Priorities
Advancing Sustainable and Efficient Transportation: At the European Transport Board, we are committed to shaping a future where transportation is not only efficient and effective but also sustainable and safe. Through dedicated advocacy and lobbying efforts, we strive to influence policies and drive innovations that significantly reduce environmental impact, enhance road safety, and alleviate congestion, ensuring a resilient and progressive transportation landscape across Europe.
Roadworthiness
Ambition
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Enhancing road safety, Reducing environmental impact, Improve traffic efficiency, Combat fraud & illegal practices and Adapt to future mobility trends.
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Objectives
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Carrying out the mandatory annual technical inspection (PTI) of Trailers, in the Country of physical presence, regardless of the Country of registration in the EU.
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Via EU directive or bi-lateral agreements across EU member states.
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Digitization
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Ambition
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Create a connected, efficient, and inclusive digital ecosystem that enhances productivity.
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Objectives
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Better communication & harmonization between Truck and Trailer​
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Faster & reliable access to Truck & Trailer data
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Avoidance of paper documents for Truck & Trailer
CO2 Standards for Trailers
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Ambition
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Reduce fuel consumption & emissions, Promote zero-emission technologies, Harmonize with Global climate policies, Drive industry innovation and Improve logistics sustainability.
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VECTO: fair & achievable implementation. We advise to adopt technically feasible targets, focus policy efforts on reducing tractor units' emissions, provide incentives for development & adoption.
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Allowance of the energy recuperation axle on European roads.
Weights & Dimensions
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Ambition
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Optimize freight transport efficiency, enhance road safety, and minimize infrastructure wear, while balancing economic, environmental, and operational needs.
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Objectives
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Allowance of the Super Eco Combi (SEC) on European roads.
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Allowance of vehicles like SEC to operate cross-border without requiring bilateral agreements between member states.
