[EDITORIAL]
Dear Reader,
the European Mobility Week has been a highlight for all those interested to tackle the challenges of urban congestion.
With this event the European Commission inaugurated a busy season of initiatives that will eventually peak with the publication of the Action Plan on Urban Mobility.
ACEM was involved in several events within the framework of the European Mobility Week showing that motorcycles and scooters are recognized as playing an important role in everyday mobility in our cities.
This is confirmed by our market figures.
But it's not all. On October 13th, ACEM will launch a European-wide safety campaign renewing the Motorcycle Industry's commitment to the European Road Safety Charter.
Paris will host the European Road Safety Day featuring many road safety initiatives by all stakeholders. We hope to stand
out with a smart and intriguing campaign that will appeal to all PTW users.
Do not forget to mark the 1st of December on your calendar for ACEM's 5th Annual Conference in Brussels and enjoy the read!
Jacques Compagne
Acem Secretary General
[REPORT]
Journée Nationale Moto et Scooter
A hands-on experience
of the PTW industry's vision
Announcing the European Mobility Week topical discussions on how to solve the congestion problem, reduce accidents, become altogether more environmental-friendly while enhancing Europe's economic prosperity, Paris premiered a very interesting event showcasing the industry’s latest technological innovations for Powered Two-Wheelers.
[read more]
[REPORT]
Initial Rider Training Project manual
launched in Spain
Anesdor and the Madrid City Council presented the manual
during the European Mobility Week
The Spanish version of the Initial Rider Training Manual was launhed in the context of the European Mobility Week.
[read more]
[NEWS]
From 2011 Daytime Running Lights on new cars and trucks
The European Commission proposed Daytime Running Lights (DRL) on all new types of motor vehicles from 2011. Dedicated Daytime Running Lights are special lamps which are automatically switched on when the engine is started. PTWs are not included in the proposal.
[read more]
[BUSINESS]
 Interview with Harley Davidson CEO Jim Ziemer
In July Harley-Davidson announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase MV Agusta. HD CEO Jim Ziemer on takeover that will shape the European motorcycle market.
[read more]
[NEWS]
New Safety Coordinator joins ACEM secretariat
The ACEM Secretariat welcomes a new staff member. Veneta Vassileva joined the Brussels offices at the beginning of September. She is in charge of the development and monitoring of safety projects.
[read more]
[JOB OPENING]
Opening for Marketing Database Operator
To better underpin the Industry’s position whilst lobbying for better road safety, ACEM will start the development of a statistical database, which will gather moped and motorcycle registrations from EU countries.
[read more]
|
[IN BRIEF]
Moto Guzzi merges into Piaggio. Piaggio's and Moto Guzzi's Boards of Directors agreed on the upstream merger of Moto Guzzi
into and with Piaggio. This procedure will create a single global competitor on the
PTW market in terms of size and resources, in part by leveraging significant
industrial, commercial and financial synergies. Specifically, while the distinguishing
characteristics of the Moto Guzzi brand will remain intact, the merger will allow
significant economies of scale by rationalising the two companies’ technical,
industrial, design and style operations.
The merger will have no effects on either the composition of Piaggio or its controlling
structure, similarly, no changes will be made
to the Piaggio by-laws.
Action Plan on Urban Mobility delayed.
Commission Director General for Transport Matthias Ruete recently noted that, the action plan is now likely to come out only at the beginning of next year. He also stressed there would be no legislative measures and that the EU had just “a small role” to play in terms of mobility. The main elements of the action plan will be Intelligent Transport Systems, interoperability and the definition of harmonised rules for green zones. Having carried out a broad consultation on this Urban Transport Green Paper, the Commission was due to present a follow-up action plan by October this year.
7th International Motorcycle Conference. On October 6 and 7 in Cologne the IFZ will host the 7th International Motorcycle Conference in Cologne. Subjects will include accident analyses, riding and rider’s education, vehicle and driver’s equipment as well as the state of the art in technology and research. Environmental compatibility and perspectives for safe mobility on two wheels complemented the broad based topic. The conference will be attended by scientists, researchers, practitioners, politicians, employees of administrative bodies and authorities as well as representatives of the motorcycle industry. [read more] |
