Tyres Europe calls for the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to better reflect the strategic role of tyres in Europe’s automotive value chain.

In its latest position paper, Tyres Europe calls for:

1. Expanding the IAA to recognise tyres as a strategic component both on the Replacement and Original Equipment market to effectively increase demand for tyres made in the EU;
2. Introducing a Union origin definition that truly supports European manufacturing by applying a targeted prioritisation approach in public procurement and public supporting schemes;
3. Recognising the role of tyres to increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions for passenger cars and vans and support retreaded and made in EU truck and bus tyres;
4. Strengthen financial support for industrial decarbonisation and governance of industrial manufacturing acceleration areas. in its latest position paper.

With targeted adjustments, the Industrial Accelerator Act can help create demand for low-carbon, high-performance tyres made in Europe, while supporting competitiveness, decarbonisation and the resilience of the European automotive value chain.

Read the full position paper below.