Horizon Europe

Updated EUCAR Battery Technologies Research Recommendations

We recently updated our research recommendations for battery technologies for future automotive applications. Advancing battery technologies and battery management systems is important for enhancing the user experience and meeting customer expectations, enabling large-scale adoption of sustainable mobility solutions. The aim is to improve the performance of battery-electric vehicles in terms of ra...
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EUCAR Perspective on the Future of Automotive R&I in Europe

The automotive industry is vital for the European economy, jobs, and growth, and it contributes approximately €1 trillion to the EU’s gross domestic product. Nevertheless, the industry is undergoing a drastic transformation, and the US and China are challenging European competitiveness. A sense of urgency exists to safeguard the sector and European prosperity while advancing […]
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EUCAR Perspective on Horizon Europe midterm review and outlook towards FP 10

EUCAR calls for an ambitious and industry-relevant next framework programme (FP10) to strengthen the EU economy and businesses while prioritising research and innovation for society’s benefit. Bold leadership is needed to reshape the next framework programme to industrial needs while aligning stakeholders behind a common purpose. Agile and flexible tools should facilitate R&I actions in ...
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Launch of 11 co-programmed partnerships at European R&I Days

In the 3rd edition of European R&I Days, 23 and 24 June 2021, the EU launched 11 co-programmed European Partnerships. This highly anticipated session featured a signature ceremony of the Memoranda of Understanding with messages from EC Commissioners for innovation, energy, mobility, competition, internal market, foresight and the green deal (see press release).  The Partnerships will [&helli...
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2Zero is becoming reality

With our joint ambition to reach a climate-neutral continent by 2050, we drive the transition towards using more and more renewable energy for mobility. EUCAR members reinvent mobility solutions for the decades to come, increasing the number of zero- and low-emission vehicles on European roads with a systemic approach. We support this transition by establishing […]
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