OpenLobby.EU

Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles

ACEA

ACEA monitors, studies and analyses EU policy developments affecting the automotive industry.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Markus Ferber (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Nov 2025 · Automotive Package

Meeting with Andi Cristea (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Nov 2025 · Enhancing Europe’s automotive industrial competitiveness

Meeting with Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

14 Nov 2025 · Automotive package and ECAVA

Meeting with Gabriela Tschirkova (Cabinet of Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis)

6 Nov 2025 · Simplification

Meeting with Elena Kountoura (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

6 Nov 2025 · Meeting with ACEA representatives

Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and

5 Nov 2025 · Discussion on EU content requirement for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in view of the upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and

5 Nov 2025 · Discussion on EU content requirement for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in view of the upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act

Meeting with Simone Ritzek-Seidl (Cabinet of Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas)

5 Nov 2025 · ACEA input on CO2 Regulation and upcoming Corporate Fleet proposal

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

28 Oct 2025 · High Level Dialogue with Industry executives on the implementation of CBAM.

Meeting with Wopke Hoekstra (Commissioner) and

28 Oct 2025 · High Level Dialogue with Industry executives on the implementation of CBAM

Meeting with Edoardo Turano (Head of Unit Climate Action)

22 Oct 2025 · Open public consultation on the CO2 standards for light duty vehicles

Meeting with Joan Canton (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs), Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and

20 Oct 2025 · Made in Europe requirements Small affordable cars initiative

Meeting with Alexandra Mehnert (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

15 Oct 2025 · Roadworthiness Package

Response to Digital Omnibus revising several legislative acts in view of regulatory simplification

14 Oct 2025

Meeting with Chiara Galiffa (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič) and

8 Oct 2025 · US and EU Trade Relations concerning tariff rates on the European heavy-duty vehicles sector

Meeting with Viktória Ferenc (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Oct 2025 · Introduction, exchange of views

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs), Stefan Fuehring (Head of Unit Secretariat-General)

30 Sept 2025 · Simplification, Small Cars Initiative

European Automakers Seek Simplified CBAM Compliance for Vehicle Manufacturing

25 Sept 2025
Feedback on — Certification rules for converting carbon prices paid abroad into CBAM certificates.
Their ask — ACEA wants flexibility maintained to use default emission values instead of actual data, without being obliged to seek actual figures first. They request simplified recognition of carbon prices already paid in third countries, with the Commission publishing standard values for foreign carbon prices.123
How it helps them — This would avoid the practical impossibility of tracking actual emissions across their supply chains.4
Who loses — Climate integrity weakens as automakers avoid detailed emissions tracking for imported components.5
Response to: Commission Implementing Regulation on the certification of carbon price paid in a third country and the conversion of that carbon price paid into a corresponding number of CBAM certificates pursuant to Article 9(4) of Regulation (EU) 2023/956

Meeting with Edoardo Turano (Head of Unit Climate Action)

25 Sept 2025 · HDV Task Force meeting

Meeting with Edoardo Turano (Head of Unit Climate Action)

17 Sept 2025 · Upcoming meeting on HDV

Meeting with Adam Romanowski (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič)

8 Sept 2025 · Various matters relevant for the EU automotive sector.

Meeting with Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

8 Sept 2025 · Implementation of Automotive Action Plan and Automotive Dialogue

Response to Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and the Council on clean corporate vehicles

5 Sept 2025

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

3 Sept 2025 · Clean mobility

Meeting with Peter Van Kemseke (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

25 Aug 2025 · to follow

Auto manufacturers urge full digitalisation of EU battery regulations

1 Aug 2025
Feedback on — EU proposal to digitalize product legislation including the Batteries Regulation requirements.
Their ask — ACEA requests eliminating physical documentation requirements in the Batteries Regulation, making all information available digitally through QR codes and the Battery Passport. They want to remove requirements for printed labels, stickers, documents, and packaging markings that currently remain despite digitalization provisions.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and complexity from physical labeling requirements.45
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulations (EU) No 765/2008, (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, (EU) 2023/1230, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/1781 as regards digitalisation and common specifications

Carmakers oppose expanded roadworthiness testing requirements

25 Jul 2025
Feedback on — EU proposal to expand periodic vehicle inspections and data sharing requirements.
Their ask — The organization requests limiting data sharing requirements, avoiding new software checks, restricting noise measurements to visual inspection, and exempting older vehicles from electronic system tests. They argue current PTI operators don't use existing manufacturer data and that technical defects cause less than 1% of fatal accidents.1234
How it helps them — This would avoid significant data compilation costs and reduce testing requirements for their vehicles.56
Who loses — Road safety advocates lose stricter vehicle checks that could identify defects and fraud.7
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the registration documents for vehicles and vehicle registration data recorded in national vehicle registers and repealing Council Directive 1999/37/EC

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... listing the products, components and waste streams considered as having a relevant critical raw materials recovery potential under Regulation (EU) 2024/1252

25 Jul 2025

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis), Nicolo Brignoli (Cabinet of Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis)

23 Jul 2025 · Competitiveness Simplification agenda

European car industry backs battery due diligence delay

22 Jul 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring manufacturers to implement due diligence for battery supply chains.
Their ask — ACEA supports postponing due diligence requirements but urges swift establishment of enabling conditions. The industry needs designation of notified bodies, comprehensive implementation guidelines, and legal certainty on reporting obligations before requirements take effect.123
How it helps them — This gives manufacturers time to prepare and reduces risk of non-compliance.45
Who loses —
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

22 Jul 2025 · Challenges of EU automotive manufacturers in China

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

17 Jul 2025 · Exchange on situation of automotive sector

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

17 Jul 2025 · Corporate Fleets strategic dialogue

Auto Industry Demands Data Law Moratorium and Simplification

11 Jul 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to streamline data sharing rules for AI development and cross-border flows.
Their ask — The organization requests a moratorium on new data access requirements and comprehensive review of existing legislation. They want all future data laws aligned with the Data Act to reduce fragmentation across over 20 conflicting EU laws governing connected vehicles.123
How it helps them — This would reduce regulatory complexity and free resources currently diverted to compliance.45
Who loses — Consumer groups lose potential new protections as manufacturers avoid additional data obligations.6
Response to: Communication on a Strategy for a European Data Union

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner) and

11 Jul 2025 · Implementation dialogue on customs legislation - Rules of origin

Meeting with François Kalfon (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

9 Jul 2025 · Décarbonation des transports

European automakers warn against local content requirements in decarbonization plans

8 Jul 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation to accelerate industrial decarbonization and create markets for low-carbon products.
Their ask — The organization requests gradual implementation with sufficient lead times, arguing that automotive supply chains are complex and global. They advocate for incentives over mandates and want careful consideration of how third-country production counts toward EU content. Different vehicle segments should receive differentiated treatment.1234
How it helps them — This would avoid disruption to global supply chains and prevent increased manufacturing costs.56
Who loses — European battery manufacturers lose protection from foreign competition and market development support.7
Response to: Legislative proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act

Meeting with Rachel Blom (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

8 Jul 2025 · Position Roadworthiness package + introductory meeting

Meeting with Alexandra Mehnert (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Jul 2025 · Roadworthiness Package

Meeting with Edoardo Turano (Head of Unit Climate Action)

8 Jul 2025 · E20 and FQD

European Auto Industry Demands EU Cloud Infrastructure Expansion

2 Jul 2025
Feedback on — New EU regulation on developing cloud and AI infrastructure capacity.
Their ask — The association requests an EU-wide policy framework with harmonised national strategies to expand cloud and AI infrastructure. They seek greater computing capacity, low-latency edge computing, and green data centres. This unified approach would reduce fragmentation and enable cross-border collaboration.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce their dependence on non-EU providers and lower infrastructure costs.56
Who loses — Non-European cloud providers lose market share to expanded EU-based infrastructure capacity.78
Response to: Cloud and AI Development Act

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

2 Jul 2025 · EU Clean Industrial Dialogue on Circularity

Meeting with Joan Canton (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

26 Jun 2025 · Exchange on the preparation of the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act in relation to the automotive industry

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

25 Jun 2025 · Automotive Action Plan / TRADE

Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and European Association Automotive Suppliers

25 Jun 2025 · Automotive

Meeting with Paolo Garzotti (Head of Unit Trade)

17 Jun 2025 · Meeting between DG TRADE and ACEA to prepare for the INTA hearing on the EU-Mercosur Agreement.

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

10 Jun 2025 · Technical regulations for motor vehicles

European Auto Industry Seeks Open-Source AI Priority and Regulatory Relief

3 Jun 2025
Feedback on — EU strategy to boost AI adoption in strategic sectors and public services.
Their ask — The association requests minimal restrictions on open-source AI and preference for it in public projects. They seek exemptions from AI Act provider requirements for companies using open-source models commercially. They want automotive exempted from high-risk AI rules and a two-year extension for compliance timelines.12345
How it helps them — This would reduce their AI development and compliance costs while maintaining market position.678
Who loses — Consumer safety advocates lose stronger AI oversight in vehicles and autonomous systems.910
Response to: Apply AI Strategy: strengthening the AI continent

Meeting with Mariella Masselink (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs), Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

28 May 2025 · Choose Europe agenda, and the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act

Meeting with Bjoern Juretzki (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

27 May 2025 · Discussion about ACEA’s contribution to the ongoing work on the Guidance document related to in-vehicle data

Meeting with Adam Romanowski (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič), Chiara Galiffa (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič)

21 May 2025 · Relationship with the US and impact on automobile sector China

Meeting with Paul Speight (Head of Unit Environment)

21 May 2025 · ACEA TF REACH Meeting

Meeting with Eva Valle Lagares (Head of Unit Trade)

14 May 2025 · Discussion of developments in China's export control, data, and investment

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards specific methods, requirements and tests, including compliance thresholds, for OBFCM devices and OBM systems, characteristics and performance of driver warning systems and inducement methods and methods to assess their operation, EVP format and data and methods of communication of EVP data of motor vehicles of categories M1 and N1

13 May 2025

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules, procedures and testing methodologies for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 as regards exhaust and evaporative emission type-approval of vehicles of categories M1 and N1 and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683

13 May 2025

Meeting with Zala Tomašič (Member of the European Parliament)

6 May 2025 · Future of the Automotive Industry

Meeting with Dario Tamburrano (Member of the European Parliament)

6 May 2025 · Decarbonizzazione dei veicoli leggeri

Meeting with Pierfrancesco Maran (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

6 May 2025 · End-of-Life Vehicles

Meeting with Filip Turek (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

30 Apr 2025 · The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs), Stefan Fuehring (Head of Unit Secretariat-General)

29 Apr 2025 · Exchange of views on the regulatory simplification for the automotive sector – second meeting

Auto industry seeks technical flexibility in eCall regulations

25 Apr 2025
Feedback on — EU regulation updating technical requirements for emergency call systems in vehicles.
Their ask — The industry requests flexibility to use older 3GPP Release 14 standards instead of mandating Release 16, more time for callback testing, and delayed implementation of software verification at periodic inspections. They argue the current timeline prevents continuous eCall deployment and creates unnecessary technical barriers.123
How it helps them — This avoids costly hardware upgrades and allows existing systems to remain compliant.45
Who loses — Emergency services may miss benefits from newer communication standards and faster network capabilities.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2015/758 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the standards relating to eCall and amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/79 as regards the technical requirements and test procedures for approval of vehicles equipped with 112-based eCall in-vehicle systems

Meeting with Rosa Serrano Sierra (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Apr 2025 · Challenges Automotive Sector

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) and

10 Apr 2025 · Impact of US tariffs

Meeting with Adam Romanowski (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič)

10 Apr 2025 · Trade policy in the automotive sector

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

10 Apr 2025 · Impact of US tariffs

Meeting with Adam Romanowski (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič), Chiara Galiffa (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič)

4 Apr 2025 · Relationship with the US and impact on automobile sector

European Automakers Seek Technical Changes to Extra-Heavy Lorry Rules

3 Apr 2025
Feedback on — New CO2 standards for extra-heavy combination lorries with three or more axles.
Their ask — ACEA requests amendments to align vehicle sub-group allocation with the EHC definition and correct annual mileage data. They argue the proposed 16-EHC mileage of around 60,000 km is considerably less than proposed in the regulation.123
How it helps them — This would give manufacturers more appropriate compliance categories and realistic mileage targets.4
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the addition of vehicle sub-groups for extra-heavy-combination lorries

Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and

2 Apr 2025 · Automotive

Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Apr 2025 · Commission's proposal for targeted amendment on CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars

Meeting with Nicolo Brignoli (Cabinet of Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis)

31 Mar 2025 · Simplification

Meeting with Stefan Fuehring (Head of Unit Secretariat-General)

27 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the regulatory simplification for the automotive sector

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

27 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the regulatory simplification for the automotive sector

Meeting with Filip Turek (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Mar 2025 · Legislative developments surrounding the automotive industry

Meeting with Christophe Kiener (Head of Unit Trade)

26 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the EU-India FTA negotiations

Meeting with Christophe Kiener (Head of Unit Trade)

26 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the EU-India FTA negotiations

Meeting with Sophie Moonen (Head of Unit Competition)

24 Mar 2025 · Review of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) and its accompanying Guidelines – questions on the call for evidence and public consultation questionnaire

Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Mar 2025 · Car CO2 Emissions (Staff level)

Meeting with Ekaterina Zaharieva (Commissioner) and

19 Mar 2025 · Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector and competitiveness of the sector

Meeting with Sabine Weyand (Director-General Trade) and

18 Mar 2025 · Meeting with ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association)

Meeting with Sabine Weyand (Director-General Trade)

18 Mar 2025 · US and trade relations with China

Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

18 Mar 2025 · Euro 7 implementation, access to battery data

Meeting with Maria Isabel Garcia Catalan (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union) and

6 Mar 2025 · Hybrid meeting - Discussion on the draft Guidance on CAM under the EU-UK TCA

Meeting with Jessika Roswall (Commissioner) and

3 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on circular economy and sustainability in the automotive sector

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner) and

3 Mar 2025 · EU Automotive Action Plan

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner) and

21 Feb 2025 · High-level meeting with the Automotive industry

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

19 Feb 2025 · Dialogue on the future of the automotive sector – Suppliers Session

Meeting with Elisabeth Werner (Deputy Secretary-General Secretariat-General) and

19 Feb 2025 · ACEA’s recommendations for the EU Industrial Action Plan for Automotive Sector

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

19 Feb 2025 · Dialogue on the future of the automotive sector – Battery Session

Meeting with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez (Executive Vice-President) and

19 Feb 2025 · Exchange of views on the situation of the automotive industry

Meeting with Paul Speight (Head of Unit Environment)

19 Feb 2025 · Automotive TF REACH follow up on art 4.2 of the POPs Regulation

Meeting with Luis Planas Herrera (Cabinet of Commissioner Jessika Roswall)

13 Feb 2025 · Automotive Action Plan

Meeting with Max Lemke (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

13 Feb 2025 · Invitation to a High-Level Meeting on Technological and Digital Innovation – Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry – 17/02/2025 16h-18h

Meeting with Wopke Hoekstra (Commissioner) and

12 Feb 2025 · Dialogue on the future of the automotive sector - Thematic Working Group on 'Clean Transition and Decarbonisation'

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead as an alloying element in steel, aluminium and copper

10 Feb 2025

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in glass or ceramic components

10 Feb 2025

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead in high melting temperature solders

10 Feb 2025

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

10 Feb 2025 · Automotive dialogue

Meeting with Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Feb 2025 · Competitiveness of Automotive Industry

Response to Single Market Strategy 2025

30 Jan 2025

Meeting with Pascal Canfin (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Scania AB (publ)

27 Jan 2025 · End-of-life of vehicles Regulation

Meeting with Maria Isabel Garcia Catalan (Head of Unit Taxation and Customs Union) and

24 Jan 2025 · Online meeting - Discussion on the draft Guidance on CAM under the EU-UK TCA

Meeting with Sophie Wilmès (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Jan 2025 · Automotive industry

Meeting with Jorge Vitorino (Head of Unit Trade)

15 Jan 2025 · Investment in EU FTAs and update on negotiations with India

Meeting with Wopke Hoekstra (Commissioner) and

15 Jan 2025 · Decarbonisation in the automotive sector

Meeting with Roxana Mînzatu (Executive Vice-President) and

15 Jan 2025 · Skills and labour matters

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

15 Jan 2025 · Competitiveness challenges of the automotive industry

Meeting with Adam Romanowski (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič), Chiara Galiffa (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič)

15 Jan 2025 · Exchange of view on the challenges and the protection of the automotive industry.

European automakers seek detailed technical specifications for charging data

30 Dec 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation on data standards for alternative fuel infrastructure.
Their ask — ACEA requests standardized API implementation with a central European database connecting all charging point operators. They want separate vehicle categories for N2/N3 trucks and M2/M3 buses, detailed connector configurations, voltage range identifiers, and hydrogen refueling capability data.123
How it helps them — This would simplify data access for automakers through single API connection.45
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards specifications and procedures relating to the availability and accessibility of data on alternative fuels infrastructure

Auto Industry Seeks MCS Integration and Expanded Hydrogen Standards

30 Dec 2024
Feedback on — Standards for alternative fuel infrastructure including wireless charging and hydrogen supply.
Their ask — ACEA welcomes confirmation that megawatt charging system will be included once standardization completes. They request adding overhead contact line specifications for heavy trucks and including future high-flow hydrogen connector standards when available.123
How it helps them — This ensures their heavy-duty vehicles can use infrastructure tested for long-distance operations.45
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards standards for wireless recharging, electric road system, vehicle-to-grid communication and hydrogen supply for road transport vehicles

Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and

19 Dec 2024 · HDVs and Buses main priorities

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action) and RENAULT

12 Dec 2024 · The 2025 CO2 target

European Automakers Demand Control Over Digital Product Passport Services

10 Dec 2024
Feedback on — EU rules for service providers managing digital product passports under sustainability regulations.
Their ask — ACEA wants flexibility to manage passport systems themselves rather than using external providers. They demand input on service content, terms, specifications and costs, and question why backup data must be shared with third parties when internal copies are possible.12
How it helps them — This would let them avoid external service provider fees and maintain control over their data.3
Who loses — Independent service providers lose potential revenue from mandatory backup and hosting services.
Response to: Delegated Act setting out requirements to be followed by digital product passport service providers and a conformity assessment scheme to verify such requirements

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

10 Dec 2024 · Priorities of Automotive sector

Meeting with Pierfrancesco Maran (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and ADPA - European Independent Automotive Data Publishers Association

10 Dec 2024 · End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

10 Dec 2024 · Exchange of views on the EU industrial action plan for automotive sector

Meeting with Ana Vasconcelos (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

2 Dec 2024 · Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services 2023/0266(COD)

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

27 Nov 2024 · automobile sector issues

Meeting with Dario Tamburrano (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Nov 2024 · Priorità per la legislatura

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Nov 2024 · Automotive Industry

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Executive Vice-President) and Mercedes-Benz Group AG

20 Nov 2024 · Ongoing negotiations between EU Commission and Chinese government in the context of EU anti-subsidy measures against imports of Battery Electric Vehicles form China; overall competitiveness of the EU automotive sector

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Commissioner) and

20 Nov 2024 · High Level European Car Summit, organised by EPP and ACEA. EVP Dombrovskis was invited to give a speech.

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Nov 2024 · Austausch zu EU-Automobilpolitik

Auto Industry Seeks Simpler EU Battery Waste Transport Rules

8 Nov 2024
Feedback on — EU revision of waste classification list to address battery recycling processes.
Their ask — ACEA requests a Europe-wide standardization and simplification for transporting waste batteries across borders. They seek a 24-month transition period for implementing new waste codes. The organization argues current fragmented national rules create excessive administrative work and transportation costs.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their compliance burden and lower transportation costs for recycling operations.45
Who loses — Environmental regulators lose stricter oversight of hazardous battery waste movement across borders.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED DECISION (EU) …/… amending Decision 2000/532/EC as regards an update of the list of waste in relation to battery-related waste

Meeting with András Gyürk (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Nov 2024 · Automotive industry priorities

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

5 Nov 2024 · Examining the critical enabling conditions for the transition — from recharging and refuelling infrastructure to energy grid capacity, fiscal incentives, and funding.

Meeting with Radan Kanev (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Oct 2024 · Decarbonization of transport sector

European Automakers Support Relaxed Battery Recycling Targets

18 Oct 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation on calculating and verifying battery recycling efficiency and material recovery rates.
Their ask — ACEA supports the proposed calculation methodology as a compromise to avoid penalizing European battery production with prohibitive recycling costs. They request additional clarity on definitions including carbon sources, equivalent conditions for treatment outside the EU, and who qualifies as the first recycler when waste is separated into multiple streams.123
How it helps them — This would reduce the competitiveness gap with China and encourage European battery production investments.456
Who loses — The circular economy loses as the methodology delays recovery of materials like graphite and iron phosphate.7
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the methodology for calculation and verification of rates for recycling efficiency and recovery of materials from waste batteries, and the format for the documentation.

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

11 Oct 2024 · auto-industry

Meeting with Arash Saeidi (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Oct 2024 · presentation des priorité des constructeur automobile

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Oct 2024 · Austausch zu Umweltpolitik

Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Oct 2024 · CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and vans, and heavy-duty vehicles respectively

European Automakers Seek Delay in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Testing Rules

6 Oct 2024
Feedback on — EU regulation establishing procedures for verifying CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles already in use.
Their ask — ACEA requests a monitoring period of at least two years before implementing statistical testing parameters, arguing the proposed rules create unexpected stringency. They want exemptions for testing methods already validated under existing regulations and changes to statistical thresholds that currently allow only 79% pass rates instead of the intended 95%.123
How it helps them — This would avoid cumulative excessively high fines over long periods for vehicles already sold.45
Who loses — Environmental objectives lose as manufacturers gain more time before stricter emissions verification takes effect.
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council by determining the procedures for the in-service verification of the CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles

Meeting with Zala Tomašič (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Oct 2024 · Key Priorities for the European Automotive Industry

Meeting with Angelika Niebler (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Oct 2024 · EU Automotive Policy

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

30 Sept 2024 · implementation of the European Green Deal

Meeting with Dan Nica (Member of the European Parliament) and

24 Sept 2024 · Hearing on Automotive Industry - S&D ITRE Working Group

Meeting with Angelika Niebler (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Sept 2024 · Competitiveness

Meeting with Christian Ehler (Member of the European Parliament) and Novo Nordisk A/S

23 Sept 2024 · Industriepolitik allgemein

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

23 Sept 2024 · General discussion on automotive sector.

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Executive Vice-President)

20 Sept 2024 · Situation of the EU automotive industry, EU anti-subsidy investigation into BEVs from China

Meeting with Sofja Ribkina (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

20 Sept 2024 · Meeting with European car manufacturers

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

29 Aug 2024 · Automotive sector

Auto Industry Seeks Harmonised EU Road Data Access

26 Aug 2024
Feedback on — EU framework for deploying intelligent transport systems across member states.
Their ask — ACEA requests regular consultation of industry stakeholders, European-wide harmonised data access through National Access Points, and clarification of cooperative ITS scope. They oppose extending eCall to other vehicle categories without extensive evaluation.1234
How it helps them — This would enable them to develop EU-wide services without navigating inconsistent data access across member states.56
Who loses — Road safety advocates lose faster rollout of emergency calling systems to motorcycles and trucks.7
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) …/… establishing a working programme for Directive 2010/40/EU for the period 2024-2028

ACEA seeks more time for heavy-duty CO2 regulation review

31 Jul 2024
Feedback on — Amendment to CO2 certification methodology for heavy-duty vehicles including hydrogen technologies.
Their ask — ACEA requests additional time to review the proposed amendments, stating the current consultation period is insufficient. They argue the four-week timeframe prevented thorough examination of complex technical provisions.12
How it helps them — This would allow manufacturers to identify and address technical compliance issues before implementation.3
Who loses — Environmental groups lose momentum on deploying updated emissions monitoring for new vehicle technologies.
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 as regards the determination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of medium and heavy lorries and heavy buses and the inclusion of vehicles running on hydrogen and other new technologies and amending Regulation (EU) 582/2011 as regards the applicable rules on the determination of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption in order to obtain an extension to an EU type-approval[…]

Meeting with Roberto Vannacci (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Jul 2024 · Presentazione Associazione ACEA

Meeting with Kateřina Konečná (Member of the European Parliament) and European Cancer Organisation

17 Jul 2024 · Introduction of political priorities

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

4 Jul 2024 · Data / vehicle of the future

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament)

26 Jun 2024 · Austausch zu Verkehrs- und Umweltpolitik

Response to Evaluation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 461/2010 of 27 May 2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector, as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/822 of 17 April 2023

20 Jun 2024

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

12 Jun 2024 · Exchange on state of play automotive industry, route35 and expected developments

European Auto Industry Seeks Delay in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Reporting

8 Jun 2024
Feedback on — New monitoring and reporting obligations for heavy-duty vehicle CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
Their ask — ACEA requests delaying the legal obligation for M3 and N2 vehicles from January 2024 to January 2025. They cite malfunctions in the VECTO reporting system that have caused disruptions. They also request immediate data format specifications from the Commission to avoid inconsistent submissions before the September deadline.123
How it helps them — This would give manufacturers more time to fix technical problems and configure IT systems.45
Who loses — Environmental monitoring is delayed, postponing the baseline for emissions tracking by one year.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2018/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the data to be monitored and reported by manufacturers for certain categories of heavy-duty vehicles

European Automakers Seek Major Changes to EV Battery Carbon Rules

28 May 2024
Feedback on — EU methodology for calculating life-cycle carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries.
Their ask — ACEA requests modifications to calculation rules, data collection requirements, and end-of-life modeling. They want the widely-adopted 'cut-off' approach instead of the Circular Footprint Formula for recycling calculations. They also seek flexibility on electricity modeling to include renewable energy purchases.123
How it helps them — This would reduce complexity burden and align EU rules with global practices.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter accounting that credits future recycling benefits today.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the methodology for the calculation and verification of the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries

Response to Evaluation of Directive 1999/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the availability of consumer information on fuel economy and CO2 emissions in respect of the marketing of new passenger cars

14 Apr 2024

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

8 Apr 2024 · Dialogue on Clean Mobility

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy) and

8 Apr 2024 · Energy market

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

3 Apr 2024 · Presentation of ACEA Manifesto

Meeting with Margrethe Vestager (Executive Vice-President) and

22 Mar 2024 · Discussion of current challenges facing the European Steel sector attended by private industry as well as Ministers and official representatives of Italy, Romania, Poland, Czechia, Belgium, Hungary and Luxembourg

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

22 Mar 2024 · Clean Transition Dialogue with the Steel Sector

Meeting with Sabine Weyand (Director-General Trade)

6 Mar 2024 · EU/China trade, trade and competitiveness.

Meeting with Michael Kauch (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Feb 2024 · Standard Essential Patents

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action) and DAF Trucks N.V.

15 Feb 2024 · 1. CO2 standards heavy-duty vehicles - implications, implementation etc. 2. State and further development of the enabling conditions (infrastructure, cost parity measures, incentives etc.) 3. Industrial competitiveness 4. ACEA priorities for the next

Meeting with Nicola Danti (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Feb 2024 · SEPs

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

9 Feb 2024 · Access to Vehicle Data

Auto industry challenges modal shift assumptions in EU freight directive

12 Jan 2024
Feedback on — EU directive promoting shift from road freight to rail and waterways transport.
Their ask — ACEA requests the Commission reconsider statements on modal shift and ensure a level playing field between transport modes. They want the Handbook on external costs of transport updated with balanced methodology that includes all externalities from all modes equally, including rail-specific costs like scarcity and subsidies.1234
How it helps them — This would prevent road freight from being disadvantaged compared to competing modes.56
Who loses — Rail and waterway operators lose regulatory advantages if all externalities are counted equally.7
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Council Directive 92/106/EEC as regards a support framework for intermodal transport of goods and Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 of the European Parliament and the Council as regards calculation of external costs savings and generation of aggregated data

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

19 Dec 2023 · Proposal for a Regulation amending the Type Approval Regulation

Response to Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Council Directive 96/53/EC laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic

15 Dec 2023

Meeting with Magda Kopczynska (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

15 Dec 2023 · - Weights and Dimensions - Greening Corporate Fleets - Vehicle data

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council by setting out the guiding principles and criteria for defining the procedures for the verification of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption values of heavy-duty vehicles in-service (in-service verification)

14 Dec 2023

Meeting with Tiemo Wölken (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

14 Dec 2023 · Standard Essential Patents Regulation (staff level)

European Carmakers Seek Flexibility on Recycled Content Targets

4 Dec 2023
Feedback on — EU proposal requiring circularity standards and recycled materials in vehicle design and end-of-life management.
Their ask — ACEA requests adjustments to recycled content targets, including acceptance of both mechanical and chemical recycling, special thresholds for legacy substances, and inclusion of pre-consumer recycled content. They oppose mandatory dismantling requirements for certain components and seek clarification on extended producer responsibility obligations, arguing producers cannot be responsible for ensuring compliance of all waste operators without contractual relationships.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and provide more time to develop recycling infrastructure.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter circularity standards and faster implementation of recycling requirements.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on circularity requirements for vehicle design and on management of end-of-life vehicles, amending Regulations (EU) 2018/858 and 2019/1020 and repealing Directives 2000/53/EC and 2005/64/EC

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

30 Nov 2023 · Clean Transition Dialogue on Energy Intensive Industries

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Executive Vice-President)

28 Nov 2023 · 1) Competitiveness of the EU automotive industry 2) EU's anti-subsidy investigation into BEVs produced in China 3) Emission reduction in the transport sector

Auto industry seeks delay for eCall network transition

24 Nov 2023
Feedback on — Updating eCall emergency systems from 2G/3G to 4G/5G networks.
Their ask — ACEA and CLEPA request additional lead-time for updating existing vehicle types, proposing a mandatory date of January 2029 instead of January 2027. They argue this transition requires considerable technical expertise and administrative effort across all affected product lines.12
How it helps them — This would give them more time to complete conversion across product lines without forced technical adaptations.34
Who loses — Millions of existing vehicle occupants would lose safety equipment until upgrades are completed.5
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2015/758 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the standards relating to eCall

Meeting with Danuta Maria Hübner (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur for opinion)

21 Nov 2023 · Standard Essential Patents (COD 2023/0133) (Meeting with APA)

Meeting with Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General Climate Action)

16 Nov 2023 · Implementation of the Green Deal

Meeting with Susana Solís Pérez (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

16 Nov 2023 · Euro 7 meeting held by parliamentary assistant

Car manufacturers seek industry involvement in EU emissions framework

14 Nov 2023
Feedback on — EU regulation on calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions from transport services.
Their ask — ACEA requests involvement of Member States and industry experts in defining technical details of the proposal. They emphasize that new rules must align with existing regulations like CO2 standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles and avoid duplication with reporting regimes already in place.12
How it helps them — This would give them influence over technical specifications and reduce regulatory complexity.3
Who loses — Other transport modes lose if road transport benefits from data gaps favouring their metrics.4
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services

Meeting with Susana Solís Pérez (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Nov 2023 · CO2 heavy duty meeting held by parliamentary assistant

Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

8 Nov 2023 · EURO 7

Auto industry seeks faster customs reform timeline

7 Nov 2023
Feedback on — EU revision of Union Customs Code to modernize customs framework and processes.
Their ask — The industry welcomes modernization but criticizes the extremely long implementation timeline extending to 2038. They want earlier delivery of Trust and Check Trader benefits, including self-assessment procedures and transit document exemptions. They oppose reducing temporary storage from 90 days to 3-6 days, warning this will disrupt supply chains for non-standard shipments like prototypes.1234
How it helps them — Faster customs clearance would reduce supply chain delays and administrative burden for global manufacturers.56
Who loses — Customs authorities lose flexibility in monitoring goods as shorter storage periods reduce oversight time.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013

Meeting with Elsi Katainen (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

6 Nov 2023 · Weights and dimensions directive

Meeting with Sofja Ribkina (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis), Zaneta Vegnere (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

5 Oct 2023 · Launch of anti-subsidy investigation for BEVs.

Meeting with Susana Solís Pérez (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

21 Sept 2023 · Euro 7 meeting held by parliamentary assistant

Meeting with Katri Teedumäe (Cabinet of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi), Szabolcs Horvath (Cabinet of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi) and

18 Sept 2023 · Meeting on Battery Rules of Origin in EU-UK TCA

Meeting with Luc De Lobel (Cabinet of Commissioner Didier Reynders)

14 Sept 2023 · ACEA requested a meeting to discuss: Battery Rules of Origin in EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Meeting with Pablo Fabregas Martinez (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

1 Sept 2023 · Electric vehicle batteries in the EU/UK

Auto Industry Demands Weaker CO2 Testing Rules for In-Service Vehicles

14 Aug 2023
Feedback on — New EU procedures for verifying CO2 emissions of cars already on the road.
Their ask — ACEA requests reducing the number of vehicle families tested, increasing tolerance margins for test variations, and blocking retrospective application to pre-2021 vehicles. They argue the proposed testing methodology is based on insufficient data and unfairly penalizes manufacturers for natural test variations.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce testing costs and shield them from penalties for older vehicles.56
Who loses — Consumers and environmental groups lose stronger enforcement of manufacturers' CO2 claims.
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council by determining the procedures for performing the verification of the CO2 emission and fuel consumption values of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in-service (in-service verification)

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on standard essential patents and amending Regulation (EU)2017/1001

19 Jul 2023

European Auto Industry Backs Cybersecurity Rule Delay to 2025

21 Jun 2023
Feedback on — Cybersecurity requirements for radio equipment under EU delegated regulation.
Their ask — The organization requests postponing the applicability date of cybersecurity regulations to August 2025. They support changing the implementation timeline for the radio equipment directive's cybersecurity provisions.1
How it helps them — This gives automakers an extra year to implement cybersecurity requirements for vehicles.2
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 as regards the date of application of the essential requirements for radio equipment and correcting that Regulation

Meeting with Michael Hager (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

13 Jun 2023 · EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; car industry; green transition; battery supply chain

Response to Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020

9 Jun 2023

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

5 Jun 2023 · The upskilling/reskilling challenges in the automotive sector in order to ensure a just transition across the ecosystem

European Truck Makers Demand Infrastructure Before Tougher CO2 Targets

17 May 2023
Feedback on — Review of EU CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles to support zero-emission mobility.
Their ask — ACEA demands annual reviews of charging infrastructure and carbon pricing measures starting in 2025, not 2028. They argue current enabling conditions are insufficient even for existing 30% reduction targets. The industry wants penalties waived if infrastructure and policy support don't match manufacturer obligations.123
How it helps them — This would shield manufacturers from massive penalties if infrastructure providers and governments fail to deliver.45
Who loses — Climate goals lose urgency as manufacturers gain leverage to delay emission reductions citing infrastructure gaps.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 as regards strengthening the CO₂ emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and integrating reporting obligations, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/956

Meeting with Kathleen Van Brempt (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion) and Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment)

11 Apr 2023 · Euro 7

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)

21 Mar 2023 · Green transition in automotive

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

21 Mar 2023 · Euro 7, Route35, green transition of the automotive sector

Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and

21 Mar 2023 · EURO 7

Auto industry warns Euro 7 won't deliver cleaner air

14 Mar 2023
Feedback on — EU proposal to align air quality standards more closely with WHO recommendations.
Their ask — ACEA requests that policymakers focus on accelerating zero-emission vehicle uptake rather than imposing Euro 7 standards. They argue Euro 7 would divert resources from electric vehicle development while delivering only marginal air quality improvements. The industry wants measures to support replacement of older vehicles and warns that Euro 7 could increase vehicle prices or reduce consumer choice.123
How it helps them — This would allow them to concentrate investment on electric vehicles rather than combustion engines.45
Who loses — Citizens in polluted areas lose faster improvements in air quality and health protection.6
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (recast)

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles

13 Mar 2023

Meeting with Kateřina Konečná (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

9 Mar 2023 · ITS Directive Revision

Auto Industry Seeks Flexibility on Smart Tachograph Rollout

7 Mar 2023
Feedback on — Transitional measures for smart tachographs pending Galileo satellite authentication service availability.
Their ask — The industry requests extending deadlines for installing final tachographs to 9 months after satellite service launch, and allowing pre-produced vehicles with older units to be registered. They want flexibility to reduce retrofit costs and eliminate mandatory software updates on transitional devices.123
How it helps them — This would avoid €58.5-89.8 million in hardware retrofit costs for vehicles awaiting completion.45
Who loses — Enforcement authorities lose stronger position authentication during the extended transition period.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/799 as regards a transitional smart tachograph and its use of the Galileo Open Service Navigation Message Authentication

Meeting with Dimitri Lorenzani (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

23 Feb 2023 · Discussion on EU industrial policy

Meeting with Cristina Rueda Catry (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

17 Feb 2023 · SEP licensing-auto industry position

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

10 Feb 2023 · Standard-essential patents for the automotive sector

European Automakers Warn Euro 7 Will Divert Investment from Electrification

9 Feb 2023
Feedback on — New EU emissions standards (Euro 7) for combustion-engine vehicles across all categories.
Their ask — ACEA requests significant amendments to Euro 7, arguing the proposal would force manufacturers to divert resources from zero-emission vehicle development back to combustion engines. They call for revised implementation dates and less stringent requirements, claiming the regulation's air quality benefits are marginal compared to fleet electrification.123
How it helps them — This would allow manufacturers to focus capital on electrification and avoid costly compliance investments.45
Who loses — Air quality improvements are delayed as older, more polluting vehicles remain on roads longer.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) and repealing Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009

Meeting with Caroline Boeshertz (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

1 Feb 2023 · Critical Raw Materials Act

Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

1 Feb 2023 · EURO 7

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President) and

19 Jan 2023 · visit to see developments in electric mobility

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

20 Dec 2022 · Co2 standards trucks and buses

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

13 Dec 2022 · Austausch zur EU-Verkehrspolitik

Auto industry urges voluntary approach to EU mobility data space

7 Dec 2022
Feedback on — EU proposal to create common European Mobility Data Space for transport data sharing.
Their ask — ACEA requests that the data space remain voluntary and industry-driven, based on existing standards. They want the Commission to support current initiatives without adding mandatory requirements or replacing existing platforms.123
How it helps them — This would allow manufacturers to continue controlling their data sharing on commercial terms.45
Who loses — Public authorities and third parties lose guaranteed access to vehicle data for transport planning.
Response to: Commission Communication on the creation of the Common European Mobility Data Space as defined in the European Strategy for Data

Meeting with Walter Goetz (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

7 Dec 2022 · Automotive transport

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

28 Nov 2022 · 1) Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy 2) Urban Mobility Framework

European auto industry seeks domestic raw materials capacity for electric transition

25 Nov 2022
Feedback on — EU proposal to strengthen critical raw materials supply chains for green transition.
Their ask — ACEA requests enhanced domestic capacity to extract and process critical raw materials, improved supply security through trade agreements, and strengthened recycling frameworks. They emphasize the need for strategic autonomy while maintaining open trade, and warn against mandatory recycled content targets that could disrupt e-mobility plans.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their dependency on imports and ensure access to materials needed for electric vehicle production.45
Who loses — Environmental and human rights advocates lose if standards aren't enforced on extraction practices.6
Response to: European Critical Raw Materials Act

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

8 Nov 2022 · introductory talk with the new appointed Director General Ms de Vries

Meeting with Caroline Boeshertz (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis), Michael Hager (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

19 Oct 2022 · Automotive industry

Meeting with Lucia Bonova (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager), Stina Soewarta (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

18 Oct 2022 · Access to in-vehicle data, Data act, MVBER

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

6 Oct 2022 · ACEA Autumn reception

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

6 Oct 2022 · Decarbonisation of the automotive sector

Meeting with Sabine Weyand (Director-General Trade)

6 Oct 2022 · Supply chain, Market access.

European Automakers Back Five-Year Extension of Competition Rules

28 Sept 2022
Feedback on — Renewal of block exemption rules for vertical agreements in motor vehicle sector.
Their ask — ACEA supports extending the current regulation until 2028, arguing it remains fit for purpose. They want the rules to provide a clear framework for confronting electrification and digitalisation challenges. They request explicit confirmation that complying with future vehicle data access rules will mean compliance with competition law.123
How it helps them — This maintains regulatory certainty while allowing manufacturers to adapt business models for electrification.4
Who loses — Independent repairers may face continued disadvantages accessing vehicle data during regulatory uncertainty.56
Response to: Review of Commission Regulation (EU) No 461/2010 of 27 May 2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

28 Sept 2022 · transport

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

19 Sept 2022 · CO2 standards for trucks

Meeting with Alin Mituța (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and

12 Jul 2022 · Data Act

European carmakers seek continued lead exemptions in vehicle components

1 Jul 2022
Feedback on — EU review of exemptions for lead use in end-of-life vehicle components.
Their ask — ACEA requests continuation of exemptions allowing lead in aluminum alloys, copper alloys, and certain batteries. They argue the exemptions are essential to enable production and sale of cars in Europe. They want the review aligned with the broader ELV Directive review and criticize the short transition period for 24V batteries.123
How it helps them — This avoids costly redesign and retooling while maintaining current production processes and supply chains.45
Who loses — Environmental and health groups lose faster phase-out of toxic lead in vehicles and waste streams.6
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the exemptions for the use of lead in aluminium alloys for machining purposes, in copper alloys and in certain batteries

European car manufacturers seek fixes to biodiesel approval rules

29 Jun 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation on emissions type-approval for heavy duty vehicles using pure biodiesel.
Their ask — ACEA wants the Commission to maintain existing universal fuel type-approval routes while creating an alternative pathway for dedicated engines running on specific fuels like B100. They argue the proposal doubles testing burdens and creates regulatory gaps around CO2 measurement.123
How it helps them — This would preserve their flexible approval pathway and avoid doubled testing costs.4
Who loses — Member states lose ability to mandate exclusive use of sustainable biodiesel.56
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 as regards the emissions type-approval of heavy duty vehicles using pure biodiesel

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and Volvo AB

28 Jun 2022 · Data Act, preparation of access to in-vehicle data, Euro 7

European Carmakers Urge Exemption for Battery Assembly from Industrial Emissions Rules

23 Jun 2022
Feedback on — Revision of EU Industrial Emissions Directive to reduce pollution from industrial facilities.
Their ask — ACEA requests that battery assembly be excluded from the revised Industrial Emissions Directive. They argue assembly activities have very low environmental relevance and should not face demanding regulatory requirements. They recommend regulating only environmentally significant battery production processes already covered.123
How it helps them — This would avoid administrative burden and speed up electric vehicle production.4
Who loses — Environmental groups lose comprehensive oversight of the rapidly growing battery manufacturing sector.
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) and Council Directive 1999/31/EC of 26 April 1999 on the landfill of waste

Meeting with Kateřina Konečná (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

21 Jun 2022 · Revision of the ITS Directive

European auto industry seeks technical changes to emission testing rules

20 Jun 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation updating emission type approval procedures for light vehicles.
Their ask — ACEA requests technical corrections and clarifications to the proposed WLTP regulation amendments. They seek flexibility in implementation timelines and validation procedures, particularly for hybrid vehicles. The organization requests that manufacturers be allowed to voluntarily adopt new standards from March 2023, six months before the mandatory September date.123
How it helps them — This would give manufacturers more flexibility to manage their certification processes efficiently.45
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 as regards the emission type approval procedures for light passenger and commercial vehicles

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

1 Jun 2022 · Presented the role of DG GROW to support the business case for the green and digital transition and encouraged the car manufacturers to play their role as offtakers for European supply

European Auto Industry Seeks Exemption from Cyber Resilience Act

25 May 2022
Feedback on — New EU regulation setting horizontal cybersecurity requirements for connected products and services.
Their ask — ACEA requests that motor vehicles be excluded from the Cyber Resilience Act's scope. They argue existing UN Regulations 155 and 156 already provide comprehensive cybersecurity requirements for vehicles throughout their lifecycle. They want the Commission to conduct a gap analysis and only address identified gaps through existing sectoral legislation.123
How it helps them — This would avoid duplicative compliance requirements and reduce administrative burdens for manufacturers.45
Who loses — Consumers lose potential additional protections if sectoral rules have unidentified gaps.
Response to: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for connected products and associated services (Cyber Resilience Act)

European carmakers seek three-year delay for Data Act

13 May 2022
Feedback on — EU regulation on fair access to and use of data across sectors.
Their ask — ACEA requests a 36-month implementation period instead of 12 months, clearer definitions of accessible data, and protections against forced disclosure of trade secrets. They want exemptions from providing free data access to commercial users and restrictions on third parties developing competing services with shared data.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their compliance costs and protect competitive advantages from shared vehicle data.456
Who loses — Third-party service providers lose immediate access to vehicle data for innovative services and applications.7
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (Data Act)

ACEA urges end to selective SEP licensing practices

9 May 2022
Feedback on — Regulation on licensing of standard essential patents for standardized technologies.
Their ask — ACEA calls for mandatory licensing to all willing implementers regardless of supply chain position, reinstating Huawei framework protections, and preventing selective end-product-only licensing. They want upstream suppliers to receive licenses directly rather than forcing automotive manufacturers into negotiations.123
How it helps them — This would let automotive suppliers negotiate licenses directly and avoid paying inflated royalties.45
Who loses — Patent holders lose leverage to extract higher royalties from vehicle manufacturers under injunction threat.67
Response to: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain aspects related to Standard Essential Patents

European Carmakers Seek Higher Production Limits for Automated Vehicles

4 May 2022
Feedback on — EU technical requirements for type-approval of automated driving systems in fully automated vehicles.
Their ask — ACEA requests increased volumes under the Small Series approval scheme and elimination of production limits for Automated Valet Parking technology. They argue current restrictions threaten economic viability and market introduction of near-ready AVP technology.123
How it helps them — This would allow manufacturers to commercialize automated parking technology without volume restrictions that threaten profitability.45
Who loses — Regulators lose oversight controls designed to limit deployment while learning from initial implementations.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of the automated driving system (ADS) of fully automated motor vehicles

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

3 May 2022 · Austausch zur Verkehrspolitik

Meeting with Sofja Ribkina (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis), Zaneta Vegnere (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis)

21 Apr 2022 · Steel safeguard, impact of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU's automotive industry, critical raw materials

Response to Initiative to promote sustainability of consumer goods in the Sale of Goods Directive

28 Mar 2022

European automakers seek weight and length exemptions for electric trucks

18 Feb 2022
Feedback on — EU rules on maximum weights and dimensions for heavy-duty vehicles.
Their ask — ACEA requests exemptions allowing zero-emission trucks to exceed current maximum lengths and weight restrictions. They argue battery and hydrogen storage requirements make current limits impractical for electric vehicles. They also want additional weight allowances extended to all vehicle configurations without restrictions.123
How it helps them — This would improve driving range and reduce total cost of ownership for electric trucks.45
Who loses — Road safety advocates lose as heavier, longer trucks increase infrastructure strain and accident risks.
Response to: Evaluation and possible revision of Directive 96/53/CE, of 25 July 1996, laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

10 Feb 2022 · Discuss Emissions standards and Timeline in General Safety

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean) and Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment)

6 Dec 2021 · mobility and transport

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

6 Dec 2021 · Euro 7

Response to Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and repealing Council Directive (EU) 2015/652

18 Nov 2021

Response to Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)

17 Nov 2021

European Carmakers Demand Faster Charging Infrastructure Rollout

17 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation requiring deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.
Their ask — ACEA demands significantly more ambitious charging infrastructure targets, requesting 7 million public charging points by 2030 instead of the Commission's proposal. They want higher power requirements (3kW for BEVs, 2kW for PHEVs) and faster implementation timelines. For heavy-duty vehicles, they seek earlier deadlines and more charging stations at truck parking areas.123
How it helps them — This would ensure sufficient infrastructure to support their electric vehicle sales targets.45
Who loses — Member states face higher infrastructure investment costs and accelerated deployment obligations.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

European automakers welcome electric vehicle testing rules with sufficient lead time

12 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation extending CO2 emission testing to new vehicle categories and technologies.
Their ask — ACEA requests technical clarifications on battery testing procedures, dual-fuel vehicle transition periods, and cooling power limits. They propose extending the implementation date for dual-fuel vehicles to January 2024 to avoid market disruption.123
How it helps them — This gives manufacturers more time to certify dual-fuel engines and update systems without disrupting sales.45
Who loses — Small manufacturers face high administrative burdens from identical audit requirements regardless of production volume.6
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 as regards the determination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of medium and heavy lorries and heavy buses and the introduction of electric vehicles and other new technologies

Response to Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and Regulation (EU) 2015/757

8 Nov 2021

European carmakers seek softer van targets and extended exemptions

8 Nov 2021
Feedback on — EU proposal to strengthen CO2 emission standards for cars and vans toward zero-emission mobility.
Their ask — ACEA requests synchronizing emission targets with charging infrastructure rollout, softening the 2030 van target from -50%, and maintaining small volume manufacturer exemptions beyond 2030. They argue that charging infrastructure must be adequate before stricter targets apply, and that van electrification faces unique operational challenges.123
How it helps them — This would give carmakers more time to transition while avoiding penalties for missing unachievable targets.45
Who loses — Climate action loses momentum as weaker targets delay emission reductions from road transport.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631 as regards strengthening the CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles in line with the Union’s increased climate ambition

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

26 Oct 2021 · Transition to zero emission mobility; data

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

11 Oct 2021 · Preparation meeting with Commissioner

Auto Industry Seeks More Time for Vehicle Emissions Data

5 Oct 2021
Feedback on — New reporting requirements for heavy-duty vehicle CO2 emissions data collection.
Their ask — ACEA requests more time to provide retroactive data for vehicles already simulated, extending the deadline to September 2022. They also want to report certain data files separately from main monitoring reports to reduce IT system burden.12
How it helps them — This would reduce IT system burden and provide adequate time for retroactive compliance.34
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Regulation (EU) 2018/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the data on new heavy-duty vehicles to be monitored and reported by Members States and by manufacturers and the reporting procedure

Response to Proposal for revision for the DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the establishment of common rules for certain types of combined transport of goods between Member States (92/106/EEC)

16 Sept 2021

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

10 Sept 2021 · Follow-up meeting, ongoing digital files

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

3 Sept 2021 · Preparation forthcoming meeting between Commissioner and ACEA

European Automakers Oppose Reversing Burden of Proof in AI Liability Rules

27 Jul 2021
Feedback on — EU proposal to adapt civil liability rules for damages caused by AI systems.
Their ask — ACEA requests that the burden of proof not be reversed in product liability cases. They argue the current Product Liability Directive is generally fit for purpose and covers AI-equipped products. They recommend non-binding guidance over new binding legislation.123
How it helps them — This would prevent a surge in lawsuits and avoid financial burden on automakers.45
Who loses — Victims lose easier paths to compensation for damages from defective AI-equipped products.6
Response to: Proposal for a Directive adapting liability rules to the digital age and Artificial Intelligence

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

16 Jul 2021 · Exchange views on: • Delivering on the European Green Deal – transition pathway (was “fit for 55”) • Euro 7/ VII (proposal on Euro 7/VII from ACEA) • Access to in-vehicle data • General Safety Regulation

Meeting with Laure Chapuis (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson)

12 Jul 2021 · - Share views on the upcoming Fitfor55 Package and expected released legislative proposals with possible impact on the automotive sector.

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

6 Jul 2021 · FF55 and automotive sector

Meeting with Johannes Hahn (Commissioner) and

30 Jun 2021 · Electrification in the automotive industry and transformation of the European Automotive Sector.

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President) and Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

30 Jun 2021 · Automotive in the Fit for 55 package

Meeting with Adina-Ioana Vălean (Commissioner) and

30 Jun 2021 · Decarbonisation of road transport

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

25 Jun 2021 · Euro7; access to in-vehicle data

Meeting with Adina-Ioana Vălean (Commissioner)

7 Jun 2021 · Automobiles+ transport

Car Industry Seeks Year-Long Delay in Sustainability Reporting Rules

2 Jun 2021
Feedback on — New EU Taxonomy disclosure requirements for companies' environmentally sustainable activities.
Their ask — ACEA requests a one-year postponement of all reporting requirements to January 2023, citing insufficient time to adapt IT systems and unclear definitions. They want retrospective reporting limited to one year instead of five years, and removal of mandatory CapEx plan disclosure to protect competitive information.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce costly IT system adaptations and protect business-sensitive information from competitors.56
Who loses — Investors lose timely access to comprehensive sustainability data for allocation decisions.
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying the content and presentation of information to be disclosed by  undertakings subject to Articles 19a or 29a of Directive 2013/34/EU concerning environmentally sustainable economic activities, and specifying the methodology to comply with that disclosure obligation 

Auto industry warns REACH revision threatens European manufacturing competitiveness

1 Jun 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU chemical registration rules to achieve toxic-free environment goals.
Their ask — The automotive industry requests simplified authorisation procedures, faster decision-making, and exemptions for legacy spare parts. They advocate for mandatory RMOA processes before risk management proposals and clearer substance identification in group restrictions. They oppose Mixture Assessment Factors as impractical for complex supply chains.1234
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and avoid production moving outside Europe.567
Who loses — Workers and consumers face slower phase-out of hazardous chemical exposures.8
Response to: Revision of the Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Auto Industry Opposes EU Chemical Labeling Rules Beyond UN Standards

1 Jun 2021
Feedback on — Revision of EU regulation on classification, labeling and packaging of chemicals.
Their ask — The automotive industry opposes new hazard classes and labeling obligations not defined in UN-GHS standards. They strongly support allowing multilingual fold-out labels and flexible labeling options for small packaging.123
How it helps them — This would reduce their compliance burdens and simplify stock management across Member States.4
Who loses — Environmental and health advocates lose stronger protections from endocrine disruptors and other emerging hazards.5
Response to: Revision of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45 EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (CLP Regulation)

Meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis (Executive Vice-President)

27 May 2021 · Trade policy review; Steel safeguard review; EU-US relations; Fit for 55 preparation

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)

21 May 2021 · Green transition, decarbonisation of road freight

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner)

19 May 2021 · Euro 7, data, CO2 emissions performance standards

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

10 May 2021 · AFID review

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean)

10 May 2021 · AFID review

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

7 May 2021 · Preparatory meeting for the 19/5 meeting between Commissioner Breton and ACEA

Meeting with Pauline Weinzierl (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

7 May 2021 · Review of the steel safeguards measures

Meeting with Sofja Ribkina (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis) and

29 Apr 2021 · Steel safeguard review

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

23 Apr 2021 · Zero emission freight

Meeting with Nicola Danti (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Stellantis

15 Apr 2021 · Data Governance Act

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

13 Apr 2021 · ACEA would like to give their views on : 1. The initiative on access to in-vehicle data. 2. The “Euro 7” legislation on emissions.

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)

19 Mar 2021 · Exchange of views on European Green Deal in automotive

Auto industry seeks clarity on NIS 2 cybersecurity rules

17 Mar 2021
Feedback on — EU directive establishing common cybersecurity standards across member states.
Their ask — ACEA and CLEPA request clearer definitions of which entities qualify as 'essential' or 'important', guidance on how existing sector-specific rules like UN-ECE Regulation 155 interact with NIS 2, and more realistic reporting timeframes. They argue the 24-hour initial notification requirement is unrealistic and question why entities not deemed essential face the same obligations as those that are.123
How it helps them — Clearer scope would reduce compliance uncertainty and avoid duplicative obligations with existing automotive cybersecurity rules.45
Who loses — Delayed or weakened reporting could leave cybersecurity threats undetected longer across critical infrastructure.
Response to: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148

Auto industry seeks flexibility in EU battery regulation timeline

1 Mar 2021
Feedback on — New EU regulation on battery sustainability, performance and recycling throughout lifecycle.
Their ask — ACEA requests flexible implementation timelines aligned with automotive development cycles, recognition of existing vehicle regulations to avoid duplication, and flexibility on recycling targets. They argue the fragmented timeline with numerous delegated acts undermines robust legislation and fails to secure necessary lead times.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and preserve their three-to-five year product development cycles.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stronger immediate standards for battery sustainability and circularity.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning batteries and waste batteries, repealing Directive 2006/66/EC and amending Regulation (EU) No 2019/1020

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Annex X to Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the standardised access to vehicle on-board diagnostics information and repair and maintenance information, and the requirements and procedures for access to vehicle security information

4 Feb 2021

Auto Industry Seeks Clearer Rules on Data Intermediaries

22 Jan 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation establishing framework for data governance and data sharing mechanisms.
Their ask — ACEA requests clearer definitions and scope in the Data Governance Act, particularly around data intermediation services. They want to ensure that internal corporate data arrangements are excluded from regulation. They propose inserting unambiguous definitions and moving vague exclusions from non-binding recitals into binding articles.123
How it helps them — This would protect their existing vehicle data sharing model from new regulatory requirements.45
Who loses — Third-party service providers lose potential regulatory protections for accessing vehicle data.
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on European data governance (Data Governance Act)

European Auto Industry Contests EU Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions Correction Rules

12 Jan 2021
Feedback on — EU regulation correcting CO2 emissions calculations for heavy-duty vehicles misclassified as vocational.
Their ask — ACEA disputes Commission accusations of deliberate misclassification, arguing manufacturers merely declare vehicles as vocational based on available information. They demand manufacturers only face penalties if deliberate misconduct is proven, not for third-party modifications or registration errors. They request VECTO software updates and clearer correction procedures.123
How it helps them — This would shield them from penalties for registration errors beyond their control.45
Who loses — Environmental goals lose if manufacturers avoid declaring any vocational vehicles to dodge risks.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down a specific procedure for identifying heavy-duty vehicles certified as vocational vehicles but not registered as such and applying corrections to the annual average specific CO2 emissions of a manufacturer to take those vehicles into account

Response to Proposal for the amendment of COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 6/2002 of 12 December 2001 on Community designs

18 Dec 2020

European carmakers seek changes to CO2 monitoring rules

13 Dec 2020
Feedback on — New EU regulation on monitoring real-world CO2 emissions from cars and vans.
Their ask — ACEA requests removing VIN collection requirements from real-world emissions data and eliminating the 15-year data retention period. They want to use existing ISC testing platforms instead of creating new ones under Article 14.123
How it helps them — This would reduce data management costs and avoid maintaining databases with hundreds of millions of vehicle records.45
Who loses — Regulators lose comprehensive long-term data needed to verify manufacturers' emissions claims over vehicle lifetimes.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... on the monitoring and reporting of data relating to CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1014/2010, (EU) No 293/2012, (EU) 2017/1152 and (EU) 2017/1153

Response to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives

11 Dec 2020

Response to Revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/631 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles.

26 Nov 2020

European Carmakers Push for Fuel Inclusion in ETS

26 Nov 2020
Feedback on — EU Emissions Trading System expansion to new sectors for 2030 climate targets.
Their ask — ACEA requests that all energy carriers, particularly fuels, be included in an expanded EU ETS. They argue this would ensure CO2 emissions are priced appropriately and drive market uptake of alternatively powered vehicles.12
How it helps them — Higher fuel prices would make electric vehicles more competitive against conventional cars.34
Who loses — Fuel distributors face higher compliance costs and consumers pay more for petrol and diesel.5
Response to: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC to contribute to delivering economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions as part of the European Green Deal by enhancing cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, and ensuring that other sectors, such as shipping contribute to the emissions reductions needed to move to climate neutrality

Response to revision of Commission Regulation (EU) No 330/2010 of 20 April 2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices

20 Nov 2020

European carmakers seek flexibility on recycled content requirements

19 Nov 2020
Feedback on — Review of EU directive on collection, treatment and recycling of end-of-life vehicles.
Their ask — ACEA opposes mandatory recycled content targets for new vehicles, arguing material choices should prioritize CO2 reduction over circularity. They request at least five years implementation time for any new requirements, applying only to new vehicle types. They support automated digital systems for vehicle deregistration.1234
How it helps them — This preserves their ability to choose lighter virgin materials for CO2 reduction.5
Who loses — Recycling industries lose guaranteed demand for recycled plastics from vehicle manufacturers.6
Response to: Review of Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles

Meeting with Diederik Samsom (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

20 Oct 2020 · Speech at ACEA’s webinar "Putting the EU auto industry back on track post-COVID"

Meeting with Adina-Ioana Vălean (Commissioner) and

15 Oct 2020 · E-mobility

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean) and

24 Sept 2020 · Mobility and transport

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

24 Sept 2020 · Pact for Skills Roundtable with the automotive sector.

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

23 Sept 2020 · Roundtable skills for the Automotive sector

Auto Industry Demands 25% Renewable Fuel Target by 2030

21 Sept 2020
Feedback on — Revision of EU Renewable Energy Directive to meet increased climate targets.
Their ask — ACEA requests a minimum 25% renewable fuel target by 2030, elimination of double counting, and promotion of drop-in synthetic fuels with a 5% target. They want low-carbon liquid and gaseous fuels treated equally based on actual CO2 reduction versus fossil fuels.123
How it helps them — This would allow them to reduce fleet emissions using existing vehicles and delay electrification investments.45
Who loses — Electric vehicle advocates lose as this shifts focus from electrification to fossil-compatible fuels.6
Response to: Proposal to amend Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources

Meeting with Michel Barnier (Head of Task Force Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom) and European Association Automotive Suppliers

14 Sept 2020 · Meeting with the Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom

Response to Proposal for a Directive on the provision of information to facilitate consumers’ active participation in the green transition

1 Sept 2020

Response to Proposal for a regulation on general product safety

1 Sept 2020

Response to Proposal for a Regulation on substantiating environmental claims using the Product/Organisation Environmental Footprint methods (green claims)

31 Aug 2020

Response to Amendments to Annexes IV and V on waste of the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (following the recast of Regulation 850/2004 (EC))

6 Aug 2020

Response to Legislative framework for the governance of common European data spaces

31 Jul 2020

Meeting with Kadri Simson (Commissioner) and

10 Jul 2020 · Exchange of views on energy system integration and hydrogen strategies.

Response to Proposal for a Regulation (or a Directive) of the European Parliament and of the Council on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators and repealing Directive 2006/66/EC

9 Jul 2020

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

30 Jun 2020 · COVID-19 challenges for auto industry (knock-on effects re 'end of series' rules and pending type approval procedures)

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

23 Jun 2020 · Automotive sector and recovery plan

Response to Chemicals strategy for sustainability

17 Jun 2020

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

27 May 2020 · Impact of COVID-19 crisis on the European automotive sector (virtual)

EU Carmakers Urge Air Quality Assessment Before New Euro 7 Rules

26 May 2020
Feedback on — Proposed stricter emission standards (Euro 7) for all combustion-engine vehicles in the EU.
Their ask — The organization requests a top-down assessment of existing Euro 6/VI regulations and CO2 legislation impact before deciding on new rules. They argue separate regulations for light- and heavy-duty vehicles should be maintained, citing different business needs. They also seek global harmonization opportunities and guaranteed industry lead-time from when regulations are finalized.123
How it helps them — This would delay or avoid substantial new compliance investments during economic recovery from COVID-19.456
Who loses — Urban residents lose faster air quality improvements if fleet renewal is delayed by affordability concerns.78
Response to: Regulation (EC) No xxxx/xxxx of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light- and heavy-duty vehicles (Euro 7)

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

13 May 2020 · Automotive industry

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President) and European Association Automotive Suppliers

13 May 2020 · Recovery and Green Deal in Transport

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

7 May 2020 · Videoconference meeting on the situation of the automotive industry in the crisis, the Commission response to the crisis and initiatives on up-skilling and reskilling.

Meeting with Kerstin Jorna (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

6 May 2020 · Introductory meeting and presentation of ACEA concerns about future of automation and the Impact of Covid-19 on industry in general

Response to Revision of Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure

27 Apr 2020

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

23 Apr 2020 · Automotive industry and green deal

Response to Commission proposal for the revision of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions

21 Apr 2020

Response to Commission Delegated Regulation with regard to the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment

20 Apr 2020

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

20 Apr 2020 · the automotive industry ecosystem - recovery measures

Response to Review of Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 on Shipments of Waste

8 Apr 2020

Response to Commission Communication outlining a comprehensive plan to increase the EU 2030 climate target

2 Apr 2020

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen) and European Association Automotive Suppliers

31 Mar 2020 · COVID-19 and challenges of restoring production (disrupted supply chains, differentiated de-confinement policies, demand stimulation, etc)

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

26 Mar 2020 · COVID 19 & impact on automotive industry

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

25 Mar 2020 · Discussion on economic situation in automotive

European Auto Industry Opposes Retroactive Heavy-Duty Vehicle Data Requirements

16 Mar 2020
Feedback on — New data requirements for monitoring CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.
Their ask — ACEA argues that collecting data for vehicles produced from January 2020 onwards is an unnecessary retroactive burden. They recommend limiting verification to vehicles registered from July 2020, as earlier data quality checks are already in place.12
How it helps them — This would avoid the cost and administrative burden of retroactively collecting six months of vehicle data.34
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2018/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the data on new heavy-duty vehicles to be monitored and reported by Member States and by manufacturers

Auto Industry Urges Reduced Verification Checks for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

16 Mar 2020
Feedback on — EU regulation on verifying CO2 emissions data from new heavy-duty vehicles.
Their ask — ACEA requests limiting vehicle checks to 2% instead of up to 10%, and advocates for a single-step communication of all engine certificates rather than repeated requests. They argue manufacturers cannot exclusively handle verification and correction of cryptographic hash data.123
How it helps them — This would reduce administrative burden from multiple verification processes already required.4
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... on the verification and correction of data referred to in Regulation (EU) 2018/956 on the monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

19 Feb 2020 · Digitalisation & mobility,, ITS standards, data sharing, eprivacy, cybersecurity, cooperative, connected & automated mobiliy (CCAM)

Response to Climate Law (Legislative proposal)

4 Feb 2020

Meeting with Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)

31 Jan 2020 · Green Deal and car industry

Meeting with Phil Hogan (Commissioner)

31 Jan 2020 · Trade Issues

European auto industry seeks exemption from new circular economy rules

20 Jan 2020
Feedback on — EU consultation on new Circular Economy Action Plan for sustainable resource use.
Their ask — ACEA requests that vehicles be exempted from new circular economy measures, arguing existing legislation already works well. They want recognition that the automotive sector already achieves high recycling rates and should not face double regulation.12
How it helps them — This would shield them from additional regulatory requirements and compliance costs.3
Who loses — Environmental advocates lose leverage to push stricter sustainability standards for vehicles.
Response to: Communication on a new Circular Economy Action Plan

Meeting with Daniel Mes (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

18 Dec 2019 · Green Deal and car industry

Meeting with Cristina Rueda Catry (Cabinet of Commissioner Phil Hogan)

17 Dec 2019 · Priority concerns of the ACEA

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

27 Nov 2019 · automotive

Auto industry urges延續 lead exemptions for electronics and glazing

20 Nov 2019
Feedback on — EU consultation on extending exemptions for lead use in vehicle components.
Their ask — ACEA requests continuing entry 8(g) unchanged until 2024 review and a new entry 8(k) for laminated glazing soldering. They argue lead remains essential for high-reliability automotive electronics with 15-year lifespans and 30,000 operating hours. Lead-free alternatives lack sufficient field experience and industrialization for mass production.1234
How it helps them — This gives them more time to develop alternatives without risking field failures in safety-critical systems.56
Who loses — Environmental groups lose faster phase-out of lead in vehicles and stronger recycling standards.7
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of-life vehicles as regards certain exemptions for lead and lead compounds in components

European auto industry seeks technical fixes in vehicle approval rules

9 Nov 2019
Feedback on — Administrative requirements for EU type approval of motor vehicles and components.
Their ask — ACEA requests numerous technical clarifications and corrections to the draft regulation's annexes, particularly regarding information requirements, numbering systems, and certificate formats. They propose simplifying data requirements and maintaining existing provisions where new requirements would necessitate production process changes.123
How it helps them — This would avoid costly production line changes and reduce administrative compliance burdens.45
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

7 Nov 2019 · Mobility in Europe - Introduction of ACEA Manifesto

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

17 Oct 2019 · exchange of views on the latest developments in climate policy / road transport

Meeting with Sabine Weyand (Director-General Trade)

15 Oct 2019 · EU-US relations, Mercosur, Chine, EU Steel safeguard, Algeria

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

14 Oct 2019 · ACEA manifesto

Meeting with Margrethe Vestager (Commissioner) and Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs

2 Oct 2019 · Roundtable to exchange on clean and smart mobility

Meeting with Michele Piergiovanni (Cabinet of Commissioner Margrethe Vestager)

20 Sept 2019 · Preparation for Roundtable

Automakers seek fair treatment for heavy vans in CO2 rules

10 Sept 2019
Feedback on — Amendment to EU regulation on CO2 measurement and reporting for light commercial vehicles.
Their ask — ACEA requests changes to ensure N1 vehicles with reference mass between 2,380-2,610 kg receive fair treatment. They argue the proposed approach would artificially change CO2 targets from 2021 by excluding these vehicles from 2020 baseline calculations while counting them for 2021 compliance.12
How it helps them — This would prevent artificial tightening of their CO2 targets and maintain competitive fairness.34
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1152 as regard the reporting for the calendar year 2020 of WLTP CO2 measurement results for certain categories of new light commercial vehicles and adjusting the input data for the correlation tool

Auto industry urges technical fixes for 2020 emissions reporting

10 Sept 2019
Feedback on — EU regulation on reporting CO2 emissions from new passenger cars in 2020.
Their ask — ACEA proposes technical improvements and corrections to how CO2 emissions are calculated and reported for hybrid electric vehicles. They seek clarifications on testing procedures and reduced administrative burden for data submission.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and administrative burden for vehicle testing and reporting.4
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153 as regards the reporting for the calendar year 2020 of WLTP CO2 measurement results for certain categories of new passenger cars and adjusting the input data for the correlation tool

Auto industry seeks relief from retroactive CO2 data requirements

21 Aug 2019
Feedback on — Implementation rules for heavy-duty vehicle CO2 emissions monitoring and reporting requirements.
Their ask — ACEA requests clarity on retroactive data requirements and opposes requiring manufacturers to re-run simulations for vehicles processed before October 2019. They want the Commission to consult manufacturers before adjusting any data, arguing retroactive requirements contradict better regulation principles and impose substantial costs.123
How it helps them — This would avoid costs from re-running simulations for thousands of vehicles.45
Who loses — Environmental oversight is weakened if incomplete data prevents verification of emissions accuracy.6
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down rules for the application of Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2019/… of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the collection of certain data

European auto industry seeks delay in Euro VI emission rules

14 Jun 2019
Feedback on — Amendment to EU Regulation 582/2011 on heavy-duty vehicle emissions testing and standards.
Their ask — ACEA requests implementation dates be moved from January 1, 2021 to September 1, 2021 for new types and from January 1, 2022 to September 1, 2022 for all types. They argue current timelines are unrealistic given publication delays and product development requirements.123
How it helps them — This would give manufacturers more time to complete engineering changes and validation processes.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose earlier implementation of stricter particle number emission controls and testing.
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EU) No 582/2011 as regards Auxiliary Emission Strategies (AES), access to vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information, measurement of emissions during cold engine start periods and use of portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS) to measure particle numbers, with respect to heavy duty vehicles

Meeting with Timo Pesonen (Acting Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

14 Jun 2019 · Discuss common priorities for the future of Automotive industries and the EU Commission

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

24 May 2019 · EU-US relations; Mercosur negotiations; steel safeguards

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No …/.. amending Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

20 May 2019

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and ASOCIACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE FABRICANTES DE AUTOMÓVILES Y CAMIONES

8 May 2019 · Latest developments in the EU in the field of Mobility

Meeting with Léon Delvaux (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker)

6 May 2019 · Ongoing trade negotiations

Response to Evaluation of Commission Regulation (EU) No 461/2010 of 27 May 2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector

18 Mar 2019

Response to Evaluation of the White Paper ‘Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area – Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system COM(2011) 144 final’

7 Mar 2019

Auto industry seeks tech flexibility in C-ITS regulation

7 Feb 2019
Feedback on — EU regulation on deployment and operational use of cooperative intelligent transport systems.
Their ask — ACEA requests technology neutrality, allowing market-driven choices for C-ITS communication technologies. They want participation in expert groups and clearer definitions of key terms like C-ITS stations and operators. The industry seeks urgent clarification on data protection legal basis and opposes mandatory Common Criteria certification for entire C-ITS stations.123
How it helps them — This would reduce compliance costs and preserve flexibility for over-the-air software updates.456
Who loses — Road safety advocates lose standardized security requirements for connected vehicle systems.7
Response to: COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/... supplementing Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the deployment and operational use of cooperative intelligent transport systems

Response to Commission Implementing Regulation with regard to ecodesign requirements for batteries

5 Feb 2019

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

25 Jan 2019 · CO2 proposal for HDV’s

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... laying down detailed provisions ensuring uniform conditions for the implementation of interoperability and compatibility of on-board weighing equipment pursuant to Council Directive 96/53/EC

18 Jan 2019

Meeting with Cecilia Malmström (Commissioner)

7 Dec 2018 · EU-US trade relations

Response to Evaluation of the Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions

4 Dec 2018

Response to Evaluation of the the EU Urban Mobility Package of 2013

3 Dec 2018

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström), Nele Eichhorn (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström) and

15 Nov 2018 · Possible safeguards

Meeting with Tomas Nejdl (Cabinet of Commissioner Corina Crețu)

12 Nov 2018 · Implementation of the European Battery Alliance and regional development

Meeting with Xavier Coget (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

5 Nov 2018 · Exchange on EU safeguard measures on steel and cooperation with China on car standards

Response to Evaluation of Directive 2000/53/EU on end-of-life vehicles

30 Oct 2018

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström), Nele Eichhorn (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

22 Oct 2018 · Safeguard measures / steel tariffs

European carmakers urge Commission to delay WLTP monitoring rules

16 Oct 2018
Feedback on — Amendments to clarify WLTP emissions test conditions and introduce monitoring requirements.
Their ask — ACEA requests the Commission review conformity of production procedures and delay implementation of gear-shifting amendments that could require complete re-approval of the entire vehicle fleet. They argue current proposals ignore necessary testing options and warn that zero difference between measured and declared CO2 values is technically impossible.123
How it helps them — This would avoid costly fleet re-approval and maintain flexibility in testing procedures.4
Who loses — Environmental groups lose stricter oversight of emissions testing accuracy and manufacturer compliance.5
Response to: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153 to clarify the WLTP test conditions and provide for the monitoring of type approval data

ACEA urges delay in CO2 regulations for heavy-duty vehicles

10 Oct 2018
Feedback on — Amendments to EU rules on CO2 emissions measurement for trucks.
Their ask — ACEA requests extended transitional provisions for new CO2 reporting requirements, removal of misleading metrics from vehicle documents, and clarifications for gas engine certification. They argue that the proposed three-month timeline between regulation entry and application is impossible to meet given production system constraints.123
How it helps them — This would give them more time to update IT systems and avoid premature compliance costs.45
Who loses — Environmental groups lose faster implementation of CO2 transparency measures for trucks.
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 and Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the determination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles

Meeting with Matej Zakonjsek (Cabinet of Commissioner Violeta Bulc)

20 Sept 2018 · mobility package

Response to Evaluation of EU legislation on design protection

31 Jul 2018

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

19 Jul 2018 · Mobility proposals

Response to Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2009/103/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 September 2009 relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles, and the enforcement of the obligation to ensure against such liability

13 Jul 2018

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström), Nele Eichhorn (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

26 Jun 2018 · US Section 232 / EU Safeguard investigation

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska) and

26 Jun 2018 · steel safeguard

Meeting with Cecilia Malmström (Commissioner)

5 Jun 2018 · current trade issues

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner)

5 Jun 2018 · Mobility Package in Europe

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

5 Jun 2018 · Horizon Europe and Mobility

Auto industry opposes one-size-fits-all EU circular economy product rules

3 Jun 2018
Feedback on — EU framework for product policy contributing to the circular economy.
Their ask — ACEA demands a sector-specific approach for vehicles, arguing they should be regulated as complete products within dedicated frameworks rather than as collections of parts. They oppose design-for-recycling requirements as obsolete given modern sorting technologies.12
How it helps them — This would preserve their existing regulatory framework and avoid new design requirements.34
Who loses — Environmental advocates lose stronger circular economy standards across product categories.5
Response to: Commission Communication Towards an EU Product Policy Framework contributing to the Circular Economy

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

22 May 2018 · Low-carbon mobility

Meeting with Jean-Luc Demarty (Director-General Trade)

22 May 2018 · Automotive: Japan, Mercosur and Mexico

European Automakers Seek Brexit Type-Approval Grace Period

9 May 2018
Feedback on — EU regulation addressing vehicle type-approval validity after UK withdrawal from the EU.
Their ask — ACEA requests that vehicles with UK-issued certificates remain valid after Brexit and that the regulation stay in force until end of 2020. They want exemptions for parts in stock and continued use of UK technical services.123
How it helps them — This avoids costly re-homologation and protects their ability to sell existing vehicle stock.45
Who loses — UK manufacturers lose automatic EU market access without reciprocal recognition arrangements.6
Response to: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL complementing EU type approval legislation with regard to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, notably Directive 2007/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and Regulation (EU) No 2016/1628

Meeting with Manuel Nobre Goncalves (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

27 Apr 2018 · Auto

Meeting with Manuel Nobre Goncalves (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

27 Apr 2018 · CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1152 for the purpose of clarifying and simplifying certain procedural elements and adapting it to changes to Regulation (EU) 2017/1151

11 Apr 2018

Response to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) …/... amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153 for the purpose of clarifying and simplifying certain procedural elements and adapting it to changes to Regulation (EU) 2017/1151

11 Apr 2018

Meeting with Telmo Baltazar (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker) and MAN Truck Bus SE

11 Apr 2018 · Climate Change and Clean Mobility

Meeting with Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström), Miguel Ceballos Baron (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

10 Apr 2018 · Steel tariffs

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Directive 2007/46/EC, Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 and Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 for the purpose of improving the emission type approval tests and procedures for light passenger and commercial vehicles, including those for in-service conformity and real-driving emissions and introducing devices for monitoring the consumption of fuel and electric energy

5 Apr 2018

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

14 Mar 2018 · Cooperation of car producers and cities on access restrictions

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

14 Mar 2018 · Urban Access Restrictions (meeting organized by CAB VP Katainen)

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

19 Feb 2018 · Cars, CO2 standards

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

19 Feb 2018 · Upcoming discussion for CO2 targets on heavy duty vehicles

Meeting with Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

30 Jan 2018 · 3rd Mobility Package

Auto industry urges relaxation of fuel monitoring rules

5 Jan 2018
Feedback on — New EU requirements for on-board fuel and energy consumption monitoring devices.
Their ask — ACEA requests removing the 4% accuracy requirement, which they say is unachievable, and excluding accuracy checks from production testing. They want terminology changed from 'measuring' to 'estimating' fuel consumption since vehicles don't actually measure it. They seek clarity on definitions and reduced administrative burden.123
How it helps them — This would avoid costly production halts and vehicle recalls for failing accuracy tests.45
Who loses — Consumers and policymakers lose accurate real-world fuel consumption data for monitoring purposes.
Response to: COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 for the purpose of introducing devices for measuring the consumption of fuel and energy as a requirement for type approval

Meeting with Alina-Stefania Ujupan (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

27 Nov 2017 · Smart Mobility

Meeting with William Neale (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella) and

23 Oct 2017 · Automobile post-2021 CO2 regulation

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič), Ivo Schmidt (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

13 Oct 2017 · Mobility package

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

12 Oct 2017 · data economy (access to vehicle data) ; cyber security; EECC (telecoms framework);ePrivacy ; global roadmap CCAM (incl. Funding approach)

Meeting with Paulina Dejmek Hack (Cabinet of President Jean-Claude Juncker)

21 Sept 2017 · Industrial policy

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

21 Sept 2017 · European automotive industry

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

6 Sept 2017 · connected and automated driving

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

6 Sept 2017 · Preperation for IAA visit VP Sefcovic

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

20 Jul 2017 · Car urban emissions

Meeting with William Neale (Cabinet of Vice-President Karmenu Vella)

20 Jul 2017 · Urban emissions

Meeting with Christian Linder (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

20 Jul 2017 · Urban emissions

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

12 Jul 2017 · IAA Fra, CO2 regulation, GEAR

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner)

6 Jul 2017 · on the post-2020 CO2 Regulations for cars and vans.

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President) and

6 Jul 2017 · Decarbonisation of transport

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

26 Jun 2017 · connected and automated driving

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

24 May 2017 · Mobility package

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

24 May 2017 · Alternative fuels, clean vehicles, connected and automated driving

Meeting with Jocelyn Fajardo (Cabinet of Commissioner Violeta Bulc)

22 May 2017 · Mobility package

Meeting with Lowri Evans (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

22 May 2017 · The meeting addressed a range of current issues in the field of the automotive and mobility industries.

Meeting with Friedrich-Nikolaus von Peter (Cabinet of Commissioner Violeta Bulc)

8 May 2017 · Meeting with Erik Jonnaert

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

4 May 2017 · Decarbonisation of Transport

European Auto Industry Backs Lead Battery Exemptions

13 Apr 2017
Feedback on — Amendment to End-of-Life Vehicles Directive regarding heavy metal restrictions.
Their ask — The associations support the draft amendment and request extended review periods for lead exemptions. They propose changing review timelines to four years for most entries and seven years for aluminum alloys, measured from publication rather than entry into force. They also seek terminology corrections to avoid confusion.123
How it helps them — This gives them more time for R&D on alternatives while maintaining current production systems.456
Who loses —
Response to: COMMISSION DIRECTIVE (EU) .../… amending Annex II to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of life vehicles

Meeting with Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

6 Apr 2017 · Heavy Duty Vehicles

Meeting with Manuel Nobre Goncalves (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas) and Volvo AB

10 Mar 2017 · Annual EUCAR Reception

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

13 Feb 2017 · Low-carbon mobility

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Vice-President) and

8 Feb 2017 · Annual reception 2017

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

8 Feb 2017 · GEAR, CO2 Standards, Future of Diesel, RDE, Automation/Connectivity, GSR

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

6 Feb 2017 · Decarbonisation of Transport

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič), Christian Linder (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

3 Feb 2017 · Preperation of ACEA Annual Reception 2017

Meeting with Martin Übelhör (Digital Economy)

14 Dec 2016 · connected and automated driving

Meeting with Jon Nyman (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström), Maria Asenius (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

14 Dec 2016 · Japan negotiations

Response to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) …/… amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/xxx and Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards real-driving emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 6)

8 Dec 2016

Meeting with Violeta Bulc (Commissioner) and

6 Oct 2016 · Meeting with ACEA board members on the role of the car in the transport system of the future

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

6 Oct 2016 · Decarbonisation of road transport

Meeting with Violeta Bulc (Commissioner) and

6 Oct 2016 · Meeting with ACEA Board members

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner)

6 Oct 2016 · Decarbonisation of road transport

Meeting with Maximilian Strotmann (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

16 Sept 2016 · data, standardisation, events

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

13 Jul 2016 · Prep meeting for High Level Mtg

Meeting with Inge Bernaerts (Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen)

7 Jul 2016 · Occupational health and safety

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

6 Jul 2016 · follow up Acea meeting 30 June

Meeting with Friedrich-Nikolaus von Peter (Cabinet of Commissioner Violeta Bulc)

6 Jul 2016 · Introductory meeting with EUCAR Director

Meeting with Friedrich-Nikolaus von Peter (Cabinet of Commissioner Violeta Bulc)

4 Jul 2016 · Connected vehicles

Meeting with Elżbieta Bieńkowska (Commissioner) and

30 Jun 2016 · Future of the car industry, NOX emissions

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

30 Jun 2016 · connected driving

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

27 Jun 2016 · Decarbonisation

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

27 May 2016 · Decarbonisation & Connected and Automated Driving

Meeting with Bodo Lehmann (Digital Economy)

8 Apr 2016 · connected and automated driving

Meeting with Tânia Frazão Nunes (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

9 Mar 2016 · Discussion on research and innovation in the automotive sector with ACEA's R&D branch EUCAR (European Council for Automotive R&D)

Meeting with Friedrich-Nikolaus von Peter (Cabinet of Commissioner Violeta Bulc)

8 Feb 2016 · decarbonisation and dgitalisation of road transport

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and Honda Motor Europe

21 Jan 2016 · Decarbonisation of transport

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

21 Jan 2016 · Decarbonisation of transport

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Tomasz Husak (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

12 Jan 2016 · Emissions and how to build the future for mobility connecting decarbonisation with digitalisation of transport solutions

Meeting with Eric Mamer (Digital Economy)

15 Dec 2015 · connected automated driving

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

5 Nov 2015 · ITS

Meeting with Lowri Evans (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

3 Nov 2015 · RDE, revision of type approval framework, gear 2030, CECRA, TTIP

Meeting with Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

30 Oct 2015 · Preparation for the meeting with the Board of ACEA

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

20 Oct 2015 · Decarbonisation of Transport, presentation of ACEA position on Commission's forthcoming paper on RDE, CoP21

Meeting with Grzegorz Radziejewski (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

19 Oct 2015 · Situation of car manufacturing industry

Meeting with Sarah Nelen (Cabinet of First Vice-President Frans Timmermans)

9 Oct 2015 · Better Regulation agenda

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

8 Oct 2015 · Real Driving Emissions and Automated Driving

Meeting with Nele Eichhorn (Cabinet of Vice-President Cecilia Malmström)

5 Oct 2015 · anti-dumping case on aluminium wheels

Meeting with Justyna Morek (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

29 Sept 2015 · Real Driving Emissions

Meeting with Bernd Biervert (Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič)

16 Sept 2015 · Decarbonisation

Meeting with Eric Mamer (Digital Economy)

7 Jul 2015 · connected mobility

Meeting with Karl-Friedrich Falkenberg (Director-General Environment)

3 Jul 2015 · Air pollution

Meeting with Kaius Kristian Hedberg (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska), Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

15 Jun 2015 · Competitiveness

Meeting with Rolf Carsten Bermig (Cabinet of Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska)

15 Jun 2015 · Competitiveness

Meeting with Robert Madelin (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and

3 Jun 2015 · New College and Better Regulation

Meeting with Karl-Friedrich Falkenberg (Director-General Environment)

28 Apr 2015 · RDE (Real Driving Emissions)

Meeting with Joao Aguiar Machado (Director-General Mobility and Transport)

13 Apr 2015 · White paper on Transport Policy, ITS & Connected Vehicles, Weights & Dimensions

Meeting with Miguel Arias Cañete (Commissioner) and

9 Apr 2015 · Decabornisation of Road Transport

Meeting with Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

7 Apr 2015 · AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Meeting with Jos Delbeke (Director-General Climate Action)

20 Mar 2015 · Transport conference and 2030

Meeting with Pierre Schellekens (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

19 Feb 2015 · Energy Union and Climate action

Meeting with Maria Da Graca Carvalho (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

10 Feb 2015 · EUCAR (European Council for Automotive R&D) - New issues on simplification

Meeting with Jyrki Katainen (Vice-President)

4 Feb 2015 · Regulatory framework for automotive

Meeting with Violeta Bulc (Commissioner)

4 Feb 2015 · Meeting with ACEA

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

4 Feb 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Silvia Bartolini (Cabinet of Vice-President Miguel Arias Cañete)

21 Jan 2015 · Decarbonization

Meeting with Eric Mamer (Digital Economy)

14 Jan 2015 · Digital Single Market

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and RENAULT

4 Dec 2014 · New technologies in the field of automotive, electric and connected vehicles in globalisation, EUCAR challenges.

Meeting with Daniel Calleja Crespo (Director-General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

4 Dec 2014 · Cars / RDE /WLTP / Framework Directive 2007/46/EC

Meeting with Juho Romakkaniemi (Cabinet of Vice-President Jyrki Katainen)

1 Dec 2014 · Circular economy