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- [Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/09/11/uber-launches-uks-first-robotaxis-with-a-driver/) - Londoners are able to hail the UK's first robotaxis as Uber today becomes the first company to launch a self-driving minicab. Initially, it only has 15 autonomous vehicles with a licence to operate in the city, and each one must have a human safety driver behind the wheel ready to take control if anything goes
- [World set to cross 1.5°C global warming, but can still limit, adapt to and return from higher temperatures](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/09/03/world-set-to-cross-1-5c-global-warming-but-can-still-limit-adapt-to-and/) - Global temperature rise is set to cross 1.5°C, likely within the next few years, pushing climate risks and impacts to increasingly dangerous heights, but it is still possible to bring temperatures down and achieve global goals in the Paris Agreement, according to a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report. The report, Limiting Overshoot, identifies an ‘overshoot,
- [Happy New Business Year!](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/09/01/happy-new-business-year-2/) - This greeting may sound strange, but it reflects what actually happens in life. The 1st Sept marks the beginning of the Meteorological Autumn, a new school term, a new academic year, new business plans. Even football championships have just resumed. People back from Summer holidays start making plans for the working year ahead (e.g. learning
- [August 2026 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/08/30/august-2026-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - When I teach Sustainability and Digital Transformation to my MSc students in London, I always try to make concrete examples that could help them better understand the theory taught. My favourite thematic example is Smart Cities where several skills need to be gathered when a regular/traditional city intends to become "smart". Technical skills: to complete
- [January 2026 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/02/02/january-2026-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We have been living strange times where all what we used to consider acquired, granted, is no longer so. I don't want to go back too long ago on the time axis when in the world there were identified two clear opposite political forces, which meant also different markets and lifestyles, but I am referring
- [February 2026 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/03/02/february-2026-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Dear Readers, After 180+ monthly editorials, I would like to use this one to answer some of the questions I was asked in recent times by a number of peers, clients and business contacts. The first question regards the technical areas tackled by EPN Consulting in its professional journey.As many may remember, EPN Consulting was
- [March 2026 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/03/31/march-2026-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - When reading the news in these days, apart from those referring to the several wars currently afflicting the World, the most discussed topic is Artificial Intelligence and how this is going to change our lives and the economy of countries. The UK government, for instance, intends to invest over £2 billion between 2026–2030 to accelerate
- [April 2026 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/04/30/april-2026-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We have been living in troubled times for years by now. This morning (30th Apr) the first info on oil price was about $122/barrel, similar to what we had experienced in July 2022 after the early months of the war in Ukraine. It was $60 just a couple of months ago (before 28th Feb 2026,
- [May 2026 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/05/30/may-2026-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - As you may have realised by reading this month's newsletter, some articles and the website of the month relate to climate change. It is a "fresh" memory that London reached 34.8 'C this week. To find the last time of this temperature in London in May (by the way, we are still in Spring, not
- [June 2026 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/06/30/june-2026-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This month I intended to talk about other topics but, unfortunately, I still have to focus on the impending climate change and its tangible effects. As usual, also this year I attended the Reset Connect conference organised in London within the London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2026 that planned to gather more than 75,000 people
- [July 2026 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2026/08/01/july-2026-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Recently, one of my numerous flights departed from Luton airport which I haven't used for many years. The reason why I hadn't chosen it for long time was trains didn't reach the airport directly, but stopped at Luton Airport Parkway. Then, we had to board old, smelly bendy buses to reach the airport. This was
- [December 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/12/29/december-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We are approaching the end of 2025 and one of this year's buzzwords has been Artificial Intelligence (AI), so I have thought of making an experiment and asking Google which developments in transport are going to happen in 2026. In line with the AI increasing popularity, I have chosen to focus on the AI-generated results
- [The UK is going to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme in 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/12/18/the-uk-is-going-to-rejoin-the-erasmus-programme-in-2027/) - The UK and the EU have agreed for the UK to associate to the Erasmus+ programme from 2027. Erasmus+ is an EU programme that provides grant funding for international placements and partnership projects for organisations working in education, training, youth and sport. It aims to helps people improve their education, gain work experience, and grow
- [November 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/12/01/november-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This morning, while having breakfast at home, a piece of TV news attracted my attention. The economics journalist said that, according to some studies, all the money so far invested in AI should generate a revenue figure larger than what the entire Google group makes currently. I guessed it should be a remarkable number but,
- [October 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/10/30/october-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - In the last couple of weeks one of the most exciting news here in London was the awaited arrival of Waymo robotaxis. With the claim: "Hello London! Your Waymo ride is arriving" the company announced its upcoming service across the London streets (the full news is reported below in this newsletter) in 2026. "We’re excited
- [Can Cycling and Micro-Mobility Deliver a Modern and Sustainable City?](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/10/20/can-cycling-and-micro-mobility-deliver-a-modern-and-sustainable-city/) - This question led our business associate - an experienced transport strategist and lifelong cyclist - Giles Bailey to investigate the matter deeply whose results are included in his forthcoming book. The project grew out of decades of work in public transport, mobility strategy and urban innovation, combined with a personal passion for cycling as both
- [New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on 12 October 2025](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/10/11/new-eu-entry-exit-system-ees-will-start-operations-on-12-october-2025/) - The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on 12 October 2025. European countries using the EES will introduce the system gradually at their external borders. This means that data collection will be gradually introduced at border crossing points with full implementation by 10 April 2026. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system for registering
- [September 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/09/28/september-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - On the 24 Sept 2025 edition of the Financial Times I read this interesting news: "Xi Jinping sets out conservative climate goal for China over next decade" where China’s President Xi Jinping, during the UN Climate Summit in New York, outlined his country’s plan for cutting its greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade. He
- [August 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/08/31/august-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This week in Dublin I attended an interesting event on AI and its myths. Several uses of AI were described with their pros and cons, and wise advices were given about being excited with using AI tools while being wary of potential problems they could generate. It seems as now "AI" is the buzzword in
- [July 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/07/24/july-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Last week in London I went out with a friend for dinner. He "called an Uber" - as it is usually said - that promptly arrived. During the journey, which was slow due to the peak-hour traffic and the limit of 20 mph (miles per hour), we were chatting with the driver who mentioned that
- [June 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/06/29/june-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - One of the articles published this month in our newsletter concerns two robotaxi services: one from Volkswagen (MOIA) and one from Tesla that started a trial with a mini-fleet of 11 vehicles. By the way, yesterday I read a piece of news where Elon Musk was super happy saying that one Tesla vehicle drove autonomously
- [EPN Consulting CEO took part in the ITS-UK Parliamentary Reception in London](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/06/21/epn-consulting-ceo-took-part-in-the-its-uk-parliamentary-reception/) - Our EPN Consulting CEO, Stefano Mainero, was invited to participate in the ITS UK Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons, London, on 17th June 2025. As reported in the ITS UK website, the event brought together MPs, Peers, Civil servants, and members from across the Intelligent Transport sector to highlight the role of
- [EPN Consulting CEO attended #MOVE2025 in London](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/06/20/epn-consulting-ceo-attended-move2025-in-london/) - On 18-19 June 2025 the EPN Consulting CEO, Stefano Mainero, attended MOVE 2025 in London, an event dedicated to sustainable transport and the technology applied to it. Hereafter, his report. "I attended the #MOVE2025 event in London and I have learnt a lot about the fast-moving field of (intelligent, electrifying, electrified, sustainable, etc.) mobility. The
- [May 2025 editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/05/31/may-2025-editorial-the-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This Saturday morning I indulged in one of my favourite moments: reading several newspapers worldwide to try and shape my own views on geopolitics, economics, technology, and more. On the Wall Street Journal I read with interest this article: "It’s Waymo’s World. We’re All Just Riding in It". It describes how automated vehicles are progressing
- [April 2025 editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/04/30/april-2025-editorial-the-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A few years ago I read an interesting article on parking spaces realised in dedicated structures. It was said that modern cars are larger and heavier than in the past, making these structures not only obsolete, but also dangerous. As a matter of fact, they were designed and built decades ago when the average weight
- [EPN Consulting CEO gave a lecture at the Ravensbourne University London](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/05/04/epn-consulting-ceo-gave-a-lecture-at-ravensbourne-university-london/) - Last 30 Apr 2025 our EPN Consulting CEO Stefano Mainero gave a lecture to students of the Ravensbourne University London on the importance of networking and community building to fuel business and employment paths.Stefano explained his journey from being a university student to entering the professional world as an employee (first in Italy and then
- [March 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/03/26/march-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This March 2025 I am happy to have dedicated 4 full days (out of a total of 21 working days) to attend three interesting events: the "ITS UK Annual conference" in Manchester, the conference on "Horizon Europe Showcase – Celebrating one year of association", and the "Connected Places Summit", both held in London. The Horizon
- [February 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/02/27/february-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A couple of days ago I received in my e-mailbox an interesting article published in the World Bank blog: "Less driving, more living, and the promise of the 15-minute city" that describes some reflections about the 15-min-city concept. In the article it is mentioned that good results of the "Barcelona's Superblocks" concept as one of
- [The STEPZERO Service for the UK (StepZero4UK©)](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/01/17/the-stepzero-service-for-the-uk/) - The "StepZero" Service, designed by our Dublin-based sister company EPN Consulting Research and Innovation, is now available also in the UK and named StepZero4UK©. The FACT - We have come across tens of companies that would like to take part in EU-funded projects but, for some reasons, are not able to proceed. These reasons range
- [January 2025 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2025/01/30/january-2025-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - When reading newspapers and magazines worldwide in these first days of 2025, it seems Artificial Intelligence is the most discussed topic. A couple of examples regard the new Samsung S25 mobile phone, launched on 21 Jan 2025, proudly showing the implementation of AI-based functions and the recently unveiled Chinese DeepSeek, already identified as the latest
- [December 2024 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/12/29/december-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We are approaching the end of 2024, a very troubled year for many reasons, in particular geopolitics and consequent serious geoeconomics situations across the world. As our readers know, we never talk about politics unless this has direct effects on future visions, technology, innovative services, etc. so I am not going to do it this
- [CPTPP: The UK has joined Asia's trade club](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/12/16/cptpp-uk-has-joined-asias-trade-club-but-what-is-it/) - The UK has joined a trade pact with several countries in Asia and the Pacific, including Japan and Australia. The name of this pact - CPTPP - is a mouthful, but it's a club of more than 500 million people the UK will have greater access to. So what does it mean for businesses and
- [November 2024 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/11/27/november-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - The 26 Nov 2024 was the UN World Sustainable Transport Day, which was officially decided last year after a Resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 16 May 2023. For those who have been dealing with Intelligent and Sustainable Transport since the early 1990s like myself, it is a great achievement. There are many
- [COP29: Circular economy investments deliver social, economic and environmental benefits](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/11/20/cop29-circular-economy-investments-deliver-social-economic-and-environmental-benefits/) - Countries and businesses are seeking to reduce their resource footprint to cut costs, derisk supply chains and reduce waste, according to a new report on the circular economy Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are working to advance the circular economy, using a wide spectrum of instruments and focusing on a variety of sectors The new report
- [EPN Consulting celebrates 15 years of service](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/11/15/epn-consulting-celebrates-15-years-of-service/) - Time really flies fast. I remember when long time ago I was planning to set up EPN Consulting and, to get prepared, I was reading plenty of British and American books on how to manage a company first, and then how to do it in the consulting industry. While it was easy to find good
- [October 2024 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/10/31/october-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Yesterday, 30th Oct 2024, we were all shocked by the horrible images seen on media about the disastrous floods that hit the Spanish city and province of Valencia where nearly 100 deaths are reported. Road infrastructures, houses, shops, cars, lorries have been destroyed, some people have been left stranded, the Madrid-Valencia high-speed railways interrupted. As
- [Over a fifth of people in the UK ‘have had storm damage to their home in past five years’](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/10/18/over-a-fifth-of-people-have-had-storm-damage-to-their-home-in-past-five-years/) - Over a fifth (22%) of UK homes have suffered storm damage and one in eight (12%) have had flooding in the last five years, research for a major insurer indicates. Two-fifths (40%) of homes have been impacted by some form of extreme weather, Aviva said. Just over a third (34%) of people believe climate change
- [September 2024 editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/09/30/september-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This morning 30th Sept 2024 we find on newspapers the alarming situation of Stellantis and Aston Martin whose shares drop sharply after profit warnings amid China woes. A few days ago we heard that Volkswagen issued second profit warning in three months on weaker sales, thus the carmaker looks to close plants in Germany for
- [EPN Consulting attended the ITS UK Parliamentary Reception](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/09/06/epn-consulting-attended-the-its-uk-parliamentary-reception/) - EPN Consulting CEO, Dr Ing Stefano Mainero, was invited to attend the ITS UK Parliamentary Reception held at the House of Commons in London on 04 Sept 2024. The event was the excellent opportunity to officially announce Birmingham as the host city for the ITS World Congress in 2027 at a signing ceremony. The Reception
- [August 2024 editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/08/29/august-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This morning I have read on the Italian newspaper IlSole24Ore that "Google and Microsoft consume more electricity than tens of countries". This follows an article I read in May 2024 on Forbes: "AI Is Pushing The World Toward An Energy Crisis" and, in particular: The data centers used to train and operate these models (e.g.
- [Five charts: How climate change is driving up food prices around the world](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/08/28/five-charts-how-climate-change-is-driving-up-food-prices-around-the-world/) - Extreme weather events, geopolitical conflict, high input costs and increased demand all contributed to these spikes, experts told Carbon Brief in June. The impact of these events varies depending on the type of food – olive oil, orange juice and other common supermarket items are now more expensive, for example, whereas grains have dropped in price compared to the start of this
- [Climate crisis helped drive payouts to seven-year high, say insurers](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/08/12/climate-crisis-helped-drive-payouts-to-seven-year-high-say-insurers/) - Britain’s largest insurance firms have warned that the climate crisis has contributed to driving up insurance payouts to the highest level in seven years, after a sharp rise in damage to households and businesses from weather events. Figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) show that the amount paid out in the three months
- [July 2024 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/07/29/july-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Those who live or are visiting the EU have been forced to change their habit when drinking from a plastic bottle as since 1st July 2024 all plastic bottles must have their caps tethered. This follows a decision from the EU taken in 2018 to reduce spare plastic items that have been invading our cities,
- [The UK has almost 1m EV chargers](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/07/16/uk-has-almost-1m-ev-chargers/) - There are now almost 1m electric car chargers in the UK, according to data, a figure that the industry argues is proof that installations are keeping pace with increasing sales of battery vehicles. There were 930,000 UK chargers at the end of June 2024, according to ChargeUK, a lobby group, but the majority of these
- [Why England, despite its climate, is at risk of running out of water](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/07/04/why-england-despite-its-climate-is-at-risk-of-running-out-of-water/) - Despite recording the rainiest 18 months on record, England is facing a drought in the coming months. This is an unusual water volatility situation, characterised by alternating periods of drought and flooding. The problem for cities in the country is that rainwater is not stored appropriately. Consequently, the Environment Agency predicts a shortfall of nearly 5
- [June 2024 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/07/02/june-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This month we are a bit late issuing the EPN Consulting newsletter, same as it has recently happened to flights in Europe. The combination of the Swiss Air Traffic Controllers and the EuroATC problems generated a knock-on effect of delays that reached up to 5 hours.Plenty of flights in Europe were disrupted and many people
- [May 2024 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/05/28/may-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Those who are loyal readers of the EPN Consulting Newsletter and my editorials know we never talk about politics. However, we are now approaching a very interesting period where the EU is going to general elections from 6th to 9th June and the UK is going to snap general elections on 4th July. All these
- [World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/05/09/worlds-top-climate-scientists-expect-global-heating-to-blast-past-1-5c-target/) - Hundreds of the world’s leading climate scientists expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5 'C (4.5F) above preindustrial levels this century, blasting past internationally agreed targets and causing catastrophic consequences for humanity and the planet, an exclusive Guardian survey has revealed. Almost 80% of the respondents, all from the authoritative Intergovernmental Panel on
- [April 2024 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/04/28/april-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A few years ago we started being bombarded with news about a quickly-needed transport electrification, therefore cars manufacturers began a strong competition to renew their programs and radically change the offer: reducing the number of models equipped with traditional Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) in favour of full hybrid and then fully electric (i.e. BEV=Battery Electric
- [March 2024 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/03/28/march-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - If you are a frequent traveller like me, I am sure you share the same issue I face every time I have to board an aircraft: rules are different according to the airline chosen. These rules regard either the baggage allowed on board or the kind of ticket bought…or both! Just a few examples: with
- [January 2024 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/01/29/january-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - The "2024 World Economic Forum (WEF)" has recently ended and the Special Address by António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, hopefully generated some concerns in the participants (video). He said that, although 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded, it could well be considered one of the coldest according to the current trends of the world's rising
- [February 2024 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/02/29/february-2024-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A couple of days ago I attended the 2024 ITS UK Conference in Manchester (UK), organised within the larger "Interchange" event. The conference had excellent speakers and discussed challenging topics that made the day spent valuable. One of the topics discussed was MaaS (Mobility as a Service) where many ideas, strategies, benefits, etc. were debated.
- [is MaaS dead?](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/03/20/is-maas-dead/) - In the FEB 2024 Editorial our CEO Stefano Mainero talked about Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and its difficulty of becoming a proper system that could be widely adopted to incentivise the use of a seamless public transport system that could also include soft modes such as cycling and walking. The MaaS concept was introduced
- [CCC says UK government is falling short on adapting for climate change](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/03/18/ccc-says-uk-government-is-falling-short-on-adapting-for-climate-change/) - The Climate Change Committee (CCC) says UK government is falling short on adapting for climate change. CCC has published its report on the third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) published by ministers last July, intended to set out how people, buildings and vital national infrastructure including transport, water, energy and telecommunications networks could be protected from
- [The Roman Empire’s Worst Plagues Were Linked to Climate Change](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/01/28/the-roman-empires-worst-plagues-were-linked-to-climate-change/) - The sixth-century C.E. (aka BC) Plague of Justinian was “a pestilence, by which the whole human race came near to being annihilated", according to the Byzantine historian Procopius. Up to half the population of the Roman Empire and tens of millions of people around the Mediterranean may have been killed in the pandemic, which is
- [Where in Europe has the best and worst Internet speeds?](https://epnconsulting.eu/2024/01/10/where-in-europe-has-the-best-and-worst-internet-speeds/) - We spend on average over six hours a day on the Internet. This could be a very productive use of your time or an infuriating experience, depending on whether your Internet connection is lagging. And it appears that the country you live in could be a key factor in whether you will enjoy the experience
- [Extreme Weather Has Long-Term Health Consequences](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/12/29/extreme-weather-has-long-term-health-consequences/) - When Hurricane Otis smashed into Acapulco, Mexico, in October, the Category 5 storm left a trail of devastation in its wake. Because weather models had predicted that Otis would make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, mitigation plans for a stronger storm had not been put into place in time. Now authorities estimate that rebuilding
- [December 2023 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/12/24/december-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - As usual for this season's holidays, I returned to my hometown, Turin, which is the capital of the Piedmont region (NW Italy). The name means at the foot of the mountains. I remember when I was younger and until 1990s, this was the period when the majority of my friends were getting organised to spend
- [The UK’s association to the world-leading Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes has been officially sealed ](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/12/12/the-uks-association-to-the-world-leading-horizon-europe-and-copernicus-programmes-has-been-officially-sealed/) - Following the news on 7th Sept 2023 the UK and EU had found an agreement about the UK re-joining the Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes, on 4th Dec 2023 the agreement was sealed. This deal is set to create and support thousands of new jobs as part of the next generation of research talent. It
- [November 2023 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/11/30/november-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - In the last two days we have lost two milestones of the 20th century: Henry Kissinger, 100, and Charles T. Munger, 99. While the first person - the most experienced and appreciated diplomat and POTUS advisor ever - may sound known to you, the second person will be known if we add he was "much
- [Stefano Mainero will speak tomorrow in London at the ITS UK event](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/11/08/stefano-mainero-will-speak-at-the-its-uk-export-study-launch-event/) - Stefano Mainero, our Founder & CEO, is going to speak tomorrow 9th Nov 2023 in London during the ITS UK Export Study Launch event. After the agreement reached last Sept 2023 concerning the UK joining Horizon Europe as of 1st January 2024, Stefano will inform the ITS UK members on the benefits of taking part
- [October 2023 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/10/25/october-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This morning I read on the Wall Street Journal that The California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended Cruise’s autonomous-driving permit on Tuesday, in practice halting its robot-taxi service in San Francisco. The company, whose majority is controlled by General Motors, states on its website that "it is working hard to address today’s transportation barriers and
- [EPN Consulting CEO to speak in London at the "Launch of the ITS Exports Study"](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/10/24/epn-consulting-ceo-to-speak-at-the-launch-of-the-its-exports-study/) - Stefano Mainero, EPN Consulting Founder & CEO, is going to talk in London about Horizon Europe for UK companies at the launch of a new study exploring the export priorities of the UK ITS sector.From 01 Jan 2024 the UK is again eligible to participate in the EU Horizon Europe and Copernicus funding scheme as
- [Stockholm to ban petrol and diesel cars from centre from 2025](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/10/18/stockholm-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-cars-from-centre-from-2025/) - Stockholm has announced plans to become the first big capital city to ban petrol and diesel cars from its centre, in an effort to slash pollution and reduce noise. From 2025, 20 blocks of Stockholm’s inner city area, spanning its finance and main shopping districts, will be restricted to electric vehicle traffic only. A decision
- [EPN Consulting has Set up a "UK-based Horizon Europe Task Force"](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/09/14/epn-consulting-has-set-up-a-uk-based-horizon-europe-task-force/) - Following the 7-Sept-2023 announcement of the UK Government that the UK is due to rejoin Horizon Europe as of 1st Jan 2024, we are happy to inform our Clients that we have set up a “UK-based Horizon Europe Task Force” dedicated to assist them preparing and submitting robust project proposals. We can also help them
- [September 2023 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/09/24/september-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Recently the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a revision of the policies designed to help the UK meet its legally binding target of cutting its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. He delayed the ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035, and relaxed other targets. Mr Sunak
- [The EC and the UK Government have reached an agreement in principle on the association of the UK to Horizon Europe and Copernicus](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/09/19/the-ec-and-the-uk-government-have-reached-an-agreement-in-principle-on-the-association-of-the-uk-to-horizon-europe-and-copernicus/) - In a joint declaration, the European Commission and the UK Government have cemented the UK's participation in the esteemed programmes of Horizon Europe and Copernicus. In order to swiftly enact the necessary legal instruments, both parties are embarking on an exciting shared journey. These instruments will undergo a meticulous process involving the Specialised Committee on
- [August 2023 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/08/31/august-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - As anticipated a few weeks ago, the revamped EPN Consulting website is now live! This was done for a number of reasons. First of all, the older website was designed more than five years ago and it needed a fresher look. Then, the incorporation of the new EPN Consulting Research and Innovation based in Dublin
- [June 2023 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/06/30/june-2023-editorial-epn-consuting-newsletter-2/) - As you can read below in this newsletter, on 15 June 2023 we at EPN Consulting organised and held the final conference of the Erasmus+ “Collective Innovation to Fight Climate Change” project in London. The title was “Racing to Net Zero” because we believe we must accelerate the pace to achieve Net Zero to avoid
- [UK and EU Reach Draft Agreement for Britain's Re-Entry into Horizon Europe Program](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/07/06/july-2023-editorial-epn-consuting-newsletter/) - In a significant development, negotiators from the UK and the European Union have reached a draft deal regarding Britain's re-entry into the Horizon Europe research program. After months of intense negotiations, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to receive the draft agreement this weekend. The final confirmation of the agreement is anticipated to take
- [AI in Logistics: Transforming the Industry with Efficiency and Innovation](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/07/14/july-2023-editorial-epn-consuting-newsletter-2/) - In the vast realm of supply chains and transportation, the logistics industry plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient movement of goods across the globe. Over the years, technological advancements have consistently driven progress, and one innovation stands out among the rest—Artificial Intelligence (AI). While countless articles have discussed AI's impact on logistics, this
- [July 2023 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/07/31/july-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - In this hot Summer 2023 some novel upgrades have been happening in EPN Consulting and I would like our readers to be among the first ones to be informed. After 5 years, the EPN Consulting website is going to be revamped and this will be the opportunity to also refresh the EPN Consulting Logo whose story
- [UK and Singapore Deepen Collaboration in Sustainable Finance and FinTech](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/08/02/august-newsletter/) - The UK and Singapore convened their 8th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue in London, discussing vital areas like sustainable finance and FinTech innovation. Both nations emphasized the urgency of scaling financing to support the global transition to net zero economies. On the sustainable finance front, the UK and Singapore highlighted the importance of transparent transition plans to
- [Daffodils: Are they Really a Green Solution to Methane Emissions?](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/08/07/august-newsletter-2/) - In an ambitious four-year trial taking place in the UK, an unexpected solution to reduce methane emissions from cows is being explored: daffodils. These bright, cheerful flowers, typically associated with Wales, have a hidden power. High-altitude daffodils produce an extract that shows early promise in reducing methane emissions when fed to cows. However, growing flower
- [Controversy Surrounds New North Sea Oil and Gas Licenses](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/08/09/august-newsletter-3/) - The UK government's plan to issue over 100 new drilling licenses in the North Sea has sparked heated debates. Chancellor Rishi Sunak aims to maximize oil and gas extraction, causing concern among environmental groups and Conservative MPs. Critics argue that this "maxing out" policy will jeopardize the country's climate commitments and hinder progress towards net-zero
- [Overcoming Workforce Challenges on the Road to Net Zero](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/08/21/august-newsletter-03/) - In the pursuit of a sustainable future, the quest for achieving net zero emissions has taken centre stage, igniting crucial conversations across various sectors. However, lurking in the shadows, a symphony of voices from the UK environment sector discloses a pressing concern – the obstacles of staff shortages, deficits in specialized expertise, and inadequate compensation
- [G20-Backed Rules Redefine Corporate Climate Change Disclosures](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/06/28/june-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - The need for comprehensive climate change disclosures has become paramount in an era where our planet's health hangs in the balance. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has unveiled a groundbreaking set of global rules endorsed by the G20. These rules aim to transform sustainability reporting, empowering regulators to
- [FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE - Racing to Net Zero: Accelerating Collective Innovation for a Sustainable Future](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/06/28/june01-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - On June 15, 2023, EPN CONSULTING hosted the international conference "FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE - Racing to Net Zero" at the London School of Economics. This highly anticipated event brought together diverse participants from the sustainability ecosystem, all united in their commitment to combating climate change. Entrepreneurs, start-ups, accelerators, policymakers, consultants, and many others gathered to
- [May 2023 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/05/31/may-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We often read that conventional transport is highly responsible for emitting polluting agents in the air, which contribute to climate change. In Winter times, these polluting agents are also emitted by heating systems for buildings and they contribute to climate change too. There are many human activities that contribute to cause climate change, the most
- [EPN Consulting is organising the "Racing to NetZero" International Conference !](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/05/11/epn-consulting-is-organising-the-racing-to-netzero-international-conference/) - EPN Consulting is the Coordinator of the Erasmus+ project "Collective Innovation to Fight Climate Change" that started in Dec 2020 and will end in June 2023. For this reason we are organising the "Racing to Net Zero" International Conference on 15th June 2023 that will be held at the London School of Economics. There will
- [Would you like to receive the newsletter from EPN Consulting Research and Innovation?](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/04/28/would-you-like-to-receive-the-newsletter-from-epn-consulting-research-and-innovation/) - As you have recently read on the EPN Consulting Newsletters, in Feb 2022 Stefano Mainero set up the EPN Consulting Research and Innovation Ltd. company in Dublin (Ireland). The company takes care of all EU Affairs, European funds, European projects as well as a number of topics regarding the Climate Change Resilience and adaptation in
- [April 2023 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/04/30/april-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - As many of my friends and colleagues know, I travel by plane often across Europe on business (at least twice a month) and it may happen, like the last week of March 2023, that I visit four countries (this time: Belgium, UK, Bulgaria, Italy) in five days. I have been having this lifestyle at least
- [The "Fight Climate Change" project held the 2nd training session in Sofia (Bulgaria)](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/04/06/the-fight-climate-change-project-held-the-2nd-training-session-in-sofia/) - From 27th to 31st March 2023, the "Collective Innovation to Fight Climate Change" project, funded by Erasmus+ and coordinated by EPN Consulting, held in Sofia (Bulgaria) its 2nd training session. This 2nd training event - "Sustainable innovation and culture of change" - was addressed to entrepreneurs and participated by 22 individuals from the UK, Belgium,
- [March 2023 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/03/29/march-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - In these recent weeks I have travelled a lot across Europe spending an average of 4 nights a week in hotels. My travels have been highly multimodal and, apart waterborne, I have taken all means of transport also for a single leg. Transport was an autonomous discipline when I attended my university courses in mid
- [February 2023 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/02/25/february-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This is the 150th issue of the monthly newsletter that started in September 2010, nine months after EPN Consulting was established. It evolved through the years until the current format. In the next months you will see further changes in the topics presented as there will be differentiation from the one that is going to
- [January 2023 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2023/01/30/january-2023-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A few days ago I read a piece of news on my home city, Turin (NW Italy): due to the high level of pollution, the city council intends to create an "Environmental" Limited Traffic Zone in addition to the existing LTZ that covers the city centre. The new area would be much larger than the
- [December 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/12/26/december-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A few days ago, I was thinking about Urban Mobility as this topic affects the life of many of us. We read a lot about different business models to attract more passengers using public transport by making it free (like in Luxembourg) or very cheap (some attempts were made for trains in Germany and Spain).
- [November 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/11/30/november-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A couple of days ago I was reading the latest issue of the Economist magazine and my attention was caught by the following article: "Europe faces an enduring crisis of energy and geopolitics - This will weaken it and threaten its global position" where the following is quite worrying: "...Europe, with its quaint insistence on
- [October 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/10/31/october-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - The issues of energy costs, availability, markets trade, etc. have been discussed for months and clear solutions or agreements are not yet consolidated. We are approaching (maybe mild) winter and electricity supply for heating our houses and related bills are certainly a priority. Paradoxically, soon after many countries decided to ban the circulation of vehicles
- [September 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/09/30/september-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - When I attended a mobility and transport conference in London in 2018 I remember the hot topic discussed in speeches and during coffee breaks was about electric flying taxis and how they could solve congestion problems in our cities. The most common example was the transfer between Heathrow airport and Central London that could take
- [August 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/08/28/august-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - If I have to choose one buzzword for this August 2022, that is Energy. The rocketing price of gas that from EUR 27 MWh reached EUR 340 MWh at the Amsterdam's TTF (Title Transfer Facility) in just 12 months has triggered emergency in all European countries. Every country is trying to find a solution by
- [July 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/07/31/july-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We have been reading about Climate Change for years, but not many people believed it concerned themselves. We were used to see hurricanes, flooding, drought in other parts of the world. We were sorry for those populations for a bit, then we went back to our day-to-day life forgetting what we had watched on TV
- [June 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/06/30/june-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Last month, at the bottom of the May 2022 EPN Consulting Newsletter you may have noticed an additional motto. That's why I am so happy and proud to dedicate this editorial to our brand-new company, recently set up in Dublin (Ireland): EPN Consulting Research and Innovation Ltd. WHY set up a new company? There are
- [May 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/06/02/may-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - In these weeks we have been experiencing severe disruptions at airports in the UK and Ireland (Dublin, in particular). The relevant authorities managing the airports during the heavy months of Covid-19 pandemic were forced to lay off staff to reduce fixed costs and this was perfectly understandable as there were literally no flights scheduled. Then,
- [April 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/05/02/april-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Last week I was in Brussels (again) and I had to travel to an area I have never visited before. Therefore, I planned my trip on Google the night before. On the day, I followed the information provided and reached the venue as planned. Coming back to my hotel in the afternoon, I chose a
- [March 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/03/30/march-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Yesterday after two long years I enjoyed attending a conference in Brussels on EU-funded Transport projects. It was good to see old and new acquaintances and learn about the results obtained by projects recently finished and interim achievements of ongoing projects. A comment from one of the speakers was: there are too many cars in
- [February 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/03/02/february-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Those who regularly read my editorial know that since its beginning in September 2010 I have never discussed political topics. EPN Consulting is a B2B company that provides professional services in Sustainability, Intelligent Mobility and Smart Cities as technical areas and EU-funded project as well as EU Affairs and inter-disciplinary services. For this reason, I
- [January 2022 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2022/01/30/january-2022-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We are all pretty bored with hearing about the Covid-19 statistics, infection forecast, predictions, analyses for every European country, for Europe, for the entire world. However, it is unavoidable to notice that during 2 years of pandemic our lives and lifestyles as well as working habits have been deeply affected. In particular, office work has
- [December 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/12/23/december-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Despite the complicated times we have been living in the last 21 months, I am so happy and proud to say we were able to organise the Final Conference of the i2SustainIT project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ scheme, last 9th Dec 2021 in London. The conference was an ambitious task allocated to EPN Consulting, the
- [November 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/11/30/november-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Here we are again: since today, 30th Nov 2021, from 4am GMT to enter the UK fully vaccinated travellers need to prove they have already booked & paid a PCR test to be carried out by day 2. The price ranges from £55 to £99 (EUR 66 to EUR 120) while until yesterday evening an
- [October 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/10/29/october-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Last week I travelled to Piraeus (Greece) to attend the 1st training course and the 3rd Steering Committee meeting of the Erasmus+ i2SustainIT project that EPN Consulting coordinates. While in Greece I looked at the fuel prices and I noticed a huge difference between the price of gasoline and diesel (the latter 28-30 Eurocents cheaper).
- [The 1st Training Course of the i2SustainIT project was a success!](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/10/28/the-1st-training-course-of-the-i2sustainit-project-was-a-success/) - The Erasmus+ i2SustainIT (Impact Incubator for Nurturing Sustainability) project - coordinated by EPN Consulting - held its 1st Training Course from 18 to 22 October 2021 in Piraeus (Greece) and was hosted by our Greek project partner IDEC. The course was on on "Design Thinking for Impact Incubation" and was attended by 30 delegates from
- [September 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/09/30/september-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - From 31st Oct to 12th Nov 2021 in Glasgow (UK) there will be a crucial event for the entire world: the UN Climate Change conference 2021 - better known as COP26 - organised by the UK in collaboration with Italy. During these 12 days of workshops and discussions four goals need to be achieved: 1.
- [August 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/08/31/august-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - In the last 20-25 years there has been a discussion in Europe about the impact of freight transport by lorries and Heavy Good Vehicles (HGVs) on the environment because of the different kinds of pollution they generate such as noise, CO2 emissions, road occupancy, vibrations on bridges and viaducts, etc... Many initiatives of the European
- [July 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/07/27/july-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - On the New York Times today I read an article about the different willingness to go back to the office after the long period of home working due to the Covid-19 pandemic and consequent sessions of lockdown measures. From the survey carried out in the USA it emerged that only 36% of Baby Boomers (individuals
- [June 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/06/25/june-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-editorial/) - This morning (25 June 2021), while reading the Financial Times, I was hit by this title: "EE to bring back mobile roaming charges in Europe". For those who are not in the UK, EE is one of the four major telephony providers (owned by British Telecom) that claims to offer No.1 5G network while providing
- [May 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/05/26/may-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - It's hot news of these days the steep rise and fall of Bitcoin. When in Feb 2021 Elon Musk (Tesla and SpaceX founder) announced that Tesla cars could be purchased by paying in Bitcoins, the cryptocurrency value sky rocketed. A few weeks ago, though, he counter-announced that he had decided to dismiss payments in Bitcoins
- [April 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/04/26/april-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Last 22 April 2021 the world celebrated the "Earth Day", launched by the USA in 1970, to make governments and people sensitive about the health of our planet and how a joint effort of everyone to protect it is absolutely necessary for the continuation of life (human, animal and vegetal) in the next decades/centuries. Especially
- [March 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/03/28/march-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - On 20th March 2021 we officially entered Spring 2021 but, unfortunately, we still have to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopefully, in the next months things will improve and we can resume some aspects of our previous lifestyle like enjoying a cold beer with friends and starting travelling again which, for frequent travellers like myself, this
- [EPN Consulting launches the New Erasmus+ project: "Collective Innovation to Fight Climate Change"](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/03/26/epn-consulting-launches-the-new-erasmus-project-collective-innovation-to-fight-climate-change/) - We are happy to have kickoffed the new Erasmus+ project that we coordinate: "Collective Innovation to Fight Climate Change" on 24-25 March 2021. The meeting was supposed to be in London but, due to the current pandemic situation, we had to hold it virtually. The project's aim is to fight climate change through collective
- [i2SustainIT Erasmus+ Project - Design Thinking Competencies of Coaches survey](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/03/22/i2sustainit-erasmus-project-design-thinking-competencies-of-coaches-survey/) - Dear All, I hope you and your family are safe and well! I am the co-ordinator of the Erasmus+ i2SustainIT (Impact Incubator for Nurturing Sustainability) project which aims to maximise the understanding of impact, impact investment and sustainability to tackle societal and environmental challenges. Together with the other project partners from the UK, Belgium, Bulgaria
- [February 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/02/23/february-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This month the EPN Consulting Newsletter is longer than usual as many pieces of news and EPN Consulting activities needed space! At every beginning of new year business activities resume after holidays, companies in many countries that ended their past fiscal year start working on the implementation of new year's plans, but this 2021 is
- [VALMETAL from Valencia (Spain) joined the EPN Consulting Network](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/02/16/valmetal-from-valencia-spain-joined-the-epn-consulting-network/) - EPN Consulting is happy to welcome VALMETAL, a new member from Valencia, Spain. The VALMETAL cluster is composed by several agents: Metal Manufacturers, Equipment Goods Suppliers, Digital and Technological Facilitators, Technological Institutes, Research and Knowledge Centres, Technological Competence Schools and Technological Consulting Services. The Valencian Metal Mechanic Cluster was promoted by FEMEVAL and AIDIMME under the designation “Metal Manufacturing Innovative Cluster
- [The EPN Consulting CEO, Stefano Mainero, spoke at a webinar organised by the Italian Traffic & Transport Engineering Association](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/02/16/epn-consulting-ceo-spoke-at-a-webinar-organised-by-the-italian-transport-traffic-engineering-association/) - On 9th Feb 2021 the EPN Consulting CEO Stefano Mainero spoke at a webinar organised by the Piedmont branch of AIIT, the Italian Traffic and Transport Engineering Association. The speech was on Intelligent & Sustainable Mobility: current themes, EU vision and Future EU funding . The speech outline was: Part 1 - Current themes Intro
- [EPN Consulting co-ordinates a new Erasmus+ project to fight Climate Change](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/02/16/epn-consulting-will-coordinate-a-new-erasmus-project-to-fight-climate-change/) - A few weeks ago EPN Consulting signed the contract with the UK National Agency to coordinate a new Erasmus+ project aiming to fight climate change. "Collective Innovation to Fight Climate Change" - the title of the 30-month project - will enjoy the collaboration of EPN Consulting with other six partners from Europe: CREATIVE DISTRICT (Belgium)
- [January 2021 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2021/01/28/january-2021-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - When long time ago I was an Electronic Engineering student at the Politecnico di Torino university I remember that all of our professors insisted on the importance of numbers and the strict precision with which we should have handled them. As a matter of fact, electronic circuits, digital communications, civil infrastructures, for instance, they work
- [December 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/12/23/december-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A couple of editorials ago I described my concerns about the expansion of the electric cars market as these vehicles are currently too expensive to grant a wide adoption among consumers and for this reason I was suggesting that new business models should be introduced to make their use (e.g. pay per use, long term
- [November 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/11/26/november-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - At the beginning of last week I was busy attending (virtually) three conferences in the same days. When these heavy "learning" sessions ended, I felt exhausted and it was only Wednesday! I guess that many of us are having this kind of experience in this period of jeopardised lockdowns across Europe. As we were easily
- [October 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/10/27/october-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A fully electric FCA 500 model was recently announced , which finally welcomes also FCA in the arena of e-vehicles. On TV I have recently watched a programme on e-mobility describing some new electric and/or hybrid vehicles launched by Renault (e-Clio), a new e-Mini and the strategic plan of BMW to have soon 21 cars
- [September 2020 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/09/28/september-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - During these days we have been reading about increasing rate of new Covid-19 cases, which some politicians name it as 2nd wave and surely generate uncertainties among people. That's understandable. What is not clear is the provision of data concerning: the number of infected people that seems to be proportional to the number of PCR
- [August 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/08/30/august-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We are approaching the 1st September that for many of us represents the real beginning of the year (instead of the 1st January) when all activities resume, New Year's resolution is written on a to-do list such as subscribing to a foreign language course, paying for a gym pass, designing strategic careers decisions, etc.. Personally,
- [July 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/07/27/july-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We are in the heart of Summer, some of us already on holidays while some others planning them, and the Covid-19 pandemic is still among us. At global level there are worrying infection rates in the U.S., Brazil and South America, India to mention the most (tragically) popular. In Europe there are swinging peaks in
- [June 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/06/23/june-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - I used to fly quite often, generally every other week, and now that I have not been flying for 6 weeks in a row, it seems very strange to me. As a matter of fact, in these days, unless for urgent matters, there is no reasons for flying on business as there is nowhere to
- [EPN Consulting has launched #i2SustainIT, the new Erasmus+ project!](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/06/21/epn-consulting-has-launched-i2sustainit-the-new-erasmus-project/) - We at EPN Consulting are proud to announce that a few days ago we coordinated the kick-off meeting of our new Erasmus+ project: "Impact Incubator for Nurturing Sustainability" - i2 SustainIT. The overall consortium is participated by 6 partners from 4 countries: EPN Consulting (Stefano Mainero - Coordinator) - UK CEED Bulgaria - Bulgaria Creative District
- [May 2020 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/05/25/may-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - In my previous editorials I mentioned a few business areas affected by the Covid-19 outbreak and now that EU countries follow different rules and schedules to re-open activities and services, the overall situation is pretty confusing. This regards opening borders to other EU member states (e.g. Italy intends to open them as of 3rd June
- [April 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/04/28/april-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - The majority of us in Europe have been experiencing a long period of lockdown in our houses, working from home (for those jobs that allow it), sharing the flat 24/7 with family (never happened before..!), new habits to build, new way of doing business and new ways of keeping ourselves professionally updated. This last item
- [EPN Consulting continues assisting its Clients as usual also during this period of countries lockdown](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/03/24/epn-consulting-continues-assisting-its-clients-as-usual-also-during-this-period-of-countries-lockdown/) - EPN Consulting is based in the UK but, as many of you already know, we have collaborators, clients, and members in many European countries. Since its incorporation in 2009 the company has always promoted a modern way of working based on: robust project planning (instead of Last-In First-Out tasks) quality of results (instead of quantity
- [March 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/03/25/march-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - This month I am uncertain as I wouldn't like to talk about how the Covid-19 affected our lifestyles and routines, but it seems that any other topic wouldn't have much sense as our professional and personal activities have been either suspended or radically changed to try and adapt to this new and unprecedented experience. For
- [February 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/02/26/february-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - The hot topic of these weeks is the Coronavirus that started in some areas of China and spread to some countries in the world, including Europe. Apart from usual hygienic measures that should have always been common among all of us - and not only in this period - such as washing hands frequently and
- [January 2020 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2020/01/29/january-2020-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Recently two major events made me think that our society is not yet ready for the big changes we have been living and facing in this 21st century. The first one is the storm Gloria that impacted severely in Spain a few days ago with very strong winds, 8-metre-high sea waves , heavy rains and
- [December 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/12/21/december-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Recently, the COP25 held in Madrid (instead of Chile) ended again with the usual outcome: no serious commitments on how to properly fight climate change that is happening anywhere on the planet with very tangible and destructive effects. However, in this editorial I would like to talk about Greta Thunberg, the 16 y.o Swedish girl
- [November 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/11/29/november-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Wednesday 27th Nov 2019 the EU Parliament approved the new Commissioners presented to plenary by Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen. During her opening statement, she reiterated many of the commitments she made in Parliament’s plenary chamber in July, and by the Commissioners-designate during the hearings process. She highlighted that appropriate investment and regulatory frameworks
- [Help EPN Consulting make Europe a better place to live in](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/11/15/help-epn-consulting-make-europe-a-better-place-to-live-in/) - EPN Consulting is a unique example of consultancy service and network of professionals joined together with the common aim of supporting Sustainability. We defined our mission 10 years ago when the UN Sustainable Development Goals were far from being clearly identified. We started with studying Sustainability in Transport and how Intelligent Transport Systems could make
- [EPN Consulting celebrates 10 years of professional activity!](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/11/13/epn-consulting-celebrate-10-years-of-professional-activity/) - On 13th Nov 2009 EPN Consulting was incorporated in London and today we celebrate 10 years of activity. In this decade we have met hundreds of clients, members, colleagues and collaborators across Europe and we created an effective network of professionals (individuals and corporates) that accounts for 2,500+ high-level experts in their fields covering virtually
- [Urban Mobility in the EU - Public Consultation](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/11/10/urban-mobility-in-the-eu-public-consultation-by-the-ec/) - Enhancing urban mobility while reducing congestion, accidents and pollution is a common challenge to all major cities. The Commission supports these goals and in 2013 has put forward the Urban Mobility Package including proposals for relevant action at local, Member State and EU level. It was proposed to reinforce EU support in the area by
- [October 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/10/29/october-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - I have kept this editorial on hold as I was waiting for the latest definitive news about Brexit due to happen on 31st October 2019, however the newsletter must go live and here I am writing it. Generally I don't talk about politics but this topic is much more than that: it affects the UK
- [EPN Consulting would like to know your experience with European funds](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/10/24/epn-consulting-would-like-to-know-your-experience-with-european-funds/) - We would like to know your experience, if any, with European funds and European projects. Please take part in this quick survey and, after a few days, the first 100 contributors will be contacted to arrange a time slot and receive a 30-minute FREE consultation on this field. The survey is open until Friday 8th
- [EPN Consulting launches the new Premium Consulting Service](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/09/29/epn-consulting-launches-the-new-premium-consulting-service/) - On 1st Oct 2019 EPN Consulting launches the new Premium Consulting Service (PCS). During our 10 years of business we have realised that many times clients find difficult to follow our advice from Monday to Friday as they are busy dealing with their day-to-day activities and this could result in unwanted time extensions that may
- [September 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/09/29/september-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Some days ago a piece of news circulated and generated lots of discussions. It regarded the intention in Germany of reducing the costs of train tickets while increasing the flights ones as travelling by air is considered more polluting than rail. For some months now the topic of sustainability has become hot and the protests
- [The "Politecnico di Torino" Technical University launches the New Bachelor Professional Course on “Technologies for Manufacturing Industry”](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/08/28/the-politecnico-di-torino-technical-university-launches-the-new-bachelor-professional-course-on-technologies-for-manufacturing-industry/) - The Politecnico di Torino, one of the most relevant Technical University in Italy, launches a new professional program on “Technologies for Manufacturing Industry” (Tecnologie per l’industria manifatturiera). The Italian Ministry of Education (MIUR) urges the Italian Universities to develop new proposals for educating graduated technician according to a professional model largely adopted in Europe (see
- [August 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/08/28/august-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - In the late 1960s, when I was a child, I had a nice dark red bike (my grandfather was a bikes artisan) exclusively made for me and I was very proud of it! Some friends of mine had scooters powered by their own..feet. These were the best example of environmentally friendly vehicles and a very
- [July 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/07/28/july-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Some weeks ago in a bookshop at Gatwick airport I bought "The Passengers" by John Marrs, attracted by the lines on the cover: Eight self-drive cars set on a collision course. Who lives, who dies? You decide. I started reading it and it is actually compelling as expected. It is described with a good amount
- [June 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/06/29/june-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Recently I was in my country house in North-West Italy and I needed to buy some food. In that village there is only one bus service in the morning and one in the afternoon. No service on Sundays or holidays. For this reason I need (and own) a car that has to be always efficient
- [2020 Draft EU Budget](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/06/06/2020-draft-eu-budget/) - On 5th June 2019, the Commission adopted the draft EU budget for 2020. It will invest €168.3 billion in commitments in a more competitive European economy, promoting solidarity and security on both sides of the EU's borders. This budget is the last one under the current 2014-2020 long-term EU budget. It is designed to optimise
- [May 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/05/28/may-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Roads congestion is being an issue for decades and in these years many solutions were proposed: improving public transport services, making public transport more appealing, encouraging the use of soft modes (cycling and walking) that would improve our health and quality of life, promoting Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions that could make multi-modal travelling
- [December 2018 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/12/23/december-2018-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Dear Colleague, You are now reading the 100th issue of the monthly EPN Consulting Newsletter that we proudly publish since Sept 2010 when we realised that our audience could benefit from receiving straight in their mailbox a selection of news that would keep them updated with the latest developments in fields such as European Affairs
- [Seminar on EU Funding and Horizon 2020 in North Piedmont (Italy)](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/05/13/seminar-on-eu-funding-and-horizon-2020-in-north-piedmont-italy/) - Saturday 11th May 2019 the EPN Consulting Founder & CEO Stefano Mainero was invited by the "Club per l'Unesco Terre del Boca" and the City Council of Boca (Novara, North Piedmont, Italy) to hold a seminar on European Funding and Horizon 2020. The audience, a mix of mayors and private company owners, showed high interest
- [April 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/04/23/april-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - We at EPN Consulting are firmly convinced that sustainability of every human action, circular economy and respect for the environment are key aspects of a civilised and evolved world. In particular, when I started working on Intelligent Transport Systems 25 years ago I used to describe this "discipline" - in those days still hybrid between
- [EPN Consulting invites you to the OPEN MOBILITY CONFERENCE 2019 in Brussels](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/03/04/epn-consulting-invites-you-to-the-open-mobility-conference-2019-in-brussels/) - 01 Apr 2019 - Latest News: the event is now FULLY BOOKED! EPN Consulting is excited to invite you to the OPEN MOBILITY CONFERENCE 2019 held at Kanal, Brussels, on 11th April 2019. The Conference is organised by the TravelSpirit Foundation and MaaS Alliance. This new event will examine how to build an open ecosystem
- [March 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/03/26/march-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Being an entrepreneur is a tough job: you must know the size and characteristics of the field/industry where you would like to sell your products/services, know your competitors (at local, regional, national and international level), design the annual budget taking into account potential sudden changes of plan due to unforeseen events, select your collaborators, manage
- [Exclusive discount to join the EPN Consulting Network as GOLD Members](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/03/01/exclusive-discount-to-join-the-epn-consulting-network-as-gold-members/) - Let's anticipate Spring with this new offer! Join the EPN Consulting Network now as GOLD Member and get a discount of 35% off the annual membership fee! Take the unique chance reserved to Gold Members only to have FREE ONE-TO-ONE MENTORSHIP directly with the EPN Consulting Founder Stefano Mainero. According to the size of your
- [February 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/02/24/february-2019-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A couple of weeks ago, I attended the MOVE Conference in London where there were many speeches in parallel organised in several topics sessions. According to my own interest I mainly attended those held in Smart Cities and Business Models where I learned a lot, in particular, about the direction where the mobility market is
- [January 2019 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2019/01/28/january-2019-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - A few days ago I was in a pub in London with a friend that asked me how I started being passionate about Intelligent Mobility and European projects. This question made my mind travel back to the remote past, 25 years ago, when all started. It was good to remember when in those days I
- [Supporting Transport, Digital and Energy sectors – EU Council agrees its position on CEF](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/12/04/supporting-transport-digital-and-energy-sectors-eu-council-agrees-its-position-on-cef/) - On 3rd Dec 2018 the EU Council adopted its position (partial general approach) on a proposal to ensure that the EU's flagship programme Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) will continue to fund key projects in the areas of transport, digital and energy beyond 2020. The general approach is 'partial' as it excludes financial and horizontal issues. These are
- [The European Council agrees its position on new framework for EU Research & Innovation into the next decade](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/12/02/the-european-council-agrees-its-position-on-new-framework-for-eu-research-innovation-into-the-next-decade/) - On 30th Nov 2018 the European Council agreed its position (partial general approach) on the regulation on Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe is the next framework programme on Research and Innovation for the years 2021 to 2027. The agreement does not cover the budgetary aspects of the draft regulation, given that the final amounts will depend
- [October 2018 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/10/22/october-2018-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - The next weekend the 28 EU member states will return to their Winter time after the usual 7 months spent enjoying the one additional hour of daylight in the evening. This could be one of the last times we have to change our watches and clocks as the European Commission published the preliminary results of
- [November 2018 Editorial – EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/11/21/november-2018-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - In the last months we have often read offline and online that advanced technologies (e.g. AI) could reduce many job places in the next decade because some activities will be performed by machines whilst some others will become old and useless, thus dismissed. As this is foreseen to happen in any advanced country, the topic
- [September 2018 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/09/24/september-2018-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Dear Colleague, The newsletter you are reading is No. 97, which means the first of the 9th year. As a matter of fact, the No. 1 was issued in Sept 2010 when the most popular mobile phones were the Samsung Galaxy S (the first of the series now arrived to S9) and the iPhone 4,
- [Autumn 2018 Economic Forecast: sustained but less dynamic growth amid high uncertainty](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/11/22/autumn-2018-economic-forecast-sustained-but-less-dynamic-growth-amid-high-uncertainty/) - Growth in the Euro area is forecast to ease from a 10-year high of 2.4% in 2017 to 2.1% in 2018 before moderating further to 1.9% in 2019 and 1.7% in 2020. The same pattern is expected for the EU27, with growth forecast at 2.2% in 2018, 2.0% in 2019 and 1.9% in 2020. Last
- [Join the EPN Consulting Network - discounted fees for the Black Friday Sale!](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/11/21/join-the-epn-consulting-network-discounted-fees-for-the-black-friday-sale/) - To receive great benefits, bespoke services and increase visibility in #Europe join The EPN Consulting Network and enjoy this offer until Sunday 25th Nov 2018 11:59pm (UK time) - BRONZE package: 15% off - SILVER package: 25% off - GOLD package: 35% off Send your request to get your promo code: Membership@EPNconsulting.eu N.B. Discounts apply to
- [New EPN Consulting Brochures](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/11/15/new-epn-consulting-corporate-brochures/) - To celebrate 9 years of EPN Consulting's activity in the UK and Europe we have just published updated brochures with a brand-new design. We have one corporate brochure that describes the EPN Consulting professional services and Network of Professionals and three brochures regarding the three major areas of consultancy now identified by a colour code:
- [14 Nov 2018 - BREXIT: Draft Withdrawal Agreement issued](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/11/15/14-nov-2018-brexit-draft-withdrawal-agreement-issued/) - The Brexit secretary Dominic Raab has resigned this morning causing a steep fall in sterling across the board. The resignation shows a deep split in the Conservative party and is likely to be the first of a number of ministerial resignations as the fallout from the Brexit deal continues. Further resignations will open up the
- [Athens is Europe's most innovative city in 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/11/10/athens-is-europes-most-innovative-city-in-2018/) - Athens, the Greek capital, used innovation to overcome the economic and social crisis of its past years. The European Commission recognised Athens' extraordinary efforts and awarded it with the title of the European Capital of Innovation 2018 and a €1 million prize. The runner-up cities - Aarhus (Denmark), Hamburg (Germany), Leuven (Belgium), Toulouse (France), and Umeå (Sweden) - received
- [Choose the Professional Events that help you grow](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/11/02/choose-the-professional-events-that-help-you-grow/) - If you would like to plan your professional growth or keep updated with the latest technological results, visit our EVENTS section where you can find tens of events -including Horizon 2020 deadlines- until the end of 2019. This Section is continuously updated and allows visitors to carry out key searches by events date, location and
- [EPN Consulting delivered the final TOOLBOX of the EU S.T.R.E.E.T. project](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/10/19/epn-consulting-delivered-the-final-toolbox-of-the-eu-s-t-r-e-e-t-project/) - The S.T.R.E.E.T. (Sustainable Transport Education for Environment and Tourism) project was funded by the Key Action No. 2 (KA2) of the EU ERASMUS+ programme. It started on the 1st September 2015 and ended on the 31st August 2018 with the aim of defining a new professional profile, Expert in Sustainable Mobility and Tourism, focused on two
- [New Horizon 2020 calls published on 16 Oct 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/10/18/new-horizon-2020-calls-published-on-16-oct-2018/) - On 16th October 2018 it was launched the 2nd group of Horizon 2020 calls for proposals for 2019 concerning several topics (ICT, Energy-efficient Buildings, Rural Renaissance, etc.). As usual, some topics are in single stage while others are in double stage: the majority of first stage's deadline is in the 2nd half of January 2019
- [New 2019 calls on Transport and Energy now open in Horizon 2020](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/09/12/new-2019-calls-on-transport-and-energy-now-open-in-horizon-2020/) - Last week new 2019 calls of the Horizon 2020 framework programme opened. There are €122 million available for TRANSPORT projects and over €300 million available for ENERGY projects. Transport projects will be selected for funding in two-stage evaluation with the following deadlines: Stage 1 by 16 Jan 2019 and Stage 2 by 12 Sept 2019. We remind that
- [Happy New Business Year!](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/09/02/happy-new-business-year/) - Dear All, September has always marked the beginning of a new school term and academic year, companies and governments resume their full activity and many people make their own new year's resolution about learning a new foreign language, going to the gym, starting a diet, quitting smoking and many others. As a matter of fact,
- [July 2018 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/07/17/july-2018-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - Dear Colleague, This month I am happy to talk about us as after 8+ years the EPN Consulting Website was revamped and released at the end of June 2018. After discussing with our members, clients and readers, we assessed their valuable comments and decided to completely redesign the EPN Consulting website and simplify messages conveyed in each section. The Membership structure
- [August 2018 Editorial - EPN Consulting Newsletter](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/08/23/august-2018-editorial-epn-consulting-newsletter/) - I have been working on ITS for 25 years and I have recently shared the enthusiasm for the Mobility as a Service (MaaS), which should change our way of travelling by public transport in the near future. A few weeks ago, though, one of my frequent travelling route made me think that MaaS cannot solve
- [ITS UK tweeted on the S.T.R.E.E.T. London Multiplier event](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/07/28/its-uk-tweeted-on-the-s-t-r-e-e-t-london-multiplier-event/) - EPN Consulting was very happy to read the tweet recently published by the ITS UK Association on the London Multiplier Event organised by EPN within the Erasmus+ S.T.R.E.E.T. project. EPN Consulting CEO, Dr Ing Stefano Mainero, thanked Mrs Jennie Martin, ITS UK Secretary General, for accepting his invitation to attend the event.
- [Revised Horizon 2020 work programmes for 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/07/27/revised-horizon-2020-work-programmes-for-2019/) - As usual in July, the European Commission has updated the Horizon 2020 Work Programmes for the 2019 calls for proposals. All documents can be found here. EPN Consulting is available to assist Members and Clients in assessing their project ideas, prepare and submit projects proposals. Thanks to its extensive Network, EPN Consulting can offer an invaluable
- [How to use the "EPN Consulting Events" page](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/07/03/how-to-use-the-epn-consulting-events-page/) - One of the new features of our redesigned website is the possibility to filter the list of professional events according to: the Location of events - if you select London, the page will display all events we selected that will happen in London the Category of events - if you select TRA, the page will
- [Welcome to the New EPN Consulting website!](https://epnconsulting.eu/2018/06/29/welcome-to-the-new-epn-consulting-website/) - We are happy and proud to announce the complete revision of the EPN Consulting website. EPN Consulting was established in London in November 2009 and soon after its website was developed. In those days it was appreciated and, differently from other consultancies websites, we added an Events section that is still today a reference point

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## Resources

- [Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2023 - Nov 2023 (by CPI)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/global-landscape-of-climate-finance-2023-nov-2023-by-cpi/) - WHERE ARE WE NOW? Average annual climate finance flows reached almost USD 1.3 trillion in 2021/2022, nearly doubling compared to 2019/2020 levels. This increase was primarily driven by a significant acceleration in mitigation finance (up by USD 439 billion from 2019/2020). The remainder of the growth observed in 2021/2022 (USD 173 billion each year) stems
- [London Climate Resilience Review (Interim Report) - Jan 2024](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/london-climate-resilience-review-interim-report-jan-2024/) - The London Climate Resilience Review (the Review) is an independent review commissioned by the Mayor of London to take stock of London’s preparations for climate change and to make recommendations to advance London’s climate resilience. The Mayor called for the Review following accelerating climate impacts in the UK and around the world. In London, the
- [New ITS Directive 2023/2661 adopted - Nov 2023 (by the EC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/new-its-directive-2023-2661-adopted-nov-2023-by-the-ec/) - The new DIRECTIVE (EU) 2023/2661 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 22 November 2023 amending Directive 2010/40/EU on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport was published on the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU)
- [World Energy Outlook 2023 - Oct 2023 (by IEA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/world-energy-outlook-2023-oct-2023-by-iea/) - Today, 50 years on from the oil shock that led to the founding of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world once again faces a moment of high geopolitical tensions and uncertainty for the energy sector. There are parallels between then and now, with oil supplies in focus amid a crisis in the Middle East
- [Adaptation Gap Report 2023 - Nov 2023 (by UN)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/adaptation-gap-report-2023-nov-2023-by-un/) - In 2023, temperature records toppled, while storms, floods, droughts and heatwaves caused devastation. UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed finds that progress on climate adaptation is slowing when it should be accelerating to catch up with these rising climate change impacts. The report – which
- [Droughts and Deficits: Summary Evidence of the Global Impact on Economic Growth - June 2023 (by World Bank Group)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/droughts-and-deficits-summary-evidence-of-the-global-impact-on-economic-growth-june-2023-by-world-bank-group/) - This paper presents new estimates of the effects of dry episodes (rainfall shocks) and droughts on gross domestic product (GDP) per capita growth rates using state-of-the-art empirical methods. Rainfall and water availability exhibit considerable spatial variability that is almost two times greater than that of temperature. Hence, the analysis needs to be conducted at a
- [Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review - July 2023 (by UN)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/global-climate-litigation-report-2023-status-review-by-un-july-2023/) - Climate litigation represents a frontier solution to change the dynamics of the fight against climate change. This Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review shows that people are increasingly turning to the courts to combat the climate crisis. This report, which updates previous United Nations Environment Programme reports published in 2017 and 2020, provides an
- [What drives firms’ investment in climate change? Evidence from the 2022-2023 - Apr 2023 (EIB)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/what-drives-firms-investment-in-climate-change-evidence-from-the-2022-2023-apr-2023-eib/) - The European economy is experiencing significant turbulence as recurring crises reverberate across all EU countries, their economies and business operations. From 2020, shocks ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Russian invasion of Ukraine have disrupted supply chains and destabilised European prices and energy markets. Price volatility and uncertainty have reached multidecade highs and risk
- [Science for climate action - Dec 2022 (by EC + IPCC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/science-for-climate-action-dec-2022-by-ec-ipcc/) - EU research contribution to IPCC working group I on the physical science basis: understanding the changing climate, enabling effective response strategies The European Union is among the top funders of the evidence base underpinning the IPCC reports, contributing to improving the effectiveness of both national and international climate policies and processes, and building public support
- [EU Annual Report on the State of Regions and Cities 2022 - Oct 2022 (by the European Committee of the Regions)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/eu-annual-report-on-the-state-of-regions-and-cities-2022-oct-2022-by-the-european-committee-of-the-regions/) - The 2022 edition of the EU Annual Report on the State of Regions and Cities is the starting point for a deeper reflection on how EU policies can better promote solidarity, sustainability, a fair transition and territorial cohesion in the future. On 24 February 2022, a new crisis came to light in Europe. Vladimir Putin
- [State of Schengen Report 2022 - May 2022 (by the EC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/state-of-schengen-report-2022-may-2022-by-the-ec/) - The Schengen area without controls at internal borders (‘the Schengen area’) is a historic achievement of European integration. Since its foundations were laid in 1985, it has changed the daily reality of millions of people. The Schengen project has torn down barriers, brought people closer together and strengthened European economies. The speed with which people,
- [Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector - May 2021 (by IEA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/net-zero-by-2050-a-roadmap-for-the-global-energy-sector-may-2021-by-iea/) - The energy sector is the source of around three-quarters of greenhouse gas emissions today and holds the key to averting the worst effects of climate change, perhaps the greatest challenge humankind has faced. Reducing global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to net zero by 2050 is consistent with efforts to limit the long-term increase in average
- [Safe Use of MicroMobility Devices in Urban Areas - Nov 2021 (by EC/ELTIS)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/safe-use-of-micromobility-devices-in-urban-areas-nov-2021-by-ec-eltis/) - This Topic Guide proposes best practice and key recommendations on the integration of micromobility devices in urban mobility planning, with the goal to achieve their safer use in urban areas. It focuses on shared electrically powered personal mobility devices such as e-scooters. It will also provide some guidance on how the users of these vehicles
- [State of the Energy Union 2021 - Oct 2021 (by EC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/state-of-the-energy-union-2021-oct-2021-by-ec/) - The State of the Energy Union report marks, each year, the moment to take stock of change and of progress in the implementation of the European Union (EU) energy and climate policies, including the Energy Union across its five pillars, on the road to climate neutrality by 2050. The current year heralds a decade widely
- [EU Climate Action Progress Report 2021 - Oct 2021 (by EC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/eu-climate-action-progress-report-2021-oct-2021-by-ec/) - In 2020, EU-27 domestic GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions, including international aviation1, were down by 31%2 from 1990 levels and reached their lowest level in 30 years. If emissions and removals from the Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry sector (LULUCF) are included, this results in a net emissions reduction of 34%3. The EU has
- [From no mobility to future mobility: Where COVID-19 has accelerated change - Dec 2020 (by McKinsey & Company)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/from-no-mobility-to-future-mobility-where-covid-19-has-accelerated-change-dec-2020-by-mckinsey-company/) - COVID-19 swept across the globe in a matter of months, jeopardizing lives, upending businesses, and setting off a worldwide economic slump. Consumers are intensely focused on health and have altered many long-standing habits and preferences to avoid infection. Within the mobility sector, this means that many passengers favour transport modes perceived as safer and more
- [EPN Consulting's CEO held a webinar on Horizon Europe for ITS UK Member - May 2021](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/epn-consultings-ceo-held-a-webinar-on-horizon-europe-for-its-uk-member-may-2021/) - The collaboration between EPN Consulting and ITS UK started a decade ago and in May 2021 the ITS UK Secretary General Mrs Jennie Martin invited EPN Consulting CEO Stefano Mainero to hold a webinar on "EU objectives and funding for Sustainable and Intelligent Mobility in 2021-2027" with focus on Horizon Europe. Watch the full webinar
- [Global EV Outlook 2021 - April 2021 (by IEA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/global-ev-outlook-2021-april-2021-by-iea/) - There were 10 million electric cars on the world’s roads at the end of 2020, following a decade of rapid growth. Electric car registrations increased by 41% in 2020, despite the pandemic-related worldwide downturn in car sales in which global car sales dropped 16%. Around 3 million electric cars were sold globally (a 4.6% sales
- [The Future Urban Reality - 2021 (by Ericsson)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-future-urban-reality-2021-by-ericsson/) - Over the last year, the global pandemic has wreaked havoc on the world, bringing forth the biggest socio-economic crises in modern history. This has been accentuated in cities, which, as engines of economic prosperity and connectors to towns and smaller communities, have acted as corridors for the continued spread of the virus. The pandemic has
- [European Vision for the 6G Network Ecosystem - June 2021 (by 5G IA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/european-vision-for-the-6g-network-ecosystem-june-2021-by-5g-ia/) - In the coming decade, 6G will bring a new era in which billions of things, humans, and connected vehicles, robots and drones will generate Zettabytes of digital information. 6G will be dealing with more challenging applications, e.g., holographic telepresence and immersive communication, and meet far more stringent requirements. The 2030s could be remembered as the
- [Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2021-2024 - Mar 2021 (by EC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/horizon-europe-strategic-plan-2021-2024-mar-2021-by-ec/) - Horizon Europe, the ninth European Research and Innovation Framework programme (2021-2027), is one of the key instruments of the Union to steer and accelerate Europe’s recovery, preparedness and resilience. In the context of a new European Research Area for research and innovation, it will strengthen our knowledge base through frontier research, spur breakthrough innovation and
- [EPN Consulting CEO's Presentation on Intelligent & Sustainable Mobility](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/epn-consulting-ceo-presentation-on-intelligent-sustainable-mobility/) - The 9th Feb 2021 Stefano Mainero, EPN Consulting CEO, spoke at a webinar organised by the Piedmont branch of the Italian Traffic and Transport Association (AIIT) on Intelligent and Sustainable Mobility. The presentation was divided in three parts: Current Themes, EU Vision and EU Future Funding schemes (2021-2027) with focus on Horizon Europe. The presentation
- [Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy - Dec 2020 (by EC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/sustainable-and-smart-mobility-strategy-dec-2020-by-ec/) - The European Commission pledges to replace the course of 'incremental change' followed until now with a fundamental transformation. This translates into three approaches applied to all modes of transport. First, to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels by replacing existing fleets with low- and zero-emission vehicles and increasing the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels.
- [The geopolitics of the European Green Deal - Feb 2021 (by Bruegel)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-geopolitics-of-the-european-green-deal-feb-2021-by-bruegel/) - The European Green Deal is a plan to decarbonise the EU economy by 2050, revolutionise the EU’s energy system, profoundly transform the economy and inspire efforts to combat climate change. But the plan will also have profound geopolitical repercussions. The Green Deal will affect geopolitics through its impact on the EU energy balance and global
- [Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) TELECOM - 2020 (by INEA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/connecting-europe-facility-cef-telecom-2020-by-inea/) - The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme has been providing EU funding for trans-European networks since 2014. Along with projects in the transport and energy sectors, CEF has provided funding in the digital sector (over €1 billion) for the deployment of digital networks and services- a key goal of the Digital Single Market – in two
- [Building a smart and green Europe in the COVID-19 era - Jan 2021 (by EIB)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/building-a-smart-and-green-europe-in-the-covid-19-era-jan-2021-by-eib/) - Europe faces a choice. The recovery from the coronavirus pandemic provides a unique opportunity for transformation – the innovative retooling needed to thrive in the new, more digital world created by the pandemic, while also limiting climate change and preparing for its impact. It is an opportunity to set Europe firmly on a path to
- [Net Zero Carbon Cities: An Integrated Approach - Jan 2021 (by WEF)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/net-zero-carbon-cities-an-integrated-approach-jan-2021-by-wef/) - Across the globe, cities account for nearly two-thirds of the CO2 emissions that are causing our planet’s looming climate crisis. Skyscrapers, shopping malls, SUVs, air conditioners – throughout the globe, homes, buildings, and transportation in cities consume a vast amount of high CO2 content energy. Right now, just over half the population lives in cities,
- [Rail SRIA (Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda) - Dec 2020 (by ERRAC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/rail-sria-strategic-research-and-innovation-agenda-dec-2020-by-errac/) - This Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for the railway sector in Europe sets out how a new programme of technical and operational innovation can transform the railways’ contribution to mobility in Europe, addressing the needs of railway users, the economy and society, and protect natural resources and the environment. The SRIA has been produced
- [Ericsson Mobility Report - Nov 2020](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/ericsson-mobility-report-nov-2020/) - 5G is here and happening. This year will go down in history as one which saw widespread global disruption, caused by a pandemic that has shaken every economy and significantly impacted everyday life. It has been a big strain on everyone, no matter where in the world you live. While countries may have differed in their
- [How to realise the full potential of 6 GHz Spectrum - Oct 2020 (by DSA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/how-to-realise-the-full-potential-of-6-ghz-spectrum-oct-2020-by-dsa/) - We are at a pivotal moment for the future of Wi-Fi, a major driver of economic growth and societal development. As Wi-Fi has limited access to suitable mid-band spectrum, there is an urgent need to open up the 6 GHz band on a licence-exempt basis. Focused on Europe, Middle East and Africa (ITU Region 1),
- [Human Factors; Smart cities and communities; Standardization for citizens and consumers (ETSI TR 103 455 v1.1.1) - Nov 2020 (by ETSI)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/etsi-tr-103-455-v1-1-1-human-factors-hf-smart-cities-and-communities-standardization-for-citizens-and-consumers-nov-2020-by-etsi/) - The smart community offers considerable opportunity not only for citizens to have an improved living environment in which they can benefit from effective services, but also for them to influence matters affecting their daily lives. At the same time, equal treatment for all citizens needs to be ensured and account needs to be taken of
- [Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance 2020 - Nov 2020 (by IRENA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/global-landscape-of-renewable-energy-finance-2020-nov-2020-by-irena/) - Global investment in renewable energy made significant progress between 2013 and 2018, with a cumulative USD 1.8 trillion invested. The decrease in installation costs, resulting from improvements in technology and the adaptation of procurement mechanisms to changing market conditions, has proven to be an effective catalyst in ramping up investment and building additional capacity. This
- [Renewables 2020 - Analysis and Forecast to 2025 - Nov 2020 (by IEA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/renewables-2020-analisys-and-forecast-to-2025-nov-2020-by-iea/) - In sharp contrast to all other fuels, renewables used for generating electricity will grow by almost 7% in 2020. Global energy demand is set to decline 5% – but long-term contracts, priority access to the grid and continuous installation of new plants are all underpinning strong growth in renewable electricity. This more than compensates for
- [Strategic Foresight Through Digital Leadership - IoT and Edge Computing Convergence - Oct 2020 (by AIOTI)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/strategic-foresight-through-digital-leadership-iot-and-edge-computing-convergence-october-2020-by-aioti/) - This paper examines arguments, observations, experiences and reflections from relevant events and documents that underline IoT and edge consumer, business, industrial sector-specific perspectives based on a review of technology trends. It also recognises potential new innovative concepts and possible obstacles to future research and innovation. In summary: • Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of
- [The 2030 Climate target plan - Sept 2020 (by the EC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-2030-climate-target-plan-sept-2020-by-the-ec/) - The climate crisis remains the defining challenge of our time. The past five years were the warmest on record. Global average temperature increased by 1.1°C above preindustrial levels by 2019. The impacts of global warming are beyond dispute, with droughts, storms, and other weather extremes on the rise. We must take urgent and sustained action
- [EU Energy in figures - Sept 2020 (by the EC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/eu-energy-in-figures-sept-2020-by-the-ec/) - The energy sector is one of the pillars of growth, competitiveness and development for modern economies. To keep up with the ongoing transformation of the energy sector in Europe, we need data that is accurate and up-to-date. This publication provides an overview of the most relevant annual energy-related statistics for the European Union as a
- [Green Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Plan for Europe - Sept 2020 (by EY)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/green-covid-19-recovery-and-resilience-plan-for-europe-sept-2020-by-ey/) - The objective of the project is to support the development of green recovery plans by providing a list of ‘shovel-ready’ investment opportunities. EY teams in all 27 EU Member States identified projects that can support jobs in the short term and contribute to the EU’s climate objectives. Projects were identified in 5 sectors (energy, building,
- [Catalyzing Private Sector Investment in Climate Smart Cities - Aug 2020 (by UNDP, World Bank)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/catalyzing-private-sector-investment-in-climate-smart-cities-aug-2020-by-world-bank/) - The objective of this report is to explore innovative financing instruments and approaches for catalyzing private sector financing to fill the climate-smart investment gap in cities. The report reviews the existing literature, highlights key barriers in scaling-up private investment in climate-smart urban infrastructure, and showcases innovative financial de-risking instruments and other financial instruments for private
- [How green is green enough? The changing landscape of financing a sustainable European economy - 2020 (by ERA Forum)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/how-green-is-green-enough-the-changing-landscape-of-financing-a-sustainable-european-economy-2020-by-era-forum/) - Changing narratives surrounding the climate and environmental crisis have shaped the degree of ambition in the approach of EU policy-makers towards the sustainability transition and sustainable finance. This paper presents the evolution of EU sustainable finance policies between 2015 and 2019, focusing on the EU Taxonomy, arguing that as European narratives have shifted towards highlighting
- [Powering a climate-neutral economy: An EU Strategy for Energy System Integration - July 2020 (by the EC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/powering-a-climate-neutral-economy-an-eu-strategy-for-energy-system-integration-july-2020-by-the-ec/) - The European Green Deal puts the EU on a path to climate neutrality by 2050, through the deep decarbonisation of all sectors of the economy, and higher greenhouse gas emission reductions for 2030. The energy system is crucial to deliver on these goals. The recent decline in the cost of renewable energy technologies, the digitalisation
- [Enabling “Automation-Ready” Transport Planning - June 2020 (by EC H2020 "CoEXist" project)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/enabling-automation-ready-transport-planning-june-2020-by-ec-h2020-coexist-project/) - Strategic Aim of the CoEXist project: Bridging the gap between Automated Vehicles (AVs) technology and transportation and infrastructure planning, by strengthening the capacities of urban road authorities and cities to plan for the effective deployment of AVs. Why is CoEXist necessary? To ensure a positive roll out of CAVs and its alignment with sustainable urban
- [European Innovation Scoreboard 2020 - June 2020 (by the European Commission)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/european-innovation-scoreboard-2020-june-2020-by-the-ec/) - The annual European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) provides a comparative assessment of the Research & Innovation performance of EU Member States and selected third countries, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of their research and innovation systems. It helps countries assess areas in which they need to concentrate their efforts in order to boost their innovation
- [The outcomes of the Blockchain Challenge Program - Apr 2020 (by Sony)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-outcomes-of-the-blockchain-challenge-program-by-sony-apr-2020/) - Sony has developed a blockchain platform with a MaaS (Mobility as a Service) approach, which aims to integrate different means of transport -trains, buses, taxis, shared vehicles or rental bicycles- to provide users with data regarding the most common itineraries. adequate to reach their destinations, in addition to the time required and the total cost. Thus,
- [Guidelines for City Mobility - Mar 2020 (by WEF)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/guidelines-for-city-mobility-mar-2020-by-wef/) - The pace of technology-driven innovation with new mobility options, including micro-mobility solutions and shared transport services, has been incredible. The widespread user adoption confirms that traditional public transport, such as fixed-schedule bus routes, and traditional private mobility services, such as taxi services, no longer satisfy user needs. At the same time, e-commerce has nearly tripled
- [The 5G Operator - 2020 (by Ericsson)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-5g-operator-2020-by-ericsson/) - 5G network technology gives telecommunications operators the ability to deliver many new applications and services in dynamic ways. Low-latency connectivity, ultra-high broadband speeds, and mobile edge computing capabilities will create myriad innovative business opportunities as well as consumer experiences. Many of 5G’s clearer use cases—such as autonomous vehicle fleets, IoT, and management of fully-automated factories—are
- [Report on the H2020RTR conference - Dec 2019 (by ERTRAC and EGVIA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/report-on-the-h2020rtr-conference-dec-2019-by-ertrac-and-egvia/) - On 4th and 5th December 2019, ERTRAC (European Road Transport Advisory Council), EGVIA (European Green Vehicles Initiative Association) and the European Commission, represented by DG RTD, DG MOVE and the Executive agency INEA, co-organised the third European Conference on “Results from road transport research in H2020 projects”. This conference was an ambitious attempt to give
- [Sustainable Urban Mobility in the EU: No substantial improvement is possible without Member States’ commitment - Feb 2020 (by ECA)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/sustainable-urban-mobility-in-the-eu-no-substantial-improvement-is-possible-without-member-states-commitment-feb-2020-by-eca/) - I) Sustainable Urban Mobility is one of the main challenges facing cities in the EU and a matter of concern for many EU citizens. There are strong links between more sustainable urban mobility and both economic growth and reduced environmental pollution. II) The main source of EU funding for urban mobility is the European Structural
- [ICT4Water - "Action Plan for a Digital Single Market of Water Services” - Sept 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/ict4water-action-plan-for-a-digital-single-market-of-water-services-sept-2019/) - The report delivers an insightful portfolio analysis of the ICT4Water cluster, a community of Horizon 2020 and LIFE projects scoping at the digital transition of the water sector. The most impactful outcome of the report is the mapping of projects’ results along the water value chains. To this end, the report illustrates a “water value
- [Research and Innovation in Connected and Automated Transport (CAT) in Europe - Dec 2019 (by EC JRC)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/research-and-innovation-in-connected-and-automated-transport-cat-in-europe-dec-2019-by-ec-jrc/) - In order to address current socio-economic challenges within an ever-changing complex and competitive environment, the transport sector requires new technological developments. This will be achieved through Research and Innovation (R&I), which allows new quality standards in relation to the mobility of people and goods. In May 2017, the European Commission (EC) adopted the Strategic Transport
- [The European Green Deal - Dec 2019 (by the European Commission)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-european-green-deal-dec-2019-by-the-european-commission/) - This Communication sets out a European Green Deal for the European Union (EU) and its citizens. It resets the Commission’s commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges that is this generation’s defining task. The atmosphere is warming and the climate is changing with each passing year. One million of the eight million species on the
- [Mobility Management Strategy Book - 2018 (by EPOMM)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/mobility-management-strategy-book-2018-by-epomm/) - The EPOMM (European Platform on Mobility Management) Strategy book provides an overview of the best strategy practices on mobility management from the Member States of EPOMM. This publication is meant to serve as a source of inspiration for interested countries and the European Union as a whole. The strategy practices outlined here cannot simply be
- [Open Data Maturity Report 2019 - Dec 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/open-data-maturity-report-2019-dec-2019/) - This report is the fifth in a series of annual studies that assess the level of open data maturity in the EU28 Member States plus the European Free Trade Association countries (or “EFTA”: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, together called the EU28+ countries). The report serves as a benchmark to gain insights into the development
- [The Circularity Gap Report 2019 (by PACE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-circularity-gap-report-2019-by-pace/) - The Circularity Gap is not closing. In the 12 months since the first Circularity Gap Report, the upward trend in resource extraction and GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions has continued. All the key indicators confirm that the problems of a linear economy are ‘baked in’ to the global economy. Worse still, the engine of our linear
- [EC CIVITAS Research Projects: Lessons Learned 2015-2018 - Sept 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/civitas-research-projects-lessons-learned-2015-2018-sept-2019/) - The 10 projects are divided into four separate thematic areas as follows: Integrated planning - CREATE. Car-independent lifestyles - EMPOWER, FLOW and TRACE. Collective passenger transport - CIPTEC and ELIPTIC. Urban freight logistics - CITYLAB, NOVELOG, SUCCESS, U-TURN. The document can be downloaded here.
- [Global Roadmap on Action: Towards Sustainable Mobility - July 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/global-roadmap-on-action-towards-sustainable-mobility-july-2019/) - Sustainable Mobility for All (SuM4All) is an umbrella platform that brings together 55 public and private organisations and companies with a shared ambition to transform the future of mobility. Its unique value lies in bringing key influential actors to work together. It serves as the principal platform for international cooperation on sustainable mobility, a centre
- [Intellectual property - Priorities for the next institutional cycle - Sept 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/intellectual-property-priorities-for-the-next-institutional-cycle-sept-2019/) - Intellectual property (IP) is a powerful tool to drive innovation, growth, competitiveness and job creation in Europe. IP helps European businesses thrive and unlock new sources of revenue. IP rights that are adequately protected and effectively used provide a substantial competitive advantage on the marketplace. BusinessEurope proposes a comprehensive EU strategy on IP for the
- [The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the United Nations](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development-by-the-united-nations/) - (excerpt from the document preamble) This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognize that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. All countries
- [COP21 - Paris Agreement](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/cop21-paris-agreement/) - The Paris Agreement builds upon the Convention and for the first time brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support to assist developing countries to do so. As such, it charts a new course in the global climate effort. The Paris Agreement central
- [The City of Tomorrow: Challenges and Innovation in Urban Environment (by Ford Mobility) - June 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-city-of-tomorrow-challenges-and-innovation-in-urban-environment-by-ford-mobility-june-2019/) - The world is becoming urban. Humans have known for millennia that settling in clusters makes life easier and more productive. More recently, industrialisation has given cities a key role in human development, allowing goods and services to be invented, produced and consumed more efficiently. By 2050, around 70% of the world’s population will live in
- [Sustainable Development Report 2019 - June 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/sustainable-development-report-2019-june-2019/) - The Sustainable Development Report 2019 presents an updated SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Index and Dashboards with a refined assessment of countries’ distance to SDG targets. The report has been successfully audited for the first time by the European Commission Joint Research Centre. New indicators have been included, primarily to refine the indicator selection on agriculture,
- [EPC - Creating a Digital Roadmap for a Circular Economy - July 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/creating-a-digital-roadmap-for-a-circular-economy-july-2019/) - The climate crisis, environmental disasters, a lack of competitiveness, falling behind in the digital race… The EU faces multiple challenges that it will need to address if it is to ensure long-term sustainable prosperity for European citizens. At the same time, there are two ongoing transitions – the creation of a circular economy and the
- [Handbook of External Costs of Transport - European Commission, 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/handbook-of-external-costs-of-transport-eu-commission-2019/) - The objective of this Handbook is to provide information on how to generate state-of-the-art estimates for all main external costs of transport. This information is provided at three levels: — Methodological level: what are the state of the art methodologies to estimate figures for the various external costs of transport? — Input values: which input values
- [IRENA - Global Energy Transformation: A Roadmap to 2050 - Apr 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/irena-global-energy-transformation-a-roadmap-to-2050-apr-2019/) - This 2019 edition updates IRENA’s analysis of key countries and regions and it presents a deepened perspective on electrification with renewable energy – the key enabling solution of the energy transition. The report also details new findings related to the costs, subsidies and investments needed for the transition. IRENA’s socio-economic footprint analysis delves into the
- [EC - Investing in European success: Innovating Cities in Europe and Worldwide - Mar 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/ec-investing-in-european-success-innovating-cities-in-europe-and-worldwide-mar-2019/) - Innovating cities: a global challenge Currently, 75% of Europeans live in cities. This is projected to increase to 85% by 2050, resulting in over 36 million new urban citizens. Cities are major contributors to challenges related to climate change, air quality, waste, health, transport, the economy, social cohesion, immigration, natural disasters and the consumption of
- [Green Light: Next-generation Road User Charging for a healthier, move liveable, London - by Centre for London - Apr 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/green-light-next-generation-road-user-charging-for-a-healthier-move-liveable-london-by-centre-for-london-apr-2019/) - London has always been a leader in transport innovation. But with a fast-growing population and economy, the capital now faces a number of road-related transport challenges: • Congestion has been growing in London, due to the reallocation of road space, population growth and a recent reversal of the longer-term decline in overall vehicle usage •
- [Transport in the EU: current trends and issues - Mar 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/transport-in-the-eu-current-trends-and-issues-mar-2019/) - Transport is a fundamental sector for and of the economy. Transport services embrace a complex network of around 1.2 million private and public companies in the EU, employing around 11 million people and providing goods and services to citizens and businesses in the EU and its trading partners. Transport also provides mobility for Europeans, thus
- [Future of Mobility in the UK: Urban Strategy - Mar 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/future-of-mobility-in-the-uk-urban-strategy-mar-2019/) - The Future of mobility: Urban Strategy outlines the UK government’s approach to maximising the benefits from transport innovation in cities and towns. It sets out the principles that will guide government’s response to emerging transport technologies and business models. The strategy also contains details of the next steps for the government’s Future of mobility grand challenge.
- [The Influence of Technologies and Lifestyle on the Value of Time (ITF) - Feb 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-influence-of-technologies-and-lifestyle-on-the-value-of-time-itf-feb-2019/) - The title of this Roundtable reflects widespread concerns that too much emphasis may be given to the importance of speed in determining travellers’ choices, and in judging the value for money of public investments. Technical and social change are in some cases reducing the apparent "Value of Time" savings by making travel more convenient, more
- [EU DIRECTIVE on the Interoperability of Electronic Road Toll Systems and facilitating cross-border exchange of information on the failure to pay road fees in the Union - Feb 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/eu-directive-on-the-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems-and-facilitating-cross-border-exchange-of-information-on-the-failure-to-pay-road-fees-in-the-union-feb-2019/) - Unpaid road tolls could soon be history, as the EU is setting up a new information-sharing system to enable member states' national authorities to access each other's national vehicle registration data in order to identify owners of vehicles for which road fees have not been paid. The new system is part of the updated Electronic
- [NACE rev.2 Statistical Classification of Economic Activities](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/nace-rev-2-statistical-classification-of-economic-activities/) - NACE Rev. 2 reflects the technological developments and structural changes of the economy, enabling the modernisation of the Community statistics and contributing, through more comparable and relevant data, to better economic governance at both Community and national level. Development of NACE Rev. 2 has benefited from the work preparing the fourth revision of the United
- [Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index by KPMG - 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/autonomous-vehicles-readiness-index-by-kpmg-2018/) - The world is on the cusp of a transport revolution. Technology is transforming the industry, and the pace of innovation is accelerating. It will affect us all. It will not only change the way we travel, but the way we live. It will change the way we spend our time at leisure, and at work. It will change
- [Transport and Climate Change: Global Status Report 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/transport-and-climate-change-global-status-report-2018/) - A recently-released special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change underscores the urgency of reducing emissions significantly and rapidly to achieve the 1.5 Degree Celsius scenario (1.5DS) called for in the Paris Agreement, to avoid potentially catastrophic climate impacts by mid-century. The transport sector contributes roughly one quarter of global energy related GHG emissions and one sixth
- [The importance of user perspective in the evolution of MaaS - Jan 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-importance-of-user-perspective-in-the-evolution-of-maas-jan-2019/) - At the end of 2018 the UK Parliament’s House of Commons Transport Committee published the report on its inquiry into Mobility as a Service (MaaS). It considers findings and conclusions concerning MaaS in practice and issues of governance and regulation, providing recommendations for government action. The report places emphasis upon the great potential of MaaS and steps
- [10 Trends Reshaping Climate and Energy - Dec 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/10-trends-reshaping-climate-and-energy-dec-2018/) - The once remote-seeming dangers of climate change are today a reality – also in Europe. As the world struggles to limit global warming, what are the major trends reshaping global and European energy markets, regulatory and policy frameworks, and technological progress that will determine whether we will, one day, be able to achieve a carbon-neutral
- [The MaaS Maturity Index: Preparing Cities for the Mobility as a Service Era](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/the-maas-maturity-index-preparing-cities-for-the-mobility-as-a-service-era/) - Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is the use of a digital interface to source and manage the provision of transport-related services which meet peoples mobility requirements. The implementation of a MaaS-based transport system is dependent on a city possessing a number of characteristics. Before planning for MaaS it is important for decision makers to understand
- [Top 10 Tech Trends 2019](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/top-10-tech-trends-2019/) - Slides presented during the webinar held by Juniper Research on 29th Nov 2018. Read them here.
- [BREXIT: Transport and Tourism - the consequences of a no-deal scenario - Sept 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/brexit-transport-and-tourism-the-consequences-of-a-no-deal-scenario-sept-2018/) - The study investigates the potential impacts on the EU-27 of a no-deal scenario in the Brexit process, focusing on the transport, postal and tourism sectors. The study analyses both the economic policy and legislative dimension, detailing the practical consequences of such a new status quo. Alternatives to safeguard the EU interests are also discussed in the document and a set
- [European Decarbonisation Pathways Initiative - Final Report - Nov 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/european-decarbonisation-pathways-initiative-final-report-nov-2018/) - What strategy to adopt in R&I in order to speed up and foster mitigation policies in the EU that respond to the goals of the Paris Agreement, while growing the competitiveness of the EU economy? This was the main question that Commissioner Carlos Moedas put to the Members of the High-Level Panel (HLP) of the European Decarbonisation Initiative when
- [Ericsson Mobility Report - Nov 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/ericsson-mobility-report-nov-2018/) - The telecom industry as well as many other industries are looking with great anticipation at what 5G might bring. In this edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, we continue to broaden our perspective and deepen our analysis to provide insights into an industry going through a pivotal change. For communications service providers, a successful mobile broadband business is the
- [Mission-oriented Research and Innovation in the European Union_Analysis of Responses - 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/1206/) - Analysis report: responses to the call for feedback on "Mission-oriented Research and Innovation in the European Union" by Mariana Mazzucato. You can read it here.
- [TERM 2018 report: Electric Vehicles from Life Cycle and Circular Economy perspectives](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/term-2018-report-electric-vehicles-from-life-cycle-and-circular-economy-perspectives/) - Through the Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM) report, the EEA (European Environment Agency) has been monitoring progress in integrating environmental objectives in transport since 2000. The TERM report provides information to the EEA's member countries, the EU and the public. The TERM includes several indicators used for tracking the short- and long-term environmental performance
- [EIP Raw Materials Scoreboard 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/eip-raw-materials-scoreboard-2018/) - The Raw Materials Scoreboard is an initiative of the EIP (European Innovation Partnership) on raw materials. It presents relevant and reliable monitoring information that informs government, industry, and other stakeholders in line with the overarching objectives of this EIP. The Scoreboard is published every two years, with the 2018 Scoreboard being the second edition of
- [25 Years of the European Transport Safety Council - Oct 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/25-years-of-the-european-transport-safety-council-oct-2018/) - A short publication marking 25 years since the establishment of the ETSC - European Transport Safety Council.
- [Road Tunnel Operations: First Steps towards a Sustainable Approach](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/road-tunnel-operations-first-steps-towards-a-sustainable-approach/) - The main focus of this report issued by thee PIARC/WorldRoadAssociation is on tunnels already in us. However, as the options available for the operation of a tunnel are closely linked to the design and constructions stages, the scope has been extended to all phases in the tunnel life.
- [Creating a proof-of-concept Climate service to assess Future Renewable Energy mixes in Europe: An overview of the C3S ECEM project - 2018-08](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/creating-a-proof-of-concept-climate-service-to-assess-future-renewable-energy-mixes-in-europe-an-overview-of-the-c3s-ecem-project-2018-08/) - The Electric Energy sector is undergoing a major transformation. The established model, of traditional thermal power plants providing most of the ‘firm’ power to match variable levels of demand, is being challenged by the steadily increasing share of power supply from temporally-variable renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power (e.g. REN21 2018). Demand variability
- [Cobalt: Demand-supply Balances in the transition to Electric mobility - 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/cobalt-demand-supply-balances-in-the-transition-to-electric-mobility-2018/) - The expansion of the Electric Vehicle (EV) market globally and in the EU will increase exponentially the demand for cobalt in the next decade. Cobalt supply has issues of concentration and risk of disruption, as it is mainly produced in Democratic Republic of Congo and China. According to our assessment these risks will persist in
- [SME Competitiveness Outlook 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/sme-competitiveness-outlook-2018/) - Digitalisation and the rise of the platform economy are rapidly changing the way in which firms do business. A strong business ecosystem is necessary to manage this change. This year’s SME Competitiveness Outlook tells how to build it. The report combines data analysis, academic insights, thought leader views and case studies to guide policymakers, businesses,
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- [Transport and Mobility: Spotlight on ERC projects - 2018 upd](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/transport-and-mobility-spotlight-on-erc-projects-2018-upd/) - Transport research encompasses a wide variety of topics in areas ranging from transportation science and technology, impact assessment of transport on environment and health, to the transport policy. The overall aim today is to improve transport infrastructure, vehicles and operations, while reducing its environmental footprint and integrating societal aspects, for example user behaviour, traffic planning and urban design. This diversity
- [Bluetooth 5](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/bluetooth-5/) - The 2017 release of the Bluetooth® mesh specifications have paved the way for the emergence of connected lighting as the key use case in building automation. One of the driving forces behind the momentum in connected lighting is the added benefit of leveraging that same Bluetooth wireless lighting grid as a platform for additional services. According to ABI
- [EU Strategy for Mobility of the Future - on the Road to Automated Mobility - May 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/eu-strategy-for-mobility-of-the-future-on-the-road-to-automated-mobility-may-2018/) - Mobility is at a cross-roads. There have been many significant steps forward over the last century in road transport. But mobility is now crossing a new – digital – frontier with increasing automation and connectivity allowing vehicles to "talk" to each other, to the road infrastructure, and to other road users. These developments, that benefit from the progress
- [S.T.R.E.E.T. Toolbox - Aug 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/s-t-r-e-e-t-toolbox/) - The S.T.R.E.E.T. project, funded by the Erasmus+ funding programme, ended in Aug 2018 and produced the final handbook - The TOOLBOX - on Sustainable Mobility for Sustainable Tourism as ebook registered with ISBN: 978-88-99781-40-8. If you would like to receive the TOOLBOX in other formats such as PDF, EPUB, MOBI please get in touch.
- [S.T.R.E.E.T. London Multiplier Event: presentations](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/s-t-r-e-e-t-london-multiplier-event-presentations/) - STREET_London Multiplier Event_Presentations1-4 STREET_London Multiplier Event_Presentations5-8
- [EUROSTAT - Regional Yearbook 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/eurostat-regional-yearbook-2018/) - Statistical information is an important tool for understanding and quantifying the impact of political decisions in a specific territory or region. The Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2018 gives a detailed picture relating to a broad range of statistical topics across the regions of the EU Member States, as well as the regions of the EFTA and
- [JRC - Research & Innovation capacity in Co-operative, Connected and Automated Transport (CAT) - 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/jrc-research-innovation-capacity-in-co-operative-connected-and-automated-transport-cat-2018/) - The European Commission’s Strategic Transport Research and Innovation Agenda (STRIA) defines Cooperative, Connected and Automated Transport (CAT) as a key research area. TRIMIS supports STRIA by monitoring the status of transport research across Europe, including CAT. This report maps CAT research and innovation capacity and focuses on framework programmes, the geographical and organisational distribution of
- [ERTRAC - Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) - March 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/ertrac-strategic-research-agenda-march-2018/) - The Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) presents the approach adopted by ERTRAC to tackle the societal challenges of Road Transport. This strategy is implemented by roadmaps detailing the research and innovation needs of key research domains. A Multi-Annual Implementation Plan (MAP) addresses specifically the timeframe of Horizon 2020, the European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.
- [IRENA - Global Energy Transformation: A Roadmap to 2050 - April 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/global-energy-transformation-a-roadmap-to-2050-by-irena-april-2018/) - Renewable energy needs to be scaled up at least six times faster for the world to meet the decarbonisation and climate mitigation goals set out in the Paris Agreement, says Global Energy Transformation: A Roadmap to 2050. The historic 2015 climate accord seeks, at minimum, to limit average global temperature rise to “well below 2°C”
- [EIB - Circular Economy Guide - Oct 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/eib-circular-economy-guide-oct-2018/) - The EIB Circular Economy Guide aims to promote a common understanding of circular economy, and raise awareness about and promote circular solutions. The Guide provides information about EIB’s lending and advisory activities in this field, and communicates our vision of how the EIB can further support the transition to a circular economy. The Guide is
- [IEA - Energy Efficiency 2018: Analysis and Outlook to 2040](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/iea-energy-efficiency-2018-analysis-and-outlook-to-2040/) - Energy efficiency can bring significant economic, social and environmental benefits. But while energy efficiency is improving around the world, its positive impact on global energy use is overwhelmed by rising economic activity across all sectors. Energy Efficiency 2018 looks at why efficiency’s massive potential remains untapped, and through the new Efficient World Scenario explores what would happen if
- [Transport in the EU - Current Trends and Issues - April 2018](https://epnconsulting.eu/resources/transport-in-the-eu-current-trends-and-issues-april-2018/) - Transport is a fundamental sector for and of the economy. It embraces a complex network of around 1.2 million private and public companies in the EU, employing around 10.5 million people and providing goods and services to citizens and businesses in the EU and its trading partners. Transport also provides mobility for Europeans, thus contributing significantly to the free

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- [08-10 June 2027 - MEXICO/México City - Intertraffic Americas 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/08-10-june-2027-mexico-mexico-city-intertraffic-americas-2027/)
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- [14-15 Oct 2026 - Singapore - Transit Ticketing & Fare Collection APAC 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/14-15-oct-2026-singapore-transit-ticketing-fare-collection-apac-2026/)
- [16-17 Nov 2026 - Frankfurt (DE) - Autonomous Vehicles & AI Europe 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/16-17-nov-2026-frankfurt-de-autonomous-vehicles-ai-europe-2026/)
- [26 Nov 2026 - Telford (UK) - Hydrogen Tech Expo UK 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/26-nov-2026-telford-uk-hydrogen-tech-expo-uk-2026/)
- [13-14 May 2027 - UAE/Abu Dhabi - Road User Charging Conference MEA (Middle East & Africa) 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/13-14-may-2027-uae-abu-dhabi-road-user-charging-conference-mea-middle-east-africa-2027/)
- [02-03 Mar 2027 - Brussels (BE) - Road User Charging Conference 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/02-03-mar-2027-brussels-be-road-user-charging-conference-2027/)
- [30 Mar-02 Apr 2027- Vienna (AT) - WSSTL 2027 - 2nd World Symposium on Sustainable Transport and Livability](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/30-mar-02-apr-2027-vienna-at-wsstl-2027-2nd-world-symposium-on-sustainable-transport-and-livability/)
- [24-25 Nov 2026 - Glasgow (UK) - Road Expo Scotland 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/24-25-nov-2026-glasgow-uk-road-expo-scotland-2026/)
- [22-23 Oct 2026 - Zagreb (HR) - ICTCT 2026 - 38th International Cooperation on Theories and Concepts in Traffic Safety](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/22-23-oct-2026-zagreb-hr-ictct-2026-38th-international-cooperation-on-theories-and-concepts-in-traffic-safety/)
- [22-25 Sept 2026 - Berlin (DE) - InnoTrans 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/22-25-sept-2026-berlin-de-innotrans-2026/)
- [13 Oct 2026 - London (UK) - Economist Event: 1st annual Physical AI and Robotics Summit](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/13-oct-2026-london-uk-economist-event-1st-annual-physical-ai-and-robotics-summit/)
- [03-05 Nov 2026 - Barcelona (ES) - Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 + Tomorrow Mobility](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/04-06-nov-2026-barcelona-es-smart-city-expo-world-congress-2026/)
- [13-14 Oct 2026 - Valletta (MT) - DTF Conference 2026: From Shore Power to Integrated Energy Systems](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/13-14-oct-2026-valletta-mt-dtf-conference-2026-from-shore-power-to-integrated-energy-systems/)
- [13-15 Oct 2026 - MALAYSIA/Kuala Lumpur - 6th IRF Asia-Pacific Regional Congress & 13th Malaysian Road Conference & Exhibition 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/13-15-oct-2026-malaysia-kuala-lumpur-6th-irf-asia-pacific-regional-congress-13th-malaysian-road-conference-exhibition-2026/)
- [07-08 Oct 2026 - Cologne (DE) - European Geothermal Energy Summit 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/07-08-oct-2026-cologne-de-european-geothermal-energy-summit-2026/)
- [08 Oct 2026 - London (UK) - Rail Freight Group Conference 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/08-oct-2026-london-uk-rail-freight-group-conference-2026/)
- [18-19 Nov 2026 - Helsinki (FI) - SLUSH 2026 - The planet’s most founder-focused event and largest venture capital gathering](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/18-19-nov-2026-helsinki-fi-slush-2026-the-planets-most-founder-focused-event-and-largest-venture-capital-gathering/)
- [29 Sept-01 Oct 2026 - Birmingham (UK) - UK Construction Week (UKCW) 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/29-sept-01-oct-2026-birmingham-uk-uk-construction-week-ukcw-2026/)
- [22-26 Sept 2026 - CHINA/Shanghai - Tomorrow City Shanghai](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/08-12-sept-2026-china-shanghai-tomorrow-city-shanghai/)
- [14-15 Sept 2026 - Naples (IT) - MSTF 2026 - 6ᵗʰ Symposium on Management of Future Motorway and Urban Traffic Systems](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/09-11-sept-2026-naples-it-mstf-2026-6ᵗʰ-symposium-on-management-of-future-motorway-and-urban-traffic-systems/)
- [26-27 Oct 2026 - Frankfurt (DE) - 2nd Annual Software-Defined Vehicles Europe 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/26-27-oct-2026-frankfurt-de-2nd-annual-software-defined-vehicles-europe-2026/)
- [01-02 Oct 2026 - London (UK) - GRID Conference](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/01-02-oct-2026-london-uk-grid-conference/)
- [23-24 Sept 2026 - Rotterdam (NL) - 13th European Carbon Dioxide Utilisation Summit](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/23-24-sept-2026-rotterdam-nl-13th-european-carbon-dioxide-utilisation-summit/)
- [03-06 Nov 2026 - USA/San Francisco - 9th IRF Global R2T Conference & Exhibition](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/08-11-dec-2026-usa-san-francisco-9th-irf-global-r2t-conference-exhibition/)
- [19-23 Oct 2026 - South Korea/Gangneung - ITS World Congress 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/19-23-oct-2026-korea-rep-gangneung-its-world-congress-2026/)
- [02-03 Nov 2026 - South Korea/Seoul - CIRED 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/02-03-nov-2026-south-korea-seoul-cired-2026/)
- [16-18 Nov 2026 - Geneva (CH) - IRF (International Road Federation) 2026 Annual Conference](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/16-18-nov-2026-geneva-ch-irf-2026-annual-conference/)
- [09-11 Nov 2026 - London (UK) - ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) 2026 Conference](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/09-11-nov-2026-london-uk-iswa-international-solid-waste-association-2026-conference/)
- [24-26 Sept 2026 - CANADA/Montreal - IBTTA Event: Global Tolling Summit](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/24-26-sept-2026-canada-montreal-ibtta-event-global-tolling-summit/)
- [01-03 Dec 2026 - Vienna (AT) - Going Green - CARE INNOVATION 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/01-03-dec-2026-vienna-at-going-green-care-innovation-2026-2/)
- [15-18 Sept 2026 - Naples (IT) - IEEE ITSC 2026 - The IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/15-18-sept-2026-naples-it-ieee-itsc-2026-the-ieee-international-conference-on-intelligent-transportation-systems/)
- [08-13 Sept 2026 - Malmö (SE) - ECCV 2026 - The 18th European Conference on Computer Vision](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/08-13-sept-2026-malmo-se-eccv-2026-the-18th-european-conference-on-computer-vision/)
- [30 Sept-02 Oct 2026 - GEORGIA/Tbilisi - 4th IRF Europe & Central Asia Regional Congress & Exhibition](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/30-sept-02-oct-2026-georgia-tbilisi-4th-irf-europe-central-asia-regional-congress-exhibition/)
- [03-05 Nov 2026 - Birmingham (UK) - EuroBus Expo 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/03-05-nov-2026-birmingham-uk-eurobus-expo-2026/)
- [22-24 Sept 2026 - Birmingham (UK) - EVCharge Live UK 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/22-24-sept-2026-birmingham-uk-evcharge-live-uk-2026/)
- [14-15 Oct 2026 - Birmingham (UK) - Highways UK 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/epn_events/14-15-oct-2026-birmingham-uk-highways-uk-2026/)

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- [Externalities](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/externalities/)
- [Greenwahing](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/greenwahing/)
- [Global Reporting Initiative](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/global-reporting-initiative/)
- [GRI](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/gri/)
- [Eelco van der Enden](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/eelco-van-der-enden/)
- [greenhouse-gas](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/greenhouse-gas/)
- [GHG](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/ghg/)
- [gas price](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/gas-price/)
- [coal](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/coal/)
- [nuclear powerhouses](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/nuclear-powerhouses/)
- [lithium](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/lithium/)
- [Google Maps](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/google-maps/)
- [Uber](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/uber/)
- [FreeNow](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/freenow/)
- [User Interface](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/user-interface/)
- [User Experience](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/user-experience/)
- [UX](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/ux/)
- [the Internet](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/the-internet/)
- [electricity](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/electricity/)
- [energy saving](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/energy-saving/)
- [red tapes](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/red-tapes/)
- [legislation](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/legislation/)
- [Euro6](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/euro6/)
- [Euro7](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/euro7/)
- [brakes pollution](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/brakes-pollution/)
- [tyres pollution](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/tyres-pollution/)
- [BritishVolt](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/britishvolt/)
- [ItalVolt](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/italvolt/)
- [Turin](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/turin/)
- [LTZ](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/ltz/)
- [Data](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/data/)
- [Open data](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/open-data/)
- [Sofia (Bulgaria)](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/sofia-bulgaria/)
- [CEED Bulgaria](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/ceed-bulgaria/)
- [Privacy](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/privacy/)
- [Bank Holidays](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/bank-holidays/)
- [flights cost](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/flights-cost/)
- [hotels cost](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/hotels-cost/)
- [trips organisation](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/trips-organisation/)
- [Erasmus+](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/erasmus/)
- [FCC](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/fcc/)
- [FightClimateChange](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/fightclimatechange/)
- [NetZero](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/netzero/)
- [Sustainability](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/sustainability/)
- [Downburst](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/downburst/)
- [Euro 7](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/euro-7/)
- [Net Zero](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/net-zero/)
- [politicians](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/politicians/)
- [politics](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/politics/)
- [Logo](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/logo/)
- [Social Media](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/social-media/)
- [Website](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/website/)
- [EPN Consulting](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/epn-consulting/)
- [EPN Consulting Research and Innovation](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/epn-consulting-research-and-innovation/)
- [Europe](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/europe/)
- [Rest of the World](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/rest-of-the-world/)
- [Horizon Europe](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/horizon-europe/)
- [EU and UK agreement](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/eu-and-uk-agreement/)
- [Copernicus](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/copernicus/)
- [SAE](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/sae/)
- [Cruise robo-taxi](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/cruise-robo-taxi/)
- [San Francisco](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/san-francisco/)
- [Stefano Mainero](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/stefano-mainero/)
- [ITS UK](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/its-uk/)
- [INvestment](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/investment/)
- [Diplomacy](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/diplomacy/)
- [Greenwashing](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/greenwashing/)
- [COP 28](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/cop-28/)
- [Dubai](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/dubai/)
- [UN SDGs](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/un-sdgs/)
- [Sustainable Tourism](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/sustainable-tourism/)
- [Alps](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/alps/)
- [boarding planes](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/boarding-planes/)
- [boarding rules](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/boarding-rules/)
- [IATA](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/iata/)
- [baggage rules](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/baggage-rules/)
- [EU Elections](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/eu-elections/)
- [UK Elections](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/uk-elections/)
- [Strategic view](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/strategic-view/)
- [Multi-modal Transport](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/multi-modal-transport/)
- [Drought](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/drought/)
- [Water](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/water/)
- [Tethered caps](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/tethered-caps/)
- [plastic bottles](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/plastic-bottles/)
- [Valencia](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/valencia/)
- [Floods](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/floods/)
- [Emilia-Romagna](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/emilia-romagna/)
- [EU Green Capital City](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/eu-green-capital-city/)
- [StepZero for the UK](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/stepzero-for-the-uk/)
- [StepZero](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/stepzero/)
- [parking spaces](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/parking-spaces/)
- [cars size and weight](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/cars-size-and-weight/)
- [Teaching](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/teaching/)
- [Ravensbourne University London](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/ravensbourne-university-london/)
- [Networking](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/networking/)
- [Community Building](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/community-building/)
- [Robotaxis](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/robotaxis/)
- [Waymo](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/waymo/)
- [Tesla](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/tesla/)
- [Zoox](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/zoox/)
- [WeRide](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/weride/)
- [Pony.ai](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/pony-ai/)
- [MOIA](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/moia/)
- [Volkswagen](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/volkswagen/)
- [Automated Vehicles](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/automated-vehicles/)
- [Oyster Card](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/oyster-card/)
- [Stansted Express](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/stansted-express/)
- [WHO](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/who/)
- [World Health Organisation](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/world-health-organisation/)
- [Reset Connect](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/reset-connect/)
- [London Climate Action Week](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/london-climate-action-week/)
- [LCAW](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/lcaw/)
- [COP31](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/cop31/)
- [Luton airport](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/luton-airport/)
- [Stansted airport](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/stansted-airport/)
- [DART](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/dart/)
- [timetables](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/timetables/)
- [Multi-modal Travelling](https://epnconsulting.eu/tag/multi-modal-travelling/)

## Sectors

- [ARD](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/ard/) - Architecture & Design
- [BIO](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/bio/) - Biology & Chemistry
- [BIZ](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/biz/) - Business & Commercial
- [CIV](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/civ/) - Civil Engineering
- [ENE](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/ene/) - Energy
- [ENV](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/env/) - Environment
- [EUP](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/eup/) - European Projects & Topics
- [FIN](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/fin/) - Economics & Finance
- [ICT](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/ict/) - ICT & Telecommunications
- [INN](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/inn/) - Research & Innovation
- [ITS](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/its/) - Intelligent Transport Systems & MaaS
- [LEG](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/leg/) - Legal issues
- [TEC](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/tec/) - Technology
- [TRA](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/tra/) - Transport & Planning
- [SCC](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/scc/) - Smart Cities & Communities
- [HLH](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/hlh/) - Health and Medicine
- [SEC](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/sec/) - Security
- [SAF](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/saf/) - Safety
- [AFD](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/agri-food/) - Agriculture & Food
- [CLC](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/climate-change/) - Climate Change
- [PCY](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/pcy-policies/) - Policies & Regulations
- [AI](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/ict-ai/) - Artificial Intelligence
- [IND](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/ind/) - Industry/Industries
- [SPA](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/space-eo/) - Space & Earth Observation
- [RAW](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/raw-materials/) - Raw Materials
- [BAT](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/batteries/) - Batteries
- [CLE](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/circular-economy/) - Circular Economy
- [DEF](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/def/) - Defence
- [MEC](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/mec/) - Mechanics
- [WST](https://epnconsulting.eu/sectors/waste-management/) - Waste Management

## Locations

- [London (UK)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/london/)
- [Rotterdam (NL)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/rotterdam/)
- [Birmingham (UK)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/birmingham-uk/)
- [Telford (UK)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/telford-uk/)
- [Brussels (BE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/brussels-be/)
- [Vienna (AT)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/vienna-at/)
- [Barcelona (ES)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/barcelona-es/)
- [Madrid (ES)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/madrid-es/)
- [Berlin (DE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/berlin-de/)
- [Hamburg (DE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/hamburg-de/)
- [Amsterdam (NL)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/amsterdam-nl/)
- [Malmö (SE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/malmo-se/)
- [Athens (GR)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/athens-gr/)
- [Leipzig (DE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/leipzig-de/)
- [Frankfurt (DE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/frankfurt-de/)
- [Geneva (CH)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/geneva-ch/)
- [Katowice (PL)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/katowice-pl/)
- [Limerick (IE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/limerick-ie/)
- [Glasgow (UK)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/glasgow-uk/)
- [Helsinki (FI)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/helsinki-fi/)
- [Kraków (PL)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/krakow-pl/)
- [Zagreb (HR)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/zagreb-hr/)
- [Bologna (IT)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/bologna-it/)
- [Gothenburg (SE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/gothenburg-se/)
- [Cologne (DE)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/cologne-de/)
- [- Online event](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/online-event/)
- [USA-New York](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/usa-new-york/)
- [USA-San Francisco](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/usa-san-francisco/)
- [CANADA-Vancouver](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/canada-vancouver/)
- [SINGAPORE](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/singapore/)
- [USA-Las Vegas](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/usa-las-vegas/)
- [CANADA-Montréal](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/canada-montreal/)
- [THAILAND/Bangkok](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/thailand-bangkok-2/)
- [USA-Detroit](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/usa-detroit/)
- [CHINA-Shanghai](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/china-shanghai/)
- [MEXICO-Mexico City](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/mexico-mexico-city/)
- [UAE-Abu Dhabi](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/uae-abu-dhabi/)
- [AUSTRALIA-Melbourne](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/australia-melbourne/)
- [S-KOREA-Seoul](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/s-korea-seoul/)
- [Oxford (UK)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/oxford-uk/)
- [S-KOREA- Gangneung](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/s-korea-gangneung/)
- [Naples (IT)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/naples-it/)
- [GEORGIA-Tbilisi](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/georgia-tbilisi/)
- [MALAYSIA-Kuala Lumpur](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/malaysia-kuala-lumpur/)
- [Valletta (MT)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/valletta-mt/)
- [ARGENTINA-Mendoza](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/argentina-mendoza/)
- [Gdańsk (PL)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/gdansk-pl/)
- [TURKEY-Antalya](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/turkey-antalya/)
- [USA-Seattle](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/usa-seattle/)
- [Lleida (ES)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/lleida-es/)
- [Sarajevo (BiH)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/sarajevo-bih/)
- [JORDAN-Aqaba](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/jordan-aqaba/)
- [Reims (FR)](https://epnconsulting.eu/locations/reims-fr/)

## Event Dates

- [September 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2026-09/)
- [October 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2026-10/)
- [November 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2026-11/)
- [December 2026](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2026-12/)
- [January 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2027-01/)
- [February 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2027-02/)
- [March 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2027-03/)
- [April 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2027-04/)
- [May 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2027-05/)
- [June 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2027-06/)
- [September 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2027-09/)
- [October 2027](https://epnconsulting.eu/event_dates/2027-10/)

## Resource Types

- [Download](https://epnconsulting.eu/resource_types/download/) - This resource is downloadable
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- [Presentations](https://epnconsulting.eu/resource_types/presentations/)