To adequately inform journalists and the public about the potential offered by electric vehicles and the measures needed to enable theit fast and widespread commercialisation, Going-Electric regularly publishes press releases.
17 May 2011: Four key points for a competitive EU automotive industry and sustainable mobility and growth in 2020 and beyond
Brussels, 17 May 2011 – The European CARS 21 High-Level group organised on Friday 13 May 2011 a public hearing bringing together a wide group of stakeholdersinto presenting recommendations for the CARS 21 Final Reports. Jacques de Selliers, Managing Director of Going-Electric, Association for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Europe, gave a presentation during which he highlighted four key points for a competitive EU automotive industry and sustainable mobility, and submitted a Position Paper, which is summarised hereafter.More...
29 April 2010: The European strategy on clean vehicles lacks vision
The European Commission issued yesterday a Communication concerning the European strategy on clean and energy efficient vehicles. Going-Electric deeply regrets that it does not focus all available financial resources on Electric Vehicles. More...
15 February 2010: Spanish Presidency plans to boost electric vehicles
After an EU meeting on 9 February, the Spanish EU presidency has announced its intention to boost the Electric Vehicles industry in Europe. While congratulating the Spanish EU Presidency for this excellent initiative, AVERE and Going-Electric highlight some points that now need to be taken into account. More...
4 February 2010: New EV incentives in Belgium
Belgian State Secretary Bernard Clerfayt has announced the new financial incentives for new EV buyers voted effective Jan. 1 2010 by the Belgian federal government. For individuals, it consists of a tax reduction reaching 30% of the purchase cost for electric cars and 15% for electric quadricycles, tricycles and motorcycles. More... Read the Press Release in French.
28 April 2009: Electric vehicles enter the European “Future of Transport”
Many countries recently announced strong measures in favour of electric vehicles.
To facilitate the spread at a European level, Going-Electric issues recommendations to the European Commission. More...
21 April 2009: Open letter to Mr. Geoff Hoon, UK Transport Secretary
On 16th April 2009 Mr. Geof Hoon, the UK Transport Secretary, announced a £250 m programme of support for electric vehicles. Going-Electric welcomes this programme but believes it is ill conceived on two points. More...
