{"id":52626,"date":"2025-03-07T16:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acea.auto\/?post_type=events&#038;p=52626"},"modified":"2025-03-07T16:26:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:26:29","slug":"acea-annual-reception-2025-driving-the-future-of-mobility","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/www.acea.auto\/event\/acea-annual-reception-2025-driving-the-future-of-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"ACEA Annual Reception 2025: Driving the future of mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"intro block-container\"><p>The ACEA Annual Reception took place on 5 March 2025 at the Biblioth\u00e8que Solvay in Brussels, bringing together over 250 guests, including top automotive CEOs, policymakers, and key industry stakeholders. The event served as a crucial platform for discussions at a decisive moment ahead of the launch of EU\u2019s Automotive Action Plan. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cntnt block-container\">\n<p>ACEA Director General, Sigrid de Vries, welcomed attendees, setting the stage for insightful exchanges on competitiveness, sustainability, and the EU regulatory framework. Among the evening\u2019s key speakers were Christian Levin, Chair of the ACEA Commercial Vehicles Board and CEO of Scania, and Ola K\u00e4llenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz. Both highlighted the industry&#8217;s commitment to decarbonisation while stressing the need for pragmatic policies to support the transition. With high-level engagement and constructive dialogue, the reception reaffirmed the sector\u2019s dedication to collaboration in shaping Europe\u2019s mobility future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<blockquote class=\"shareable-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">The ACEA Annual Reception took place on 5 March 2025 at the Biblioth\u00e8que Solvay in Brussels, bringing together over 250 guests, including top automotive CEOs, policymakers, and key industry stakeholders. 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