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Kapsch TrafficCom supports Germany's leading role in autonomous and connected driving Publisher: Kapsch TrafficCom Byline: Carolin Treichl & Sandra Bijelic Dateline: Vienna, Austria 
Date: 16 December 2024 Subject: Autonomous Vehicles License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Source: PressReleasePoint |
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C-ITS technology is crucial for implementing the strategy Kapsch TrafficCom plays a key role as a technology developer.
C-ITS technology is crucial for implementing the strategy Kapsch TrafficCom plays a key role as a technology developer
Vienna, 16.12.2024 - The German government has adopted a national strategy for autonomous and connected driving in December 2024, aiming to be a global leader in the implementation of modern mobility.
The strategy paves the way for autonomous and connected driving and to benefit from the enormous opportunities these advancements offer. C-ITS (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems) technology will play a crucial role in this, as it is the key enabler for connecting vehicles and infrastructure.
Kapsch TrafficCom has been developing this technology for many years and is also involved in the creation and further development of harmonised standards. The company’s technology is currently being deployed on German motorways for construction site warnings, highlighting its key role as a technology developer.
Public transport as a driver of autonomous driving
C-ITS technology can be used to analyse and manage traffic flows in real time, to enable emergency vehicles to automatically influence traffic light sequences, or to issue accident or congestion warnings directly to vehicles.
The strategy places a particular focus on public transport, which serves as a driver of innovation for autonomous systems. In this case, better networking can help to increase the efficiency of the transport network and thus boost the attractiveness of public transport – after all, it takes just a few equipped vehicles to significantly improve the overall traffic situation.
International harmonisation for greater road safety
Kapsch TrafficCom actively supports Germany's efforts to advance the EU-wide and international harmonisation of standards for autonomous and connected driving. Particular emphasis is placed on the further development of communication standards and applications for use in emergency situations. The widespread introduction of such systems will significantly increase the acceptance and use of autonomous systems while also reducing environmental pollution.
Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative solutions in the application fields of tolling, tolling services, traffic management and demand management contribute to a healthy world without congestion.
With one-stop-shop solutions, the company covers the entire value chain of customers, from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems.
Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: KTCG). In its 2023/24 financial year, about 4,000 employees generated revenues of EUR 539 million.
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