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EUROPEAN COMMISSIONDIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MOBILITY AND TRANSPORTDirectorate B - Investment, Innovative & Sustainable TransportB.4 - Sustainable & Intelligent TransportMinutes of the expert groupBrussels, 26 November 2020Sustainable Transport ForumPlenary 2020Thursday, 26 November 2020 – 13:30-17:00WebexChair: Herald Ruijters (DG Mobility and Transport, Director Investment, Innovative & Sustainable Transport )Approval of the agenda and of the minutes of previous meetingThe agenda, with amendments, was presented by the Commission and approved.Nature of the meetingNon-publicList of points discussedWelcome by the ChairThe Chair welcomed attendants to the 2019 STF Plenary meeting.He recalled that it is the first time since the plenary of 26 November 2019 that the whole STF comes together. He thanked the STF for delivering again an excellent output of a collaborative effort of the STF, the recommendations report that is on the agenda for discussion during this plenary session.He went on to highlight the relevance of the STF as an expert group for the Commission, which is why the extension of the current mandate is part of the agenda.He then made brief reference to the state of play of key developments in the context of the wider implementation of the Green Deal:The proposal for a Climate Law, enshrining in law the principle of climate-neutrality in the EU by 2050 and the 55% emission reduction by 2030The Climate Target plan, underpinning the Climate Law The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, further operationalising the transport dimension of the Green DealThe important preparation for the 55 package including AFID, and other relevant initiatives (REDII, CO2 standards, ETD, ETS)The discussion about the MFF and the RRF that support transition to low and zero-emission mobility, including strong role of CEF2 for alternative fuelsHe then moved on to briefly introduce the individual agenda points:1st agenda item: On policy updates, with a quick overview of where the Commission stands with different relevant policy initiatives;2nd agenda item: bringing to the attention of the STF the draft end result of a very intensive collaborative process in the STF, involving questionnaires and expert interactions on a very important topic: ‘Recommendations for procuring, awarding concessions, licenses and/or granting support for electric recharging infrastructure’ and summary Handbook. This shall be a key support to public authorities in the EU. 3rd agenda item: the proposal of the Commission to extend the STF, together with the establishment of 3 new subgroups that will help DG MOVE in addressing important challenges in relation to a common data approach for electric mobility and other alternative fuels and governance and standards for communication exchange for electric vehicles. Important, as it will define much of the future cross-border user-friendliness. Point 1 – Policy Update by the European CommissionUpdate on National Implementation ReportsDG MOVE informed that the work on assessing the national implementation reports under the Directive on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Deployment is in its final stage. The Commission intends to publish the assessment early on in 2021. State of play of AFID revisionDG MOVE gave a brief overview on the proposal for a revision of the directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (AFID) that is scheduled to be adopted in June 2021. The Open Public Consultation has ended in summer 2020 and confirmed the four main aspects for a revision as identified in the Inception Impact Assessment. On that basis the work on the evaluation and impact assessment is ongoing. In addition, in early 2021 the Commission will adopt a Commission report on the implementation of AFID as foreseen in Art 10.3 of that mon European mobility data spaceDG MOVE presented the main objectives of the mobility data space, which is still in conceptual discussion. It will be relevant for reflecting on how data on alternative fuels infrastructure can be best represented in this context. STF members asked about interplay with the ITS Directive and whether the Commission intends to set legally binding principles under the mobility data space. Furthermore, the link with the GAIA X initiative was inquired about. DG MOVE clarified that the discussion is in early stage and no decision on structure and policy measures has been taken. Presentation of Guidance Notice on Clean Vehicles DirectiveDG MOVE briefly presented the Guidance Notice published on 22 October, which contains a set of questions and answers as well as several practical examples related to the transposition and implementation of the revised Directive. The Notice is published in the Official Journal (2020/C 352/01) in all EU official languages.In relation to the use of the TED database, DG MOVE was asked to clarify how the data extracted from the database would be published, and what level of access would be granted. DG MOVE explained that the information will already be publicly available in the database itself; the Commission will collate it and publish it – as an excel file or similar format allowing further elaboration of the data –in order to facilitate consultation, and make it publicly available without restrictions. Future standardisation mandateDG MOVE updated about the state of play of work on a new comprehensive standardisation mandate for European Standardisation Organisation to address outstanding and new requirements for standardisation work. DG MOVE was asked to clarify if this request includes work on electric road infrastructure, interoperability of onboard ship technology and infrastructure provided in ports as well as further information on the standards needed for vehicle to infrastructure and backend communication as regards electric mobility. DG MOVE clarified that the topics are covered and pointed to the agenda item on STF subgroups for a more detailed discussion about current standards and outstanding needs for communication issues around electric vehicles. Point 2 – Presentation for approval of the deliverable of the 2020 STF work streamsDG MOVE then presented the final report ‘Recommendations for procuring, awarding concessions, licenses and/or granting support for electric recharging infrastructure’ and summary Handbook, for approval by the STF. DG MOVE explained that the STF detailed recommendations report is meant to provide practical guidelines that are either looking to procure recharging infrastructure or to award concessions for their roll-out and/or operation, possibly linked to the granting of government support. By offering an overview of best and innovative practices by frontrunners, the STF aimed to develop a set of minimum recommendations to public authorities seeking to support the deployment of recharging infrastructure in their territories. DG MOVE provided an overview of the Recommendations, on the basis of the three main steps to consider for public authorities when planning the deployment of recharging infrastructure in their territories:Defining the deployment approachLong-term (electro)mobility strategiesCooperation between public authoritiesDetermining a suitable recharging networkOrganising the tender procedureIdentification of responsible authoritySelection of entities to develop and operate infrastructureSelection of contract models and policy instrumentMeasures to support competition in the marketThe specific tender requirementsRequirements regarding the recharging station and design of the recharging poleInteroperable infrastructure, including recommendations on the use of communication protocols and standardsFuture-proof infrastructure, including smart-charging readyUser-friendly infrastructure, including in terms of finding infrastructure, easy payment and transparent pricingData and cybersecurityGuarantees and enforcement mechanismsThe presentation was followed by a discussion, where the following STF members raised the following points:Eurelectric raised following points for discussion: 4.4.5. Recommendation of maximum B2B prices and ad hoc prices: This would not comply with competitive markets and seems to be questionable DG MOVE explained that the Recommendations report is a best practices report, which does not mean it is the minimum standard. The Report neither recommends to fix prices, but rather proposes that bidders compete on offering the best maximum prices for users.This is particularly relevant in cases where public authorities grant exclusive concessions for the construction or operation of recharging infrastructure. In those cases, it is recommended that authorities protect consumers from abuse of such an exclusive position, for instance by means of a competitively set (ie not administratively set) cap on prices for end consumers.In other words, MOVE agrees in principle that prices for end consumer should be set in a competitive setting, but feels that in some case this competition is absent, e.g. for exclusive concessions.5.3.5.2. Recommendation concerning ISO 15118 is considered questionable because few vehicles currently support the standard (NB version -2, next version -20 not ready yet). Eurelectric argues it is better not to make ISO 15118 mandatory in those circumstances. DG MOVE reiterated that the Report only contains recommendations, and does not mandate anything. Moreover, the Report does not recommend imposing ISO 15118 for recharging infrastructure, but acknowledges that there are promising avenues toward this standard. The Recommendations argues that public authorities should closely follow these developments. At the same time, the Recommendations Report acknowledges that some important issues, e.g. relating to the governance framework around the standard and the set-up of PKIs, still need to be tackled before it can be conceivable to adopt ISO 15118 as a mandatory EU standard. In the next session on the agenda (STF 2.0 and STF 2021 work planning), DG MOVE will reveal its plans for tackling these issues.5.3.7.5. Eurelectric asked that price transparency is also possible via digital means, not directly physically at the recharging pointDG MOVE argues that price transparency is essential for consumers, and subscribes to the recommendation in the Report that at least the ad hoc price should be indicated at the recharging station as well.BEUC is very pleased with the Recommendations from a consumer perspective.They do agree with Eurelectric that there is no need to make the ISO 15118 standard mandatory, people need solutions now.They inquire about the amount of recharging stations that one city or region can deploy? Is there a calculation implemented for what would be necessary in terms of recharging stations with respect to the amount of people, the battery range, …?DG MOVE explained that a number of authorities are making such calculations. EC referred to tool offered by Germany (StandortTOOL), is taking this into account. POLIS added that Rotterdam is also a good example, Brussels, …Tesla also welcomes the report, and praises its quality.Tesla however raises two comments:The Recommendation on metering, to equip recharging points with MID compliant meters, seems to be unnecessarily heavy and impossible to achieve in some Member States that do not have certification procedure in place. Tesla asks to review this section and Recommendation.Tesla also subscribes to the point of Eurelectric on maximum prices, arguing that dynamic prices should remain possible.DG MOVE explained that the recommendation regarding maximum prices does not preclude dynamic pricing, reiterating that the maximum price does not mean a fixed price. This is well illustrated by the example from Amsterdam in the text and will be highlighted a bit more.?Germany thanks TNO, Polis and DG MOVE for assisting the work on the report, praising the work done.Germany subscribes to the earlier intervention of the Commission on ISO 15118. It argues that it is wise to recommend that infrastructure is ISO 15118-ready. Even if the “-20 version” is not yet complete and out, it can be reasonably expected that this ISO norm becomes the standard.Germany then provided some more details on the StandortTOOL in response to the earlier question of BEUC, explaining the tool uses geographic data, spatial data, traffic flows etc. to identify recharging infrastructure needs. Access to the tool is provided for the L?nder, limited access for third parties. Municipalities do similar analysis.?Austria inquired whether the Recommendations provide a preview of what the Commission will do in AFID ?? DG MOVE answered no, explaining that the Recommendations provide an insight in what cities or regions are already doing. However, some of these practices may indeed inform the work on the revision of AFID.?RTD argued, in relation to pricing based on time and energy: some CPOs are charging customers for time spent for recharging. RTD argues this is not fair, because some vehicles have a lower power offtake capability. Depending on the model, a car can be highly different, for offtaking the same amount of energy.JRC then made a statement about ISO 15118: what they observe with Asian fast charging columns is that most of them already successfully implement this standard. But also North-American, and even European companies. This indicates that technical reality will drive harmonization. It is good that the Recommendations Report inform European cities of these developments, suggesting ISO-15118 readiness of recharging stations. This is very highly recommended, even though, indeed, it maybe should not yet be made mandatory.?AVERE also welcomed the report. They want to highlight the recommendations on price transparency, where they see high demand from EV users. They explained that the NL is putting in place legislation to improve price transparency. They inquire how the Commission wants to take this forward, in view of the expected vehicle uptake (1 mio vehicles) by 2025?DG MOVE reiterated that many of the topics covered in the Recommendations report are also on the AFID agenda, as should have been clear from the OPC for the IA. These topics, including on price transparency, will be addressed as part of this process.ACEA also thanks TNO, Polis and DG MOVE for facilitating the 2020 STF workstream, inquiring when the final report will be published.DG MOVE responded that following steps will still need to be taken: finalisation of a glossary, proofreading and editing. They target publication by mid-December.Conclusions of this session:The STF Plenary unanimously welcomes and adopts the Recommendations for procuring, awarding concessions, licenses and/or granting support for electric recharging infrastructure for passenger cars and vans’ and summary Handbook, subject to account being taken of the following two comments:Comment on section of the report on metering: compliance of recharging point sub-meters with MID requirements seems unnecessarily burdensome; certification of AC / DC sub-meters is not available in all Member StatesPrice caps: clarify that these do not equal fixed prices; some variations should be possible (e.g. to allow dynamic pricing).DG MOVE agreed to take u the task of implementing these final comments into the report, and provide a final version for approval by the STF by email early week 49.Coffee breakPoint 3 – The Sustainable Transport Forum 2.0 and STF 2021 work planning, including set-up of three new sub-groupsAfter the coffee break, DG MOVE presented the renewal of the STF.DG MOVE informed that the initial mandate for the STF was valid until 31 December 2020. A Commission decision is in the making to renew the mandate of the Sustainable Transport Forum expert-group to 31 December 2030. The decision is expected to be adopted in the coming weeks.The decision also provides that the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) will prolong the mandate of the current members of the Sustainable Transport Forum by means of a separate decision of its Director-General until 31 December 2022, in line with Article 2.2 of the Call for applications launched on 24 April 20154, at which point DG MOVE will assess the need to launch a new call for applications or extend the mandate of the members further, taking in particular progress relating to the announced proposal to revise Directive 2014/94/EU into account.Followed by a proposal to establish three new sub-groups, namely:Sub-group 1: on governance and standards for communication exchange in the electromobility ecosystem (with particular focus on ISO 15118-20 and related PKI) Firstly, DG MOVE proposes to set up a sub-group on governance and standards for communication exchange in the electromobility ecosystem (with particular focus on ISO 15118-20 and related PKI). This sub-group will assist the Commission in defining minimum principles and creating a governance framework that allows an open, single, secure and economically efficient management of the digital communications between the electric vehicle and the recharging infrastructure. The resulting governance framework will need to ensure full coherent among the different communication areas of the EV recharging ecosystem. Moreover, the sub-group will assist the Commission in order to support European and international standardisation, identifying and covering existing gaps, paving the way for harmonisation and convergence of communication standards and protocols. The expert organizations of the sub-group (Type C members) will be selected through a call for applications. DG MOVE aims to launch this call before the end of the year and will send a link to the call to the STF members once published.Sub-group 2: on a common data approach for electric mobility and other alternative fuels Second, DG MOVE proposes to set up a sub-group on a common data approach for electro-mobility and other alternative fuels. This sub-group will assist the Commission in mapping and executing the policy elements to formalise and to put in place an open data ecosystem for electro-mobility and, to a wider extent, for other alternative fuels. In particular, the sub-group will look into the different data dimensions (aggregation, quality, sharing, reusability, provision, etc.) and data types (location, availability, price, payment methods, etc.) required to enable the future creation of new digital services in the alternative fuels market. The sub-group will build on the work of the PSA IDACS, assisting the Commission in the preparation of further rules and requirements in terms of the different data dimensions, as part of the revision of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive, the ITS Directive and the Delegated Regulation on Real-time Transport Information. The expert organizations of the sub-group (Type C members) will be selected through a call for applications. DG MOVE aims to launch this call before the end of the year and will send a link to the call to the STF members once published.Sub-group 3: on best practices of public authorities to support the deployment of recharging infrastructure Third, DG MOVE proposes to set up a sub-group on best practices of public authorities to support the deployment of recharging infrastructure. This sub-group should continue the work on the 2020 STF Recommendations for public authorities for procuring, awarding concessions, licenses and/or granting support for electric recharging infrastructure, generating a (bi-)annual update to ensure the Recommendations remain relevant for public authorities. The sub-group will moreover look into possibilities to harmonise permitting procedures for alternative fuels infrastructure in the EU. The expert organizations of the sub-group (Type C members) will be selected through a call for applications. DG MOVE aims to launch this call before the end of the year and will send a link to the call to the STF members once published.The presentation was followed by a discussion, where the following STF members raised the following points:Austria inquired about the process to join a sub-group and how much time should member expect to invest in participating to a sub-group?Germany inquired whether STF members would be automatically members of the sub-groups.The Netherlands inquired whether national authorities could participate to the third sub-group. They insisted the participation of national authorities to that sub-group would be required to discuss the roll out of (ultra) fast chargers along highways/core-network in that sub-group? Sweden and Austria subscribed to that comment.Eurelectric went one step further, suggesting that the establishment of a sub-group focussing on fast charging hubs along highways and other important corridors, and even in urban areas, might be warranted to foster cross-border emobility.DG MOVE replied to these comments explaining that it proposes in the draft Terms of Reference for the sub-groups a mechanism allowing STF members (incl. all Member States) to be observers in all sub-groups. They could then in principle not actively take part in the deliberations, but have the possibility to request that an issue is escalated for discussion in the STF plenary.Point 4 – AOBNo AOB was raisedConcluding remarks by Chair The Chair thanked participants to the 2020 STF Plenary.In particular, the Chair thanked the STF members for their support and input into the deliverable of the STF for 2020: the drafting of the Recommendations for public authorities on procuring, awarding concessions, licenses and/or granting support for electric recharging infrastructure for passenger cars and vans, and the summary Handbook. He expressed gratitude that this deliverable was approved, subject to two comments being addressed. He announced that a version would be sent around in the course of the following week for final adoption by the STF, after which the Recommendations will be proofread and edited, with the aim to publish the Recommendations by mid-December on the DG MOVE and EAFO websites.He looked forward to the future collaboration, with the establishment of the 3 new sub-groups. He invited members to participate to the work of these sub-groups, either as observers or as members and confirmed that a link to the calls for application would be shared with STF members once these are launched.He also highlighted that these three sub-groups are just the beginning. He announced that DG MOVE will evaluate the need to establish further dedicated sub-groups on immediate needs that follow from the mobility strategy. In particular, he explained that DG MOVE will reflect on ways to address important other aspects to ramp up other sustainable alternative fuels for transport and resulting policy needs, and would certainly get back to the STF in this respect.Conclusions Main conclusions:The STF Plenary adopted the Recommendations for procuring, awarding concessions, licenses and/or granting support for electric recharging infrastructure’ and summary Handbook, subject to account being taken of the following two comments:Comment on section of the report on metering: compliance of recharging point sub-meters with MID requirements seems unnecessarily burdensome; certification of AC / DC sub-meters is not available in all Member StatesPrice caps: clarify that these do not equal fixed prices; some variations should be possible (e.g. to allow dynamic pricing).The STF will be renewed until 31/12/2030 as well as the mandate of individual member organisations (until at least 31/12/2022).3 new sub-groups will be established, namely on:governance and standards for communication exchange in the electromobility ecosystem (with particular focus on ISO 15118-20 and related PKI)a common data approach for electric mobility and other alternative fuels; andbest practices of public authorities to support the deployment of recharging infrastructureCalls for application will be launched in the following weeks; STF members will be informed when these calls are launched.Next stepsDG MOVE will implement the final comments of STF members into the Recommendations for procuring, awarding concessions, licenses and/or granting support for electric recharging infrastructure’ and summary Handbook on its website, and send these around for final approval and adoption by the STF via email. Once agreement is reached on a final text, POLIS will send the document to a proofreader and editor with the aim of publishing the recommendations by mid December.DG MOVE will inform STF members by letter of the renewal of their mandate as soon as the STF renewal decision is adopted by the European Commission.DG MOVE will proceed with the establishment of 3 new STF sub-groups, as well as the launching of calls for applications for these groups.Next meetingNot yet scheduled.List of participantsPresences: following Members of the Sustainable Transport Forum (STF): DELEGATIONORGANISATIONBelgiumFlanders RegionBelgiumBrussels Capital RegionBelgiumService Public Fédéral Direction Politique de Mobilité durable et ferroviaireBelgiumSPW WallonieCzech RepublicMinistry of Industry and TradeDenmarkDanish Ministry of Transport, Building, and HousingDenmarkDanish Road Traffic AuthorityGermanyFederal Ministry of Transport and Digital InfrastructureGermanyNational Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells - GermanyIrelandClimate Change Unit - Department of Transport, Tourism and SportGreeceYME (Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport)SpainMinisterio de Industria, Comercio y TurismoSpainMinisterio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto DemográficoFranceMinistère de la Transition écologique et solidaireCroatiaMinistry of Sea, Transport and infrastructureLatviaMinistry of Transport of the Republic of LatviaLuxembourgMinistère de la Mobilité et des Travaux publicsHungaryDepartment of Sustainable Economic Development Ministry for National EconomyNetherlandsMinistry of Infrastructure and EnvironmentAustriaAustriaTechAustriaFederal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and TechnologyPortugalMinistry of Economy, Directorate for Energy and GeologyRomaniaMinistry of EnergySlovakiaMinistry of EnergySwedenRegeringskanslietNorwayMinistry of Transport and CommunicationsEuropean CommissionDG COMPEuropean CommissionDG ENEREuropean CommissionDG GROWEuropean CommissionDG MOVEEuropean CommissionDG RTDEuropean Commission INEAEuropean CommissionJRCACEAEuropean Automobile Manufacturer’s AssociationALSTOMALSTOMAVEREEuropean Association for ElectromobilityBEUCThe European Consumer OrganisationCEN-CENELECCEN-CENELECEMT MadridEMT-Empresa Municipal de Transportes de MadridESPO European Sea Ports OrganisationEURELECTRICEURELECTRICEARPAEuropean Automotive Research Partners AssociationEBBEuropean Biodiesel BoardEuropean Biofuels Technology Platform / ETIP BioenergyEuropean Biofuels Technology Platform / ETIP BioenergyEBAEuropean Biogas AssociationePUREEuropean Producers Union of Renewable EthanolFIEREuropean Alternative Fuels Observatory consortium leaderFuelsEuropeFuelsEuropeGIEGas Infrastructure EuropeHydrogen EuropeHydrogen EuropeIRUInternational Road Transport Union Liquid Gas EuropeLiquid Gas EuropeNGVANatural Gas Vehicle AssociationNissan-Renault AllianceNissan-Renault AllianceOrgalimOrgalimPOLISPolisnetworkTESLATESLATNOTNOT&ETransport & EnvironmentUPEIUnion Petrolière IndépendenteVDI-VDE-ITVerband der Elektrotechnik - Elektronik Informationstechnik ................
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