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In a letter to EU leaders, the newly appointed European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) President, Ola Källenius, outlines automotive sector priorities to ensure future competitiveness and drive decarbonisation. …

Job losses escalate as demand stays below expectation …

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce that Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania, has been elected chair of the Commercial Vehicles Board for 2025. …

TIR truck drivers now enjoy a smoother journey: dedicated TIR windows are operational at two key Kyrgyz border crossings. …

More renewable and low-carbon fuels will help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution from the EU maritime sector, following the entry into force of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation as of 1 January 2025. …

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) estimates that many vehicles will not be equipped with second-generation smart tachographs in time. …

This week, the European Commission approved Sweden’s request, submitted in July, to extend its carbon market to the rail freight and passenger sectors. …

The European Union has decided to lift internal land border checks with Bulgaria and Romania starting 1 January 2025.  …

IRU has joined a coalition of EU trade stakeholders urging a more efficient and harmonised Union Customs Code which would enhance trade facilitation and address existing inefficiencies in customs procedures across the EU. …

The debate on one of the EU’s most important climate regulations is being distorted by bogus claims about high fines. …

We are encouraged by the European People’s Party’s recognition of the numerous challenges European automakers face, including heavy vehicle manufacturers of trucks and buses. …

IRU and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have signed a new MoU, refuelling their long-standing commitment to sustainable transport, road safety and cross-border mobility.  …

Vehicle manufacturers will have to comply with more than 100 pieces of legislation covering safety, emissions, energy, materials, data, and security requirements for type approval and vehicle development. …

The European Parliament has advanced the CountEmissionsEU proposal, setting the stage for trilogue negotiations, recognising road transport needs, especially for SMEs. …

The ninth CLEPA Innovation Awards showcased ground-breaking ideas in green and digital technology across the automotive supply industry. …

Public and private sector leaders came together in Turkmenistan to chart a sustainable future for global road transport, with a focus on driver shortages, decarbonisation and digitalisation. …

Rail freight industry leaders gathered with high-level representatives from Polish authorities and European institutions in Warsaw on 28 and 29 November 2024 to discuss the future of rail freight within the context of the current politic …

Europe’s truck and bus manufacturers are leading road transport’s transition to climate neutrality by introducing state-of-the-art zero- and low-emission vehicles. …

The price sensitivity of efficiency in shipping …

At their annual meeting, IRU Academy Associate Training Institutes (ATIs) from around the world explored the critical role of harmonisation, innovation and transparency in fostering a skilled professional road transport workforce. …

With the new European Commission’s leadership preparing to take office, collaboration between legislators and industry is key to advancing road transport. …

With driver shortages showing no sign of easing, IRU highlighted the win-win potential of third-country drivers at the EU Labour Mobility Practitioners’ Network Conference. …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said there should be no fines in the European Union for carmakers that do not comply with carbon emission limits. …

The key distinction between young bus and truck drivers and private car drivers lies in the professional nature of their activity. …

Supported by IRU, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Transport, in his capacity as COP29 transport lead, and ministers from around the world have committed to advancing the Middle Corridor as a model for sustainable, interconnected, digital and re …

In October 2024, new EU car registrations reversed their decline, recording a modest 1.1% increase. Spain led the way with a robust 7.2% growth, while Germany rebounded with a 6% increase following three months of decline. …

By offering access to one of the largest energy-agnostic acceptance networks in Europe, DKV Mobility is helping road transport operators maximise the benefits of all available decarbonisation fuel solutions. …

CLECAT, the European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics, and Customs Services, has published today a comprehensive guide on the application of ISO 14083, the international standard for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emiss …

The EU is promoting LNG as a cleaner alternative to traditional shipping fuels, but new evidence on upstream emissions shows that Europe’s gas mix is a lot dirtier than EU officials thought. …

To support clean, safer, and modern shipping in the EU, today the Council adopted four new pieces of legislation of the so-called ‘maritime safety’ legislative package, namely those amending the relevant directives on: …

Regional laws can play a beneficial role in global decarbonisation …

On the opening day of the Conftransporto International Forum, IRU’s Secretary General underscored the resilience that road transport brings to communities and businesses during unstable times.  …

New data from S&P Global reveals a worsening outlook for the EU battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market amid shifting economic conditions. …

The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index has found that Q3 rates remained flat in the contract index quarter on quarter (q-o-q). In contrast, the spot rate index fell by 4.4 points q-o-q. …

Partners and stakeholders of ZEFES – an EU-funded project testing electric and hydrogen long-haul trucks, with IRU playing a key role – came together for the second annual symposium to discuss key updates, challenges and future direction …

The transition towards zero emission road transport in the EU is not only about increasing supply of zero emission vehicles. …

EPP candidate Tzitzikostas drew a line under the EU electric cars debate, saying supporting industry – not weakening targets – is the way forward. …

T&E's study shows Europe needs to shift its public investments from fossil fuel subsidies and road building to green fuels …

At the 2024 PROLOG International Supply Chain Conference today, IRU’s President detailed the transformative changes ahead in road transport. …

The Draghi Report estimates that €40 bn in annual investments will be needed between 2031 and 2050 for the energy transition of shipping. …

But EU regulatory framework for bidirectional charging is needed so that all EVs can be compatible with all chargers. …

In the first nine months of 2024, new EU van sales increased by 8.5%, reaching 1,170,310 units, driven by positive results in all four key markets. …

The European Commission has committed €320 m to develop secure truck parking areas across the EU. IRU’s persistent advocacy has played a critical role in securing this landmark budget under Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding. …

Alternative‬‭ marine‬‭ fuels‬‭ come‬‭ with‬‭ different‬‭ well-to-wake‬‭ (WtW)‬‭ GHG‬‭ footprint.‬‭ Currently‬‭ there‬ ‭are‬‭ no‬‭ fuels‬‭ in‬‭ production‬‭ that‬‭ can‬‭ deliver‬‭ zero‬‭ GHG‬‭ on‬‭ a‬‭ life-cycle‬‭ basis.‬‭ But‬‭ some‬‭ r …

IRU has called on the European Commission to formally clarify the practical implications of the Court of the European Union’s recent judgment on several contested Mobility Package 1 provisions. …

Today, 23 October 2024, the Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive €4.8 bn in grants from the Innovation Fund, helping to put cutting-edge clean technologies into action across Europe. …

The average price of an EV in Europe has increased – despite battery prices hitting record lows …

With a booming number of electric vans in Europe, all European capitals could introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 and have enough made-in-Europe e-vans to meet the requirements, new analysis shows. …

IRU has joined leading industry stakeholders in a joint call to revise EU CO₂ emission standards, urging policymakers to embrace a technology-neutral approach to decarbonising road transport. …

Road transport leaders from across the EU and members of the new European Parliament came together last week (October 2024) for a dinner debate on the sector’s top priorities for this legislative term. …