Author Archive: EUCAR

The European Council for Automotive R&D (EUCAR) calls for a number of priority automotive R&I initiatives in Horizon 2020

June 20, 2012

20th June 2012 - The European Council for Automotive R&D (EUCAR) calls for a number of priority automotive R&I initiatives in Horizon 2020 to support competitive and sustainable road transport and for these initiatives to be supported by a substantial budget that reflects the sector’s social and economic contribution to Europe. Rémi Bastien, Chairman of EUCAR, today set out the association’s recommendations on Horizon 2020 to an audience of MEPs and stakeholders at a seminar in the European Parliament. Horizon 2020 is the EU’s Framework Programme for Research & Innovation from 2014-2020. Presenting the recommendations, Mr Bastien highlighted the importance of...
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EUCAR issues position paper on Horizon 2020 proposed rules for participation and dissemination

March 12, 2012

12th March 2012 - EUCAR issues position paper on Horizon 2020 proposed rules for participation and dissemination EUCAR welcomes the package of legislative proposals by the European Commission for Horizon 2020, the Framework Programme for Research & Innovation.  Today EUCAR publishes its formal position on the proposal for a regulation on the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020.  This position additionally addresses some issues of simplification not formally part of the Horizon 2020 legislative structure, but of particular interest to EUCAR’s members. The proposed rules, including the new cost model, have the potential for simplifying the administration of...
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