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Transport of goods and passengers is fundamental to economic prosperity
Transport of goods and passengers is fundamental to economic prosperity and social activity in Europe. Transport needs are expanding: following EU Commission forecasts, passenger transport in the EU-15 will grow by 42% and freight transport by 63% between 2000 and 2030. For the New Member States, the forecast figures are 81% and 71%, respectively. Europe’s transport policy has to react and to allocate investments accordingly.
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Road Safety Directive must be reviewed by EP Committee
The European Parliament has asked its Transport Committee (Tran) to review its position on the proposed “Directive on Safe Road Infrastructure Management”, The Committee had dismissed the proposal in June with a majority of only one vote. read more
Europe's Commercial Vehicle Industry : A Key Economic Asset
The commercial vehicle industry is vital to Europe's economic and social functioning, both as an enabler of business, commerce and social life and as a direct source of economic activity and employment in its own right. read more
Commercial Vehicles and the Environment : Moving towards Cleaner Transport
We are all concerned about protecting the environment, the commercial vehicle industry included. In fact, respect for the environment is a core value of the European truck industry - and for some manufacturers, has been so for the last 30 years. As a result, modern trucks are significantly cleaner, more fuel-efficient and quieter than those of previous generations. Even more importantly, they are less polluting and more efficient than other forms of freight transport. read more
Commercial Vehicles and Road Safety : Committed to Constant Progress
Commercial vehicles are making significant contributions to the improvement of road safety today. While trucks are commonly perceived as a road safety concern, this is not supported by the facts. read more
Road Transport in Europe : A Key Factor of Prosperity
Europe relies on the commercial vehicle sector to keep the economy growing and society flowing. Europe's coaches and buses are the number-one means of passenger transport, accounting for over 400 billion passenger kms annually, and facilitating business and social interaction.
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Market & Economy
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES: Market boom unbroken throughout the year
Up until November 2007, demand for new commercial vehicles in Europe was 7.2% higher compared to January-November last year. All commercial vehicle categories positively contributed. read more...
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Study: Road works often a danger zone
A study by EuroTest has found that many European work zones are accident black spots, with a higher than normal frequency of accidents. read more...
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Europe has more than 250 automobile production sites
Europe is the world's largest motor vehicle producer. More than 250 automobile manufacturing plants in the EU are supporting over 12 million families. read more...
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