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Press Releases – Latest diesel cars emit low on-road pollutant emissions, contrary to recent misleading claims

Brussels, 6 June 2018 – Contrary to misleading claims in a new report, the latest Euro 6d diesel cars emit low pollutant emissions on the road under the new Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test, which came into application in September 2017. Under RDE, a car is driven on public roads over a wide range of… Continue reading Press Releases – Latest diesel cars emit low on-road pollutant emissions, contrary to recent misleading claims

SALES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN MAY 2018

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30/2018, Setting the course for the automotive industry – electrification as a major challenge for employment in Germany

Electrification of the powertrain leads to significantly lower manpower requirements. This concerns above all the supplier area The transformation to electromobility can succeed if the framework conditions are right Politicians and businesses are now challenged to develop strategies to meet this challenge Frankfurt am Main – By 2030, every second workstation in the drive technology… Continue reading 30/2018,
Setting the course for the automotive industry – electrification as a major challenge for employment in Germany

electric cars

05.06.2018 Ι A study shows that the conversion of traffic to electric vehicles has a lot to do with the car industry. Above all, about 100,000 employees who produce drive trains. The IG Metall says: It can be done when politics and industry no longer miss any time, but now set the right course. The… Continue reading electric cars

Press Releases – Post-2020 CO2 targets: Cars must be affordable and rechargeable, auto industry says

Brussels, 5 June 2018 – One month before key votes on future CO2 targets for cars in the European Parliament, and a few weeks before discussions amongst EU environment ministers, members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have re-iterated their commitment to decarbonisation, as well as their concerns about the consequences of a poorly-managed… Continue reading Press Releases – Post-2020 CO2 targets: Cars must be affordable and rechargeable, auto industry says

May – EV registrations

05 June 2018 #Electric & Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicles #Registrations Plug-In Car Grant: Since the launch of the Plug-In Car Grant in January 2011, there have been 148,465 eligible cars registered.Please note: this data includes only new car registrations and not commercial vehicles. For questions about these figures, or to enquire about more detailed data sets, e-mail… Continue reading May – EV registrations

UK new car demand warms up in May with modest 3.4% rise

UK new car demand grows 3.4% in May, as market continues to rebalance following large declines in 2017. Hybrids and plug-ins up more than a third to take record 5.8% share, while superminis, SUVs and soft tops also rise. Year-to-date market down -6.8% as uncertainty continues to impact business and fleet buyers. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS… Continue reading UK new car demand warms up in May with modest 3.4% rise

News – Proposal for ePrivacy Regulation

Together with 57 other EU and national associations, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has sent a joint industry letter to the Council of the European Union, asking ministers to carefully examine the ePrivacy Regulation. Joint industry letter on the future of the ePrivacy Regulation “Ahead of the 8 June TTE Council, we urge Member… Continue reading News – Proposal for ePrivacy Regulation

News – ePrivacy Regulation: Joint industry letter

Britain’s engine production hits record-breaking pace as more than 1 million engines made in 2018 so far

31 May 2018 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK engine manufacturing surpasses 1 million mark in April for first time on record. Highest April output on record sees production rise 17.3% in the month. Double-digit growth for exports, with overseas demand up 30.5% in April and 15.9% year to date. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said,… Continue reading Britain’s engine production hits record-breaking pace as more than 1 million engines made in 2018 so far