Future of mobility: Germany relies on autonomous driving!

Future of mobility: Germany relies on autonomous driving!

On December 16, 2024, the German Federal Government adopted a comprehensive national strategy for autonomous and networked driving, with which it underlines its leadership role in the field of modern mobility. This initiative is intended to enable autonomous driving in regular operation and create the prerequisites to use the opportunities of these technologies. A central element of this strategy is C-IT technology (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems), which plays a key role in networking vehicles and infrastructure. Kapsch Trafficcom, a leading company in this area, has been developing this technology for years and contributes significantly to the creation of harmonized standards. According to the Kapsch-Website , the C -IT technology enables the real-time analysis of traffic flows and the automation of traffic lights.

A special focus of the new strategy is on public transport, which acts as a driving force for the introduction of autonomous systems. Optimized networking can improve the efficiency of the transport infrastructure and increase the attractiveness of public transport. It is emphasized that already a few vehicles equipped with C-ITS are sufficient to significantly optimize the entire traffic situation. The reduction of traffic congestion and the improvement of emergency management systems are further advantages of this technology, which also increase the acceptance of automated systems and at the same time reduce environmental pollution.

international harmonization and future vision

KAPSCH Trafficcom also actively supports the Federal Government's efforts to advance EU-wide and international harmonization of standards for autonomous driving. A special focus is on the further development of communication standards, especially for use in emergency situations. These developments are crucial to enable a comprehensive introduction of autonomous systems. According to the ots report will bring this initiative numerous advantages, including a significant reduction in environmental impact and improved Road safety.