iCar Support project launched

Date: 29/1/2010

Source: ERTICO

Project iCar Support, launched in December 2009, is a 36 month Support Action funded by the European Commission that will support the implementation of actions and recommendations from the European eSafety Forum and the Intelligent Car Initiative. The iCar partners include: ERTICO, the European Automobile Manufacturers Associations (ACEA), Valtion Teknillinen Tutkimuskeskus, Ygomi Europe, Q-Free and Dekra Automobil.

Activities of the iCar Support project include:

• Supporting the eSafety Forum and related activities
• Strengthening the cooperation among stakeholders in eSafety
• Supporting the development of the Implementation Road Map for all eSafety systems
• Contributing to the implementation process of the European eCall system
• Supporting the i2010 initiative in particular the activities dealing with user outreach and the deployment of smarter, safer and cleaner vehicles in the future, and launching minor studies on topics identified and endorsed by the eSafety Forum.

For further information, please contact Monica Schettino at ERTICO.

ITS Radar International will monitor iCar Support

Key words: Communications, Emergency, European Commission, In-vehicle systems, Policy, Project, Safety