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🌍 Luca de Meo's Rallying Cry for the European Automotive Industry 🚗💡 In a recent and compelling letter to Europe, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo outlined a visionary roadmap for the European automotive sector amidst the energy transition and digital revolution. With the European Parliament elections on the horizon, de Meo's message is timely, advocating for a unified, innovative approach to securing the future of an industry at the heart of Europe's economy. A Pro-European Vision Amidst Global Shifts 🇪🇺🌐 de Meo's pro-European stance is clear as he underscores the automotive industry's pivotal role in Europe's energy transition. With a staggering €250 billion investment on the line, his call for a stable policy framework resonates deeply, considering the sector's substantial contribution to the GDP and employment. Navigating Unprecedented Challenges 🚀🔧 The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) brings a reshaped value chain, introducing new sectors like software and mobility services. de Meo identifies six critical challenges, from decarbonization to workforce reskilling, emphasizing the need for Europe to adapt swiftly to remain competitive globally, especially against the backdrop of rising EV dominance in China and strategic advances in the US. A Strategic Blueprint for Resilience and Growth 📈⚙️ de Meo proposes a multifaceted strategy to empower the European automotive industry: ✅Crafting an industrial strategy with automotive at its core ✅Streamlining regulations and embracing a holistic ecosystem approach ✅Bolstering supply capacity to ensure European sovereignty in key areas ✅Combining defensive and offensive strategies for global market presence Concrete Steps Towards a Greener, Smarter Future 🍃👥 The letter outlines actionable measures like promoting technological neutrality, accelerating smart vehicle development, and fostering public-private partnerships to drive the sector's evolution. A Unified Call to Action 📣🤝 Luca de Meo's letter is not just an analysis but a call to arms for collaborative, innovative action to ensure the European automotive industry's prosperity and competitiveness. It's a plea for unity and strategic action in the face of global challenges, emphasizing the need for innovation and adaptability in securing the future of the automotive industry in Europe. #EuropeanAutomotive #EnergyTransition #DigitalRevolution #SustainableMobility

What kind of automotive industry do we want for tomorrow? This question must be asked, with a triple challenge: how to make it more sustainable, more inclusive and more competitive.   Luca de Meo, our CEO of the Renault Group and President of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), ignites public debate with a ‘Letter to Europe,’ which I am happy to share with you. More than a plea, this Letter is built as a roadmap. It resonates deeply with how we aim to contribute, at Alpine, to shape the future of mobility: performance and agility are part of our DNA and are key to innovate and imagine sustainable solutions for the future. I firmly believe that a European mobilization, coupled with industrial renewal and energy transition, forms a triumvirate for a robust and sustainable industry.   I invite you all to take a look at this Letter to Europe that reminds us that very concrete actions are at hand because we, as an industry, aspire to be part of the solution for a successful transition.   You can read the “Letter to Europe” here below. #Alpine #RenaultGroup #DrivingForward #Automotive 

“The transition will not happen at a pace at which it needs to happen if all actors do not commit” This is what our Policy Director, Gabrielė Šimakauskaitė, emphasized yesterday at the Conference on the EU Automotive Ecosystem, hosted by the #HU24EU alongside European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). During the panel on "Accelerating E-Mobility in the EU: Key Priorities and Challenges," Gabriele dove into ChargeUp Europe's vision for scaling recharging infrastructure across the EU, highlighting the importance of legal certainty for the competitiveness of the EU’s industry, sparking a dynamic discussion on the future of transport. ⚡ We thank the Hungarian Presidency for organizing this high-level event. We were pleased to strengthen our relationships with key industry players and EU decision-makers.

Join us for the last policy spotlight discussion of the day: Pedal to the Metal! 🦾 We'll explore how Europe can rev up its automotive competitiveness while going green. Don’t miss the insights from Luca de Meo from our partner European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and other industry leaders! Let’s steer the future of mobility together! 🔧✨ #POLITICOCompetitiveWeek

We are entering a proactive period in which we must expose the common challenges of the automotive industry in Europe, and the aim of this "Letter to Europe" from Luca de Meo is to make a call for public-private and cross-sectoral action to build European Champions in innovation. ✔️ This letter is not about ideology, it is about #technology. And if there is one element that massively democratizes technology, it is the vehicle. Every year 90M vehicles are sold. Therefore, whoever is the master of this technology through the vehicle will conquer the world. At the moment, neither batteries nor software are within the European perimeter. ✔️ The future of the automotive industry should not be addressed individually by each of the countries; it must be tackled under a joint European approach. ✔️ If we focus on the automotive sector, its weight in Europe is a fundamental pillar that has ensured progress, economic stability and quality employment in Europe. All this is what is at stake today if Europe is not able to implement a transversal and ecosystemic plan where there is co-responsibility and public-private and intersectoral cooperation. To read the letter: https://lnkd.in/dU6XYGsv #LetterToEurope #RenaultGroup

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🎸 “The automotive industry will dance to rock & roll for a while.” 🎶 Last week, I had the honor of attending for the first time the Reuters Events Automotive Europe 2024 conference in Munich where Mr. Tavares, CEO of Stellantis group, during a compelling opening keynote, perfectly captured the industry’s current dynamism with his above-mentioned metaphor. The conference spanned two days of highly engaging talks led by senior industry leaders and truly insightful discussions that delved into crucial topics shaping the automotive landscape. Here are a few key takeaways: 🔋 The future is electric, even though hybrid vehicles still play a crucial role during the transition. 🏭 OEMs have to focus on producing electric vehicles that are affordable, yet profitable. ⚡ eMSPs and CPOs need to ensure adequate charging infrastructure. However, it isn’t only about volumes; positioning, reliability, and interoperability matters. 📜 Policymakers should facilitate the transition towards electrification, providing stability rather than exacerbating the current turmoil. Amidst the transformative time, there are glimmers of opportunity. I am eager to contribute to this evolution by offering practical advice to navigate the forthcoming challenges, and I look forward to further discussions and collaborations as we steer towards a more safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly automotive future. #REAutoEU #MoreTogether

Rising protectionism - How will it affect the global automotive industry? Delighted to have been part of an exciting panel at the FT Live #futureofthecar2024 facilitated by Imogen Bhogal with Ian Howells and Abby Seadler Wulf. In the #lettertoEurope, Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, gives a series of recommendations and projects that should be undertaken to secure a sustainable, inclusive and competitive automotive industry. As long as there is a level playing field, we are not afraid of competition. But work has to be done: an #industrial deal that enables #competitiveness, a stronger dialogue among stakeholders and ecosystems, a more rational regulatory framework, an effective industrial diplomacy, and enabling the creation of european champions in key technologies. Clearly, the conditions are still not there to envisage an obstacle free path to 2035. In terms of enabling conditions, we should be installing 7 times more chargers than we are. There is no sign at sight that energy prices will reach a stable and competitive level in the short-medium term. #EU countries are phasing out purchase incentives for EVs… when reality in countries like Germany show that the contrary is needed, regulatory tsunami is still in front of us, with 8 to 10 regulatory impacts per year up to 2030.

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12 Minute HIGHLY RECOMMENDED video! 🎬 When the Renault Group CEO talks to the E.ON CEO about a journey towards collaboration for mobility and energy - your ears should prick up! Mine did! 😳 And I was very pleased to witness this discussion in person at Eurelectric's EVision gathering in Brussels at Autoworld Museum Brussels a few days ago. It's prescient of so much more to come for sure - and soon! On competing with China & USA..."We need to find a way to get decarbonised and competitive energy into our system" Luca de Meo Leo Birnbaum then gives a VERY interesting response to that challenge! That's a real 'moment' in the conundrum Europe faces I'd say! So I'm glad that this conversation was held in Brussels - as The European Parliament, & European Commission together with National Governments across the continent (importantly including non EU countries) in charge of helping such business leaders progress MUST listen carefully if we are to avoid competitive catastrophe across the continent. 🇪🇺 As I see it these days, ALL holders of elected office are now geo-politicians and should think and act accordingly! And there's good reason I edited in Luca's words at the start about cross-industry collaboration - which you'll then hear in context towards the wrap up - because he's spot on with such a notion...and that's exactly what's been going on at China EV100 and similar gatherings for many years now - saw it for myself back in 2017! TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More! 🤝 PS - If you didn't already know - Luca is European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) President these days..and that's a good thing as he's showing vision and courage right now! #automotive #energystorage #energy #electricvehicles