The European Commission has put electric vehicles at the heart of its commitment to the long-term goal of reducing carbon emissions by 60 per cent within the transport sector by 2050.
However, whilst electric vehicles are widely regarded as the environmental ‘silver bullet’ towards achieving a low carbon economy, significant obstacles remain in the way of a fully functioning electric vehicle market in Europe.
This special international symposium seeks to move the current EV debate forward and guide participants through the challenges that lie ahead in the development of a robust and thriving European electric vehicle market. The symposium will analyse existing projects and structures and explore new business models and value chains in order to boost consumer acceptance and strengthen market penetration.For further details about the symposium on Februari 22nd, please refer to the this websitefor further information.
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Key speakers are:
- Mr. Helmut Morsi, Deputy Head of Unit "TEN-T & Investment Strategy", European Commission
- Mr. Frederic Sgarbi, Head of Sector "Advanced Road Vehicles", European Commission
- Mr. Manuel Chaufrein, Brands Direction Peugeot Citroën, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Division
- Mr. Petr Dolejsi, Director of Mobility and Sustainable Transport, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)
- Mrs. Sally Kneeshaw, Lead Expert, Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe (EVUE) Thematic Network
- Mr. Nick Ford, Senior Automotive Consultant, Frost and Sullivan
Delegates will:
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities for existing projects and structures in the EV market
- Explore scenarios for creating new business models and more effective value chains
- Identify and tackle gaps in existing frameworks and explore potential funding opportunities
- Understand and analyse consumer travel and usage patterns
- Consider the potential collaboration between governments, cities, OEMs and utility providers
