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Auto industry calls on EU leaders to act on eroding industry competitiveness
Ahead of this week’s European Council Summit, where EU leaders will address EU competitiveness, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is re-iterating its call to speed up action to secure the EU’s industrial base during the green transition.
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Passenger car registrations: +11.5% in February, battery electric 12.1% market share
In February 2023, the EU passenger car market continued to perform well, growing by 11.5% to 802,763 units. However, it is important to note the low base of comparison due to the semiconductor shortage crisis at the beginning of 2022.
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Data Act: ACEA welcomes European Parliament vote
ACEA welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the Data Act – a thorough and unambiguous law, which will support the growth of a wide range of services across the entire automotive industry.
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Net-Zero Industry Act and Critical Raw Materials Act: proposals welcomed but questions remain
ACEA broadly welcomes the European Commission’s proposals for a Net-Zero Industry Act and a Critical Raw Materials Act, which set out a legal framework for how Europe can best protect and support its green tech industry.
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Fuel types of new buses: electric 12.7%, diesel 67.3% market share full-year 2022
In 2022, diesel-powered buses remained the most popular in the EU, accounting for 67.3% of all new bus sales (down by 1.5 percentage points compared to 2021). Meanwhile, electrically-chargeable buses continued to gain ground, accounting for 12.7% of the total EU bus market, up from 10.6% in 2021. In total, all alternatively-powered vehicles made up 32.7% of the EU bus market last year.
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From brown to green: Let’s get the enabling conditions right, says Lundstedt
Martin Lundstedt, Chairman of ACEA Commercial Vehicles and President and CEO of Volvo Trucks, addressed more than 250 stakeholders at the 2023 ACEA Annual Reception held in Brussels on 21 March.
Auto industry calls on EU leaders to act on eroding industry competitiveness
Ahead of this week’s European Council Summit, where EU leaders will address EU competitiveness, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is re-iterating its call to speed up action to secure the EU’s industrial base during the green transition.
Passenger car registrations: +11.5% in February, battery electric 12.1% market share
In February 2023, the EU passenger car market continued to perform well, growing by 11.5% to 802,763 units. However, it is important to note the low base of comparison due to the semiconductor shortage crisis at the beginning of 2022.
Data Act: ACEA welcomes European Parliament vote
ACEA welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the Data Act – a thorough and unambiguous law, which will support the growth of a wide range of services across the entire automotive industry.
Net-Zero Industry Act and Critical Raw Materials Act: proposals welcomed but questions remain
ACEA broadly welcomes the European Commission’s proposals for a Net-Zero Industry Act and a Critical Raw Materials Act, which set out a legal framework for how Europe can best protect and support its green tech industry.
Fuel types of new buses: electric 12.7%, diesel 67.3% market share full-year 2022
In 2022, diesel-powered buses remained the most popular in the EU, accounting for 67.3% of all new bus sales (down by 1.5 percentage points compared to 2021). Meanwhile, electrically-chargeable buses continued to gain ground, accounting for 12.7% of the total EU bus market, up from 10.6% in 2021. In total, all alternatively-powered vehicles made up 32.7% of the EU bus market last year.
Position paper - EU-India trade negotiations
ACEA welcomes the relaunch of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India. Likewise, the opening of negotiations for an investment protection agreement is a positive step towards the EU’s objective of strengthening its relationship with India.
CO2 from cars and vans: EU auto makers press for resolution to current impasse
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls upon the European Commission and the Council to come to a resolution to the current impasse on the EU legislation on CO2 emissions from cars and vans, which was due to be signed into law in early March. The fundamental transformation for the European automotive industry needs planning security.
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About ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA, unites Europe’s 14 major car, truck, van and bus makers.
We are the voice of the auto industry: a technological world leader and the backbone of the EU economy. Our members keep Europe on the move, providing diverse solutions for moving people and goods from A to B.
Together, we are progressing on the road to zero-emission and zero-fatality transport. We are addressing major technology shifts and the changing mobility needs of Europeans.
ACEA is working towards a new era of mobility, where all Europeans can access affordable transport solutions that are:
- Green & Clean
- Smart & Efficient
- Safe & Reliable
Our aim is to drive Europe’s mobility transformation – while at the same time ensuring that the auto industry remains a strong Global & Competitive player.
