Road and Automotive

EU Space plays a big role in the road transportation and automotive sectors – including improving safety and sustainability. Galileo enables Europe’s eCall emergency service and is used to track the transport of dangerous goods, implement road user charging schemes and reduce traffic congestion. Copernicus is used to monitor emissions and, when combined with Galileo’s accurate positioning, such critical infrastructure as tunnels, motorways and bridges. EU Space technology also enables a range of smart mobility solutions. 

Road and Automotive In Action

The Cassini Challenge is looking for innovative, space-based solutions and ideas ready to help solve some of today’s most pressing issues.

Challenge accepted

The CASSINI Challenges competition is looking for innovative, space-based solutions ready to help solve some of today’s most pressing issues.

2023 was an eventful year for EUSPA thanks to milestones such as the EU SST takeover or the implementation of Galileo HAS

The 12 Days of EU Space

It’s the last month of the year, which can only mean one thing: time for EUSPA’s annual recap.

EU Space Week, happening now in Seville, is putting the spotlight on Europe’s dynamic – and rapidly growing – space sector

EU Space Week kicks off in Seville

EU Space Week, happening now in Seville, is putting the spotlight on Europe’s dynamic – and rapidly growing – space sector, with over 3,000 participants both online and onsite.

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Fast Facts

15
million cars use Galileo worldwide and 9 million are used in Europe.
3
million trucks use Galileo and EGNOS in Europe.
6
EU countries have successfully implemented GNSS-based tolling systems.
82,000
km of tolled roads are operated with EGNOS and Galileo on-board units for heavy trucks.

Road and Automotive In the news

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Road and Automotive R&D projects