Structure & Levels
Membership is defined by two dimensions: your pathway (who you are in the ecosystem) and your level (how deeply you participate). Levels are not “status” — they represent a balanced mix of access, responsibility and governance rights.
How Participation Evolves
Membership follows a simple principle: as participation grows, so do access, insight and opportunity — in ways that remain proportionate, flexible and aligned to each member’s context.
Your Starting Context
Members join from different parts of the mobility ecosystem — industry, public authorities, academia, civil society or professional practice. This context helps align you with the most relevant topics, forums and conversations from the outset.
Growing Engagement, Growing Value
As members choose to engage more actively, they may gain deeper insight, earlier visibility into work, and broader opportunities for collaboration and representation — always at a pace that fits their capacity.
Membership Pathways
Pathways reflect the role you play. They help organise collaboration without changing the fairness of the platform.
Industry
OEMs, suppliers, mobility tech firms, EV innovators, and testing/service organisations.
Government / Regulatory
Ministries, safety agencies, public authorities and regulators.
Academic & Research
Universities, labs, research groups, think tanks and policy institutes.
Associations / NGOs
Industry associations, civil society groups and mission-driven organisations.
Professionals & Experts
Individual specialists contributing expertise, reviews and working-group outputs.
Students & Innovators
Early-career talent and startups seeking mentorship, visibility and structured collaboration.
Observer / Honorary
Invited contributors with advisory perspective; engagement scope is defined case-by-case.
Participation Levels
Levels are not “prestige.” They reflect access, responsibility and governance rights.
Associate
Level 1Entry-level participation with clear onboarding and baseline access.
- Member profile and directory listing
- Briefings, updates and invitations
- Limited consultation windows
- No governance / voting rights
Participant
Level 2Active engagement in committees/working groups with structured access.
- Working group participation (as assigned)
- Draft access and comment rounds
- Role-based member portal access
- Deliverables may be requested
Contributing
Level 3Demonstrated contribution quality and reliability; deeper involvement.
- Priority consideration for pilots
- Draft reviews and technical notes
- Task ownership and output delivery
- Potential featured exposure (selective)
Strategic / Founding
Level 4Advanced participation with governance/representation responsibilities (where applicable).
- Advisory eligibility (as defined)
- Representation pathways (selected cases)
- Early access to new programmes
- Higher visibility during founding phase
How Engagement Evolves Over Time
Engagement depth is shaped at the start of membership and may naturally evolve over time, reflecting participation, shared trust and ongoing contribution.
Initial Alignment
At the start of membership, engagement is aligned based on the member’s role, stated interests, relevant experience and intended areas of contribution — ensuring a smooth and relevant entry into activities.
Ongoing Reflection & Adjustment
Over time, engagement may be adjusted to reflect how participation develops — focusing on consistency, usefulness of contributions and responsible collaboration.
Participation
Regular engagement in agreed forums, working discussions, consultations and briefings, at a level that fits the member’s availability.
Shared Outputs
Contributions to agreed outputs — such as reviews, technical notes, discussion inputs, pilot activities or shared position drafts.
Contribution Quality
Practical, evidence-informed input that supports shared understanding, comparability and constructive progress.
Trust & Integrity
Transparent handling of interests, respectful interaction, and responsible use of shared information and resources.
How Engagement Deepens
- Deeper engagement may develop over time when participation is consistent and both the member and the federation see value in closer collaboration.
- Engagement may be adjusted if activity levels change or priorities shift, ensuring participation remains meaningful and proportionate.
- Representation roles (where applicable) are typically associated with sustained trust, transparency and experience within the community.
Quick Questions
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See the step-by-step application flow, required materials, review stages and what happens after approval.