Session 3: How to ensure a proper implementation of the new regulation? The motorcycle industry perspective IMCO Public Hearing: Clear Internal Market Rules for Mopeds, Scooters and Motorcycles Antonio Perlot Public Affairs Manager ACEM Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles The Motorcycle Industry in Europe

2 ACEM: 12 moped & motorcycle manufacturers (including extra-EU) The main Tricycle and Quadricycle manufacturers More than 30 brands 90% of EU production; 80% of EU market 16 national industry associations in 14 countries representing smaller manufacturers (including SMEs) See

… but several challenges are present: technical, economical… Lead-time and calendar are fundamental for the feasibility of the measures and to contain impacts on the sector and consumers EC GoalsImpact on manufacturers/suppliers Effects Long term: simplificationShort & medium term: higher complexity (also for Member States) Type-approval/Costs New environmental vehicle requirements Technical/production/market challenge Design/R&D/Costs New safety vehicle requirements Technical/production/market challenge Design/R&D/Costs New administrative requirements Technical/administrative challenge (also for MS) Logistics/Costs The new regulation towards 2020: ACEM supports the overall goals…

Scooters, the majority of the market (mostly small capacity vehicles, 1000 – 3000€ consumer price) Followed by Street models Style Distribution: Scooter Style Keeps the Lead

Lead-time & Calendar Average PTW model lifecycle  Many concepts >10 years in different models  3 to 4 years without change  Best selling EU model < units/year  Many EU models volume < 5000 units/year  Some EU models < 1000 units/year Concept research phase Product development Model introduction Minor change (update) Average PTW Mfr typical line- up  up to 30 different engines  20 to 40 different models  Due to different usage purposes  Due to different licensing requirements  High fragmentation/Low economies of scale

Co-decision Comitology  EP & Council Regulation  4 EC Regulations Mandatory for new type-approvals Mandatory for new registrations (i.e. for all models) Simplification and increased reference to UN ECE Regulations, new definitions and categories Additional anti-tampering requirements ABS and/or CBS Optional for new type-approvals Euro 4 Euro 5 Euro 6 OBD-I for L1B, L3, L5, L6A & L7A OBD-I for L6B & L7B Exist. Direct. repealed (incl. Euro3) Euro 3   EC Proposal for Co-decision Regulation   EC Proposal for 1 Implementing & 3 Delegated Acts OBD-II Subject to EC study by 1/1/2016 Timeline: EC proposal COM(2010) 542 New administrative requirements (repair maintenance information, market surveillance, etc) New vehicle construction requirements (NB not evaluated in impact assessment!) Impact (manufacturers and suppliers): - No leadtime, higher costs/difficult TA management - High pressure on R&D activities

Co-decision Comitology  EP & Council Regulation  4 EC Regulations Simplification and increased reference to UN ECE Regulations, new definitions and categories Additional anti-tampering requirements, new vehicle construction requirements Euro 4 Euro 5 Euro 6 Euro 3   EC Proposal for Co-decision Regulation   EC Proposal for 1 Implementing & 3 Delegated Acts OBD-II Subject to EC study by 1/1/2016 OBD-I for L1B, L3, L5, L6A & L7A OBD-I for L6B & L7B ABS and/or CBS Existing Directive repealed (including Euro 3) Timeline: ACEM proposed amendments COM(2010) 542 Optional for new type-approvals Mandatory for new type-approvals Mandatory for new registrations (i.e. for all models) New administrative requirements (CoC, market surveillance, etc) Impact (manufacturers and suppliers): - Minimum leadtime and rationalisation of TA requirements contains costs - Manageable scheduling of R&D activities Repair and Maintenance Information RMI database (if appl)

Industry loses about one quarter million units every year Half million units since 2008 (-25%), no sign of recovery in 2011 High pressure on manufacturers, component suppliers and distribution Critical importance of leadtime in upcoming EP & Council regulation !!! Severe Impact of the Crisis 2010

Thank you! Thank you for your attention Antonio Perlot Public Affairs Manager ACEM - The Motorcycle Industry in Europe 1 avenue de la Joyeuse Entrée B Bruxelles Tel Mobile