CLondoner92 (New Account)<p>The <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/European" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>European</span></a> automotive sector faces a critical turning point due to technological advances and rising competition. In response, the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> launched a Strategic Dialogue on its future in January 2025, followed by an Action Plan in March. The plan aims to boost competitiveness and sustainability by focusing on five key areas: innovation, clean <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/mobility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mobility</span></a>, supply chain resilience, skills development, and a competitive <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/business" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>business</span></a> environment. Key measures include promoting electric vehicle (<a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EV</span></a>) battery production, advancing <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/autonomous" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>autonomous</span></a> vehicle <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>technology</span></a>, and enhancing clean mobility <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>accessibility</span></a> through incentives. The Commission also aims to secure raw materials for the sector and streamline regulatory processes. A collaborative European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance will foster innovation. Funding initiatives like Horizon <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a> and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility will support these transitions.<br><a href="https://transport.ec.europa.eu/dialogue-future-automotive-industry_en" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">transport.ec.europa.eu/dialogu</span><span class="invisible">e-future-automotive-industry_en</span></a></p>