Definition – Eco-Mobility indicates a new approach to mobility, it means travelling through integrated, socially inclusive, and environmentally friendly transport options, including and integrating walking, cycling, wheeling, and passenging. By enabling citizens and organizations to access goods, services, and information in a sustainable manner, it supports citizens’ quality of life, increases travel choices, and promotes social cohesion.

 

 

 

ECO-MOBILITY: GENERAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles

The Directive on the Promotion of Clean and Energy Efficient Road Transport Vehicles aims at a broad market introduction of environmentally-friendly vehicles.

Commission Communication of 10 January 2007 “Towards a European Strategic Energy Technology Plan” 

Developing new energy technologies can play a decisive role and help to achieve the EU’s goals of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 20% between now and 2020 and increasing by 20% the share of renewable sources in Europe’s energy mix.

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Action Plan on Urban Mobility (08/01/2010)

The European Commission presents the first global program to support urban mobility.

Communication from the Commission: A European strategy on clean and energy efficient vehicles (28/04/2010)

This communication sets out a strategy for encouraging the development and uptake of clean and energy efficient heavy- (buses and trucks) and light-duty vehicles (cars and vans) as well as two- and three-wheelers and quadricycles.