Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON, one of Europe’s largest distribution grid operators and supplier of energy, joined Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of ACEA member, MAN Truck and Bus for this timely discussion.

The two top CEOs sat down for a head-to-head on what policy makers and industry can do to make Europe’s climate ambitions a reality while retaining our global competitiveness.

Recognising the importance of a collective ‘team sport’ both CEOs were united on the need for urgent and coordinated action to support shared decarbonisation goals.

In sum: policy makers must also play their part in implementing decarbonisation targets by incentivising charging infrastructure and grid network deployment.

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European auto makers want to build a robust European zero-emission mobility ecosystem in Europe that enables manufacturers to retain competitiveness and thrive while serving the need for affordable zero-emission models produced profitably in Europe.

Our industry is undergoing a significant transformation towards zero-emission transport, and collaboration with all stakeholders is key to achieving shared goals like combating climate change. You can learn more about what Europe can do to shore up its electric vehicle manufacturing industry in ACEA’s #FutureDriven Manifesto.

Europe is at a critical juncture in its road transport electrification journey. Policy makers must implement decarbonisation targets by incentivising charging infrastructure and grid network deployment.