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Press Releases – Truck makers call for EU-wide introduction of high-capacity vehicles to bring down CO2 emissions

Brussels, 7 May 2019 – As part of wider efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from road transport, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for a policy framework that supports an EU-wide high-capacity transport system. This should allow for high-capacity vehicles – specifically designed to carry twice as much freight as standard trucks –… Continue reading Press Releases – Truck makers call for EU-wide introduction of high-capacity vehicles to bring down CO2 emissions

Publications – Paper: High Capacity Transport

High-capacity vehicles are more efficient and productive than regular heavy-goods vehicles as they can consolidate freight from smaller trucks, consuming less fuel and producing less emissions per unit of cargo transported. They are a cost-effective solution to reduce emissions from road freight, also making more efficient use of existing infrastructure. According to this new paper,… Continue reading Publications – Paper: High Capacity Transport

Statistics – Interactive map: Fiscal income from motor vehicles in the EU-15, by country

Motor vehicles account for €428 billion in tax contributions in the EU-15 member states alone, that is more than two and a half times the total budget of the European Union! Top 5 countries with the highest motor tax revenues: Germany − €92 billion France − €79 billion Italy − €74.4 billion United Kingdom − €56.3 billion Spain − €28.1… Continue reading Statistics – Interactive map: Fiscal income from motor vehicles in the EU-15, by country

Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +5.1% first quarter of 2019; +4.1% in March

Brussels, 25 April 2019 – In March 2019, commercial vehicle registrations increased for the third consecutive month (+4.1%). With the exception of buses and coaches, all segments contributed to last month’s growth. Total new commercial vehicles In March 2019, commercial vehicle registrations increased for the third consecutive month (+4.1%). With the exception of buses and… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +5.1% first quarter of 2019; +4.1% in March

Press Releases – €428 billion in taxes generated by motor vehicles in EU-15, new figures show

Brussels, 24 April 2019 – New data released today shows that motor vehicle taxation brings in €428 billion per year to governments in the EU-15 countries alone. This figure – up 3.5% compared with the previous year – represents more than two and a half times the total EU budget. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association… Continue reading Press Releases – €428 billion in taxes generated by motor vehicles in EU-15, new figures show