Activity Report 2012 - Eurelectric
Activity Report 2012 - Eurelectric
Activity Report 2012 - Eurelectric
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sUppoRTInG<br />
InnovaTIon To<br />
EnabLE sMaRTER<br />
DIsTRIbUTIon<br />
nETWoRks<br />
The European level plays an important role in the<br />
development of smarter distribution networks by<br />
bringing together national experts from across Europe<br />
to share the experience gained from projects on the<br />
ground. This knowledge-sharing enables national experts<br />
to learn lessons from different projects throughout<br />
Europe. EURELECTRIC is therefore involved in several<br />
such initiatives for smart grids and e-mobility.<br />
32 eurelectric activity report <strong>2012</strong><br />
Green eMotion<br />
The Green eMotion project consists of 43 partners from<br />
industry, the energy sector, electric vehicle manufacturers,<br />
and municipalities as well as universities and<br />
research institutions. They have joined forces to explore<br />
which basic conditions need to be fulfilled to achieve<br />
Europe-wide e-mobility. Practical research is being<br />
conducted in different demo regions across Europe with<br />
the aim of developing and demonstrating a commonly<br />
accepted and user-friendly framework that combines<br />
interoperable and scalable technical solutions with a<br />
sustainable business platform. Green eMotion will take<br />
into account latest smart grid developments, innovative<br />
ICT solutions, different types of electric vehicles, as well<br />
as urban mobility concepts. To further increase awareness<br />
of e-mobility within the Green eMotion frame work,<br />
EURELECTRIC organised an event with EU Commissioners<br />
Kallas (Transport) and Oettinger (Energy) in June <strong>2012</strong>,<br />
marking the beginning of a small demo site in Brussels by<br />
installing charging stations at the Commission premises.<br />
CARS 21<br />
EURELECTRIC was also involved in the European Commission’s<br />
initiative CARS21 on moving towards a sustainable<br />
and competitive automotive industry. We provided expertise<br />
on e-mobility, in particular how to facilitate the roll-out<br />
of charging stations to ensure that the e-mobility market<br />
takes off in Europe. Further political measures to support<br />
the sustainable transition in the transport sector, with<br />
electrification as an enabler, are to be expected in 2013.
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