Launch Event – Policy options for sustainable mobility: the road to decarbonization
This is an in-person event. “Important! Online participation is only allowed for attendees located outside Brussels”
This is the Launch event of ERCST paper “Road transport decarbonization: innovative policy approaches for competitiveness and investment” .
In February 2025, ERCST published its Reflection paper, “Road transport decarbonization: innovative policy approaches for competitiveness and investment” after extensive consultations with a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives from automotive materials, vehicle manufacturers, and energy suppliers. The analysis presented in the Reflection paper highlighted some of the key dimensions and principles that must underpin a neutral analysis of road decarbonization policies.
Building on this assessment, the paper discussed today focuses on regulatory aspects in the area of climate change. It does not attempt to determine the contribution of climate change regulation to the current situation, but rather to put forward new ideas on how climate change objectives can be better achieved, therefore, the focus is on policy options to meet climate change objectives. The goal is to create a policy environment that attracts and retains investment in advanced vehicle technologies, sustainable fuels, and supporting infrastructure, thereby strengthening the EU’s industrial base and ensuring that the transition to climate neutrality also delivers economic and social benefits.
