A major milestone has been reached: the European Commission, CCAM Association, EGVIAfor2Zero and BEPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work on future R&I activities.
An important milestone has been achieved on 12th September 2025. The three associations representing co-programmed partnerships active in road transport (CCAM Association, EGVIAfor2Zero and BEPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Commission.
Signed in conjunction with the third Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry in Brussels, this MoU aims to position Europe as a leader in sustainable and smart mobility by 2035 and beyond. It will provide a significant contribution to the research and innovation dimension of the Automotive Action Plan by fostering more efficient and targeted EU R&I investments to strengthen the competitiveness of the automotive industry.
Through this agreement, we commit to jointly deliver:
By December 2025:
- A forward-looking joint R&I dimension of the EU vision for the technological competitiveness of the automotive sector
- An overview of the international R&I context in the automotive sector, with particular focus on the areas essential for EU competitiveness
By June 2026:
- A Joint SRIA implementing the R&I aspects of the vision
- An overview of existing R&I programmes and initiatives at EU, national, and regional levels that can contribute to the SRIA objectives
The MoU text is now available for download.
This Memorandum of Understanding marks a first milestone in supporting Europe’s automotive industry to remain competitive, sustainable, and technologically sovereign. By uniting public and private stakeholders on focused, impactful R&I actions, we will accelerate the transition to zero-emission and automated mobility.
Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation
Today’s MoU is another important step in the implementation of the Industrial Automotive Action Plan. Stronger collaboration and better coordination between partnerships will accelerate key technological and service innovations for connected, automated and zero-emission mobility, ensuring that Europe’s automotive industry stays at the forefront of global competition.
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism
