Auto industry association ACEA warmly embraces the adoption of fresh standards for connected cars
Connected Cars: A Step Closer to Reality in Europe
The European automobile industry has reached a significant milestone in its pursuit of a safer, more efficient, and sustainable transport system. Two European standards organisations, ETSI and CEN, have confirmed the completion of the basic set of standards for connected cars.
This development is a key step towards making connected cars a reality. The European Commission, recognizing the potential benefits, requested the creation of these standards. The basic set of standards for connected cars is designed to facilitate Vehicle-2-Vehicle (V2) communications and Vehicle-2-Infrastructure (V2I) networking, which are considered vital components of a safer, more efficient, and sustainable transport system by the European automobile industry, represented by ACEA.
The industry's investments in connected cars and related Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects amount to a substantial €32bn from its R&D budget. However, the industry underscores that these investments will only bear fruit with the implementation of the necessary infrastructure.
The European Union (EU) is taking steps to address this through regulations like the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which focuses on electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) also plays a crucial role, overseeing energy market regulation and cooperation across member states.
However, the development of connected cars is not without its challenges. The industry emphasizes the importance of addressing concerns regarding privacy, data protection, driver distraction, and liability in the development of connectivity. These concerns must be addressed to ensure the safe and responsible integration of connected cars into Europe's transport system.
The European Commission is working diligently towards this goal, aiming to realize the benefits of connectivity in the European automobile industry. With the completion of the basic set of standards for connected cars, we are one step closer to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable transport system in Europe.
