Published : Thu, 13 Jun 2013

To help mitigate the consequences of serious road accidents across the EU, today the European Commission adopted two proposals to ensure that, by October 2015, cars will automatically call emergency services in case of a serious crash.

Published : Tue, 11 Jun 2013

The European Commission today put forward an action plan for the European Steel Industry to help this sector confront today’s challenges and lay the foundations for future competitiveness by fostering innovation, creating growth and jobs. For the first time since the Davignon Plan of 1977, the Commission is proposing an [...]

Published : Thu, 16 May 2013

The first satellite of Galileo’s next phase has arrived at ESA’s technical heart in the Netherlands for a rigorous set of tests to check its readiness for launch.

Published : Wed, 08 May 2013

6 new Partner Regions joined the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC) 2013.

Published : Mon, 29 Apr 2013

Today, April 29th, the European Commission publisehd a Call for Ideas about the Definition of potential Research & Development activities to be carried out in the Global Navigation Satellite System and funded under Horizon 2020.

Published : Mon, 29 Apr 2013

Although we enjoy the free movement of goods in the internal market, more than 15 000 national technical regulations can make it difficult for enterprises to sell their products (from bicycles to foodstuffs) in other Member States.

Published : Fri, 19 Apr 2013

The Galileo European Navigation Satellite Service takes another step towards its promising future : UTC time dissemination test successfully passed.

Published : Fri, 19 Apr 2013

"It is time for the EU to have its own civil navigation system in order to avoid depending on third countries' systems", said Marian-Jean Marinescu MEP who lead the negotiations with the Council.

Published : Fri, 19 Apr 2013

Counterfeiting activities account for over €200 billion in losses for the world economy and it is estimated that such losses may climb further. They harm the European economy, as they damage legitimate business and starve innovation. And fake goods compete unfairly with genuine products, putting many jobs at risk in [...]

Published : Mon, 15 Apr 2013

The European Commission proposed new rules to allow manufacturers to develop more aerodynamic lorries which will reduce fuel consumption by 7-10%, cut emissions of greenhouse gases, and also enhance the safety of vulnerable road users.

In a bid to help European carmakers to better access international markets, the European Commission is steering a reform of the UNECE 1958 Agreement on international vehicle regulations. This initiative brings together the 27 EU Member States represented by the Commission, Japan, Russian Federation, South Korea, South Africa, Australia.

Published : Thu, 28 Feb 2013

The European Commission published today new guidelines on how Member States should use financial incentives to best increase demand for low CO2 emission vehicles.

Published : Thu, 24 Jan 2013

The European Commission today announced an ambitious package of measures to ensure the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe with common standards for their design and use.

Published : Wed, 09 Jan 2013

To return to growth and higher levels of employment, Europe needs more entrepreneurs. With 4 million new jobs created every year, new companies, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), create the most new jobs in Europe.

Published : Wed, 09 Jan 2013

Thanks to new European legislation (called the Euro VI norm), effective from 31 December 2012, nitrogen oxides and dust emitted from new types of trucks and buses will be lowered. It means a reduction of 80% in emissions of nitrogen oxides and 66% in particulate matters.

Published : Mon, 10 Dec 2012

The European Commission welcomes the final approval by the EU's Council of Ministers of new rules for motorcycles and other light vehicles.

Published : Wed, 14 Nov 2012

The European Commission has today agreed with international partners on new internationally harmonised rules on Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) and Lane Departure Warning Systems (LDWS) for commercial vehicles.

Published : Thu, 08 Nov 2012

With 12 million sector-related jobs the automotive industry is vital for Europe's prosperity and job creation. The EU needs to maintain a world-class car industry, producing the most energy efficient and safe vehicles globally and providing high-skilled jobs to millions.

The action plan presented by the European Commission today aims to help strengthening the EU's automotive industry between now and 2020. It builds on the vision for industry competitiveness and sustainability in 2020 and recommendations how to achieve this vision contained in CARS 21 Final Report.

The 16 February 2012 the Commission published a call for proposals on the promotion of electric vehicle technologies, with the objective of raising the level of social awareness about the high performance of electric vehicles and the benefits of their utilisation, whilst addressing the challenges that prevent future consumers [...]