Position
1. Sustainability
- European climate policy is leading
- International cooperation programs for innovation must become more structured
- Simplify the landscape of innovation schemes
- The process of applying for IPCEI status should be simplified
- The Netherlands should actively strengthen the innovation ecosystem for batteries through R&D instruments and a clear public-private strategy
- The fueling and charging infrastructure in the Netherlands needs to be strengthened and highly efficient vehicles must be created
- Introduction of a balanced, technology-neutral climate policy is essential to achieve the environmental targets
- The use of hydrogen as an alternative zero-emission technology deserves a more active government policy
- Accelerating the introduction of the solar car through a subsidy scheme
- Low emission renewable fuels should be promoted
- Active innovation policy for lightweight materials contributes to climate objective
Position
2. Affordability
- A clear subsidy system for zero-emission and highly efficient vehicles must be created
- Current tax regulations hinder new mobility concepts such as Mobility as a Service
- Without technical staff, the whole of the Netherlands will grind to a halt (and so will sustainability)
Position
3. Road Safety
- ADS and artificial intelligence legislation that provides security and privacy protection without stopping innovation
- Improving road safety requires an integrated policy
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