The EU has decided to declare three assistance systems for new cars a duty and puts Vision Zero in the spotlight.
The concept is titled “Europe on Move” and it should be the Abbiege-, of the Brake Assist and the Alcolock Specially available in all cars that are newly purchased. He does not want that enough EU Commission also take measures for autonomous driving.
Accordingly, Europe should also become the world market leader, which other countries are also planning. First of all China, but also Japan, USA and South Korea plan such. It looks at the advantages of technology, such as the mobility of older and disabled.
Also the goods traffic should be automated, which one wants to achieve with an infrastructure change. Two legislative initiatives should accompany this development at EU level.
From 2020 to 2030 Measures should be up to 10,500 people save life and prevent 60,000 injury. The stated goal is the Vision Zero – the prevention of accidental deaths on the road – by 2050.
Financially, the EU will provide € 450 million to support projects in Member States. Such applications should be made by 24 October.