Automotive Archives - Glass for Europe

Advanced glazing systems to curb air-conditioning energy consumption

Advanced glazing systems to curb air-conditioning energy consumption Through increased fuel consumption or decreased range (in electric vehicles), mobile air-conditioning is a significant energy consumer in vehicles. This energy load can generate considerable CO2 emissions, depending on the vehicle’s energy source. Automotive glass manufacturers look for all possible means to contribute to minimising the environmental

21 March

A revised End-of-life Vehicles Directive that supports greater recycling of automotive glazing

June 2022 A revised End-of-life Vehicles Directive that supports greater recycling of automotive glazing Flat glass used in windscreens, side windows, backlights, panoramic sunroof and mirrors is an essential part of a vehicle. It is meant to guarantee unaltered visibility to drivers and safety to vehicle occupants in case of accident while being an essential

28 June

Revising the weight policy of Heavy Goods Vehicles

February 2022 Revising the weight policy of Heavy Goods Vehicles Improvements needed in the Directive 96/53/EC Directive 96/53/EC[1] specifies the maximum dimensions and weights of national and international heavy goods vehicles (HGV) circulating between Member States. It provides for minimum harmonisation and requests Member States to allow vehicles with a weight of up to 40

24 February

Testing automotive glass safety R43 and GTR6

March 2021 Testing automotive glass safety R43 and GTR6 The safety of all glass pieces mounted in vehicles is consistently ensured by the uniform provisions of the United Nations Regulation GTR6[1] and R43[2]. Over the last years, the automotive glass industry witnessed the introduction of new national certifications and marking in countries where ECE R43 tests

11 March

Brochure: Glass contributing to innovative, green and safe transport solutions for Europe

Glass contributing to innovative, green and safe transport solutions for Europe Flat glass is an integral part of most automotive vehicles and is essential to Europe’s transport industry. Flat glass is used to make windscreens, backlights, windows and sun roofs for a wide range of automobile and transport applications, from cars to cruise ships and

13 June