February 2019

Policy event in Brussels with MEPs and committee members

The European Commission continues to seek solutions for the long-standing problem of access to technical data

Massimo Brunamonti

#Egea demands approval authorities to act against foul play on ODB port

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February 2019

EU, new parameters for CO2 emission reductions by 2030

European institutions recently agreed on new CO2 emission rules for cars and commercial vehicles: a decision that troubles the entire automotive world.

Francesca Del Bello

#Cars and Wltp: new emission control standard, how does it work #Vehicle type-approval, direct EU supervision on emission controls

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November 2018

Egea demands approval authorities to act against foul play on ODB port

Car repairs as a whole are taking a strong stand on the need for free access to OBD ports. Meanwhile, several car manufacturers are playing an unfair game.

Massimo Brunamonti

#Egea, the biannual assembly sets the guidelines for the future #OBD access electronic certification. How to guarantee safety and free and fair competition in the repair business

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November 2018

Cars and Wltp: new emission control standard, how does it work

The Wltp is now a reality: from September 1^st 2018, all new cars must be certified through new consumption and emissions detection tests prior to their registration. Here is what changes compared to the old Nedc cycle.

Gennaro Speranza

#Car pollution, CO2 drops to new lows thanks to new vehicle registrations

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October 2018

Egea, the biannual assembly sets the guidelines for the future

The European Garage Equipment Association met last October 11 in Brussels to discuss some of the hottest topics for the sector and elect the new board members. Here is what emerged from the meeting.

Massimo Brunamonti

#EGEA at work to define a suspension test standard #ACEA Conference: EGEA and “Independents” to protect free competition in the industry #EGEA along with 92 other associations agree on an ambitious European industrial strategy

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October 2018

Car pollution, CO2 drops to new lows thanks to new vehicle registrations

In Italy, from 2008 to 2017, CO² went from 144.3 g / km to 112.4 g / km. A positive result indeed when compared with the average trend in other EU countries. These figures, from Unrae source, emerge from data processed by the Autopromotec Observatory

Editorial Staff - Autopromotec Observatory

#Synthetic fuels, fighting emissions pending the electric car revolution #Diesel engines to decline? Incentives and super-filters to facilitate the transition #Vehicle type approvals, new European regulations in force from 2020

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September 2018

The EU Commission’s mobility package: “vision zero”

Autonomous driving, traffic laws standardization, better infrastructures and cyber-security. Here are the guidelines set by Brussels to enhance road safety.

Massimo Brunamonti

#The European Commission reviews the Machinery Directive #Vehicle type-approval, direct EU supervision on emission controls

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July/August 2018

The European Commission reviews the Machinery Directive

About ten years after issuing the Directive, the technical staff of the European Commission considered it appropriate to proceed with an evaluation of the suitability of the same to new products and new technologies currently available or in the pipeline.

Massimo Brunamonti

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May 2018

Vehicle type approvals, new European regulations in force from 2020

Europe’s emission control system is about to undergo extensive reforms following Brussels decision to approved past proposals in this regard, including stricter controls throughout the whole continental market. Waiting for the green light by the European Council, EGEA analyzes the changes.

Editorial Staff

#Vehicle approval, the EU’s efforts in ensuring free accessibility to OBD data #Vehicle type-approval, direct EU supervision on emission controls

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April 2018

OBD access electronic certification. How to guarantee safety and free and fair competition in the repair business

EGEA and AFCAR point out the need for an electronic certificate that regulates access and guarantees privacy, security and puts an end to tampering practices. The European Parliament, meanwhile, established that the Commission must develop within the year an adequate legislative framework

Massimo Brunamonti

#Vehicle approval, the EU’s efforts in ensuring free accessibility to OBD data #Data freedom

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April 2018

Mandatory eCall device. What is it and how does it work

New vehicles registered after March 31 will have to be equipped with a standard satellite tracking device capable of sending an emergency call alerting the closest rescue team in the event of an accident. Older models could adopt a universal eCall kit

Dino Collazzo

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February 2018

“Smart” cars; privacy protection means big business for the automotive industry

Limits to data collection, precise objectives and anonymity; these, according to Claudia Cevenini and Laura Lecchi, professors of IT Law and Informatics at the University of Bologna, are the basic guidelines for combining protection and technological development. Result: a competitive advantage for companies

Dino Collazzo

#Connected cars and the smart mobility revolution: variables and opportunities #Connected cars, anti-hacking systems still insufficient #Smart mobility: smart infrastructures the real challenge for connected vehicles #Connected cars: Europe to lead the world in sales and turnover by 2022

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Policy event in Brussels with MEPs and committee members

EU, new parameters for CO2 emission reductions by 2030

Egea demands approval authorities to act against foul play on ODB port

Cars and Wltp: new emission control standard, how does it work

Egea, the biannual assembly sets the guidelines for the future

Car pollution, CO2 drops to new lows thanks to new vehicle registrations

The EU Commission’s mobility package: “vision zero”

The European Commission reviews the Machinery Directive

Vehicle type approvals, new European regulations in force from 2020

OBD access electronic certification. How to guarantee safety and free and fair competition in the repair business

Mandatory eCall device. What is it and how does it work

“Smart” cars; privacy protection means big business for the automotive industry

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