alinnea has announced that it is joining 4T for Europe – Think Tanks for Transforming Transport in Europe, a new platform of independent organisations spanning ten European countries that aims to drive the transformation of transport towards climate neutrality by 2050.
In its founding manifesto, presented today, 4T for Europe highlights the contribution of zero-emission transport to economic prosperity, European strategic autonomy, security and social equity. To seize these opportunities, the platform’s members advocate public policies that accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, support industrial transformation and ensure that all sections of society can participate in and benefit from the transition.
4T for Europe brings together the knowledge and expertise of organisations from ten European countries to produce joint research and recommendations that help policymakers advance this transition. In its initial phase, the new think tank network is focusing on road transport, the transport sector’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, and on electrification as the main pathway to its decarbonisation, while keeping the broader transition towards a sustainable transport system in view.
“Advancing electric mobility is one of the most direct ways to accelerate climate action in transport. At alinnea, we work to translate knowledge into proposals that help businesses and policymakers move in that direction. Joining 4T for Europe allows us to contribute our expertise, learn from the challenges other countries face and develop recommendations for more accessible electric mobility that helps reduce emissions and strengthen competitiveness,” says Ana Belén Sánchez, Director of alinnea.
The 4T for Europe declaration stresses that European targets need to be supported by national and subnational policies that enable their delivery. Areas such as vehicle taxation, industrial policy and measures to ensure a socially just transition are crucial to putting transport decarbonisation into practice.
“The transition towards a more sustainable future requires us to build bridges across sectors, disciplines and different perspectives. Universities have a fundamental role to play as spaces for connection, dialogue and trust, where people can challenge ideas, share knowledge and develop collective solutions,” says Isabela del Alcázar, Chief Purpose and Sustainability Officer at IE University. “At IE University, we see this ability to connect people and ideas as an essential part of our purpose of making a positive impact on society. alinnea’s participation in 4T for Europe reflects that commitment to a transformation of European mobility that combines sustainability, innovation and shared prosperity,” she adds.
4T for Europe comprises Agora Verkehrswende (Germany), alinnea (Spain), the Centre for Transport and Energy — CDE (Czech Republic), CONCITO (Denmark), ECCO (Italy), Institut Mobilités en Transition (France), the New Mobility Association — PSNM (Poland), the Norwegian EV Association (Norway), New AutoMotive (United Kingdom), the Slovak Electric Vehicle Association — SEVA (Slovakia), and the International Council on Clean Transportation — ICCT, participating through its Berlin office.
The network will work on policy implementation across European countries and maintain exchanges with organisations and networks in other regions. Its members will contribute their capabilities and expertise towards the shared goal of climate-neutral transport.
Our network will focus on implementation in European countries, while engaging with networks and organisations in other regions. By forming this network, we have committed to combining our knowledge, capacities, and experience, while respecting the autonomy of each member organisation. Together, we will connect national expertise across Europe – and thus help to bring about a climate-neutral transport sector.
