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Agenda

14/09/10 

Automechanika 2010

Frankfurt (Germany), 14-19 September 2010

23/09/10 

63rd IAA Commercial Vehicles

Hanover (Germany), 23 - 30 September 2010

02/10/10 

Mondial de l'Automobile

Paris (France), 2-17 October 2010

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WORKING GROUPS

RTD

RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Mission

The RTD WG’s purpose is to understand the particular challenges facing the automotive supply industry in achieving integration of future innovative components, systems and functionalities, in order to improve the recognition and reward for the automotive suppliers’ contribution to the vehicle manufacturers’ products. It also undertakes the full range of preparatory work for collaborative RTD projects at the European level that support this objective.

Tasks &s objectives
  1. The RTD WG develops and maintains a Technology Strategy;
  2. Assists and supports CLEPA partners in RTD project development on European level;
  3. Is the single CLEPA interface to the EU and ACEA/EUCAR in RTD matters;
  4. Operates an “Information and Communication” panel on RTD matters;
  5. Co-ordinates the “Network of the national Equipment Suppliers’ Associations.
Recent Agenda Topics
  1. Creation and evaluation of project ideas;
  2. prioritisation of these project ideas;
  3. selection of proper participants for each project idea and final agreement;
  1. various lobbying activities;
  2. position papers and Strategic Research Agenda.

Chairperson:

Mr Harry Rogasch, BOSCH

CLEPA Permanents:

Mr Wim Verhoeve, RTD Director
Mr Bjorn Hedlund, RTD Adviser
Mr Geoff Callow, RTD Adviser
Phone: +32 (0)2 740 28 42
Fax: +32 (0)2 732 00 55
E-mail: w.verhoeve(at)clepa.be

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