Friday 15 May 2020

Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan based on Green Deal

Automotive CEOs and European Commission discuss recovery plan based on Green Deal

CEOs from across the automotive sector have met with the European Commission to discuss a recovery plan for the automotive industry, that would stimulate the economy and support the transition to carbon-neutrality.

During a conference call, CEOs of vehicle manufacturers, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), Frans Timmermans, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for the Green Deal and Thierry Breton, Commissioner for the Internal Market, discussed the role of a market stimulus to enable vehicle makers to re-open production facilities and keep people in jobs.

During the meeting, ACEA and CLEPA called on the European Commission to coordinate national fleet renewal schemes to ensure that the market conditions are harmonised across the continent and to supplement these with the EU budget.

Sigrid de Vries, CLEPA Secretary General, said: “As we work on putting the wheels back in motion, we must look for win-win solutions, addressing the pressing environmental, industrial and broader societal needs.

“The purpose of recovery measures should, therefore, be two-fold: to re-start the industry and to employ the full range of technology solutions that are available and needed for carbon-neutrality.

"Hand in hand with investments in renewable energy carriers and infrastructure, this will propel the Green Deal as well as safeguard employment and industrial activity in Europe.”

Written by

Bruna Pinhoni

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