Boosting the European Electric Vehicle Market

 

Key Speakers

 

Petr Dolejsi, Director Mobility and Sustainable Transport, European Automobile Manufacturer’ Association (ACEA)

 

Nick Ford, Senior Automotive Consultant, Frost and Sullivan

 

 

The European Commission has put electric vehicles at the heart of its commitment to the long-term goal of reducing carbon emissions by 60% within the transport sector by 2050.

 

Electric and alternative fuel vehicles have emerged as one of the key players in the quest to diversify road transport energy sources and thus potentially help the European Union achieve its CO₂ emissions reduction targets. Accounting for more than 12m jobs in the EU, the automotive industry is vital to the economy and, as such, developing innovative and alternative fuels will not only maintain competitiveness and create high-skilled employment opportunities, but also make the European economy more resource efficient.

 

The electric and alternative vehicle sector has grown steadily over the past few years and the benefits of a thriving market are potentially significant, especially if considered alongside other technical developments such as intelligent transport systems and smart grids. However, severe barriers to a wider adoption remain in place due to the limited range of models available, high costs and long recharge time, safety of vehicles, consumers’ negative perceptions and lack of significant price incentives. Nevertheless, several important developments have taken place, which it is hoped will raise awareness and boost the fledgling EV and alternative fuel market in Europe.

 

New investments are being made in research and development, and institutions are also paying renewed attention to the barriers which prevent a full-scale advancement of a European-wide market for electric and alternative vehicles, stimulating the establishment of a continent-wide action plan. Emphasising the need for cooperation between public and private sectors in order to guarantee the essential infrastructure is in place, a partnership of electro-mobility regions has been established to support the common development of electro-mobility across Europe.

 

This international symposium seeks to move the current EV debate forward and examine the existing market entry barriers for alternative vehicles. The symposium will explore the need for flexible partnerships between diverse industries such as telecommunication, energy providers, manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to ensure improvements in both consumer acceptance and perceptions.

 

 

Delegates will:

 

• Understand the future challenges and prospects for electric and alternative fuel vehicles

• Explore the difficulties of implementation in terms of safety and standardisation

• Discuss new uses and innovative directions for electric and alternative fuel vehicles

• Consider the potential collaboration between governments, cities, OEMs and utilities providers

 

Programme 

 

 

 

 

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