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Focus on ACEA

About ACEA: The Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobiles (ACEA), or European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, unites Europe’s 15 major car, truck, van and bus makers. We are the voice of the auto industry: a technological world leader and the backbone of the EU economy. Our member keep Europe on the move, providing diverse solutions for moving people and goods from A to B. Together, we are progressing on the road to zero-emission and zero-fatality transport. (Source: ACEA website)

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