NGVA Europe Appoints New Secretary General

NGVA Europe Appoints New Secretary General

Secretary General Andrea Gerini Appointed from March 1st 2017

The Board of Directors of NGVA Europe has appointed Andrea Gerini, formerly of Centro Ricerche Fiat (CRF), as the new Secretary General of NGVA Europe, effective March 1st. NGV Global Executive Director, Diego Goldin, welcomes the appointment: “Mr. Gerini’s considerable experience with CRF’s Powertrain Department will significantly benefit the cooperation between NGVA Europe and NGV Global as we seek to promote natural gas fuel for transportation. We very much look forward to welcoming Mr. Gerini at our Board meeting to be held as part of NGV Global 2017 in Rotterdam, now only three weeks away.”

Mr Gerini, who was Head of Collaboration and Strategic Programs Area for the Powertrain Department at Centro Ricerche Fiat in Italy, has a rich experience and solid technical expertise in the sector of natural gas and other alternative fuels. He holds a degree on Mechanical engineering and during the years he took different positions dealing with the R&D programs addressing the engine technologies development and the use of alternative fuels.

Mr Gerini, who was Head of Collaboration and Strategic Programs Area for the Powertrain Department at Centro Ricerche Fiat (CRF) in Italy, has a rich experience and solid technical expertise in the sector of natural gas and other alternative fuels. He holds a degree on Mechanical engineering and during the years he took different positions dealing with the R&D programs addressing the engine technologies development and the use of alternative fuels.

Andrea Gerini said, “I am very pleased and honoured to serve NGVA Europe and to bring my expertise on the use of natural gas as transportation fuel, and especially in the current scenario where we will assist to a multiplication of the powertrain solutions as well as to a wider diversification of the primary energy sources. The use of natural gas as a transportation fuel brings excellent benefits that can significantly contribute to decarbonise the transport sector and improve the air quality, thanks to a mature, affordable and available technology. Natural gas, both as CNG and LNG and especially when produced from a wide range of renewable sources, will be a main player to perfectly support the transition to a real low-emission mobility.”

NGVA Europe looks forward to continue paving the road to sustainable mobility by highlighting the important role that the use of gas in transport can play and will keep working closely with EU policy makers, the NGV industry, gas companies and vehicle operators.

Andrea Gerini succeeds Matthias Maedge, who will now act as the General Delegate of IRU (International Road Union) Brussels Delegation.

NGVA Europe

NGVA Europe is the European stakeholder that promotes the use of natural and renewable gas as a fuel in the transport sector.

It serves as a platform for the industry involved in the production and distribution of vehicles and natural gas. It defends their interests to European decision makers, to create accurate standards, fair regulations and equal market conditions.

NGVA Europe creates networks with interested stakeholders to reach consensus on positions and actions. It also collects, records and communicates reliable facts and significant developments in the natural gas vehicle market.

NGVA Europe is an Affiliated Association of NGV Global.

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