ETRA (European Twowheel Retailers’ Association) and ACEM (the Motorcycle Industry in Europe) have organised the ‘Sustainable 2Wheels’ event for Tuesday 18th of September 2012 on the esplanade of the European Parliament in Brussels, from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. The event is aimed at showing decision-makers and their staff in the European Parliament, Commission, Council […]
Clean Week 2020
8th May 2012
Last week apparently saw large and small manufacturers present their greenest two-wheelers and cars at Clean Week 2020 – 2012 event at the Zolder Race Circuit in Belgium. The Clean Week 2020 event also saw voting on the European e-Motorbike and e-Scooter of the Year. Clean Week 2020 aims at providing an annual review of […]
Reducing CO2 Emissions
13th December 2011
ETRA the European Twowheel Retailers’ Association has replied to an European Commission public consultation on reducing CO2 emissions from road vehicles. The results of the consultation will feed into the Commission’s decision-making on EU regulations for cars, vans and heavy duty vehicles. The EU is currently committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions 80-95% by 2050, […]
FEMA Green & Alternative
11th October 2011
The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) says it is driving the debate on Motorcycling, mobility and the environment, with the publication of position papers on two of the topics at the top of the political agenda: protection of the environment, and transport policies. FEMA says, “Riders at FEMA did their homework” saying that, “the […]
ACEM – More PTWs
26th September 2011
More Powered Two-Wheelers would ease congestion 10% more motorcycles used for commuting equal to 40% less traffic jams, concludes a study conducted by Transport & Mobility Leuven BRUSSELS, 26.9.2011. If 10% of car drivers would give up their car for a motorcycle or a scooter, traffic congestion would be reduced by 40%, according to a […]
The Green Revulsion
10th May 2011
The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA), which is now promoting itself as a “consumer’s association”, reports that the 14th MEP Ride held on May 5th led more than a hundred participants from Brussels (Belgium) to Circuit Zolder, the famous racetrack in Flanders. FEMA annually organizes this motorcycle ride for Members of the European Parliament […]
Motorbikes – Eco Active – A Ray of Light
24th July 2010
Right To Ride congratulates the “States of Jersey”, the island of Jersey’s official website for public services and information online, for recognising that a motorbike rather than a car can be a more environmentally friendly choice.
