Call for proposals for ICT for Green Cars
The European Commission has published the ICT for Green Cars call for proposals. Part of the ICT work programme, the call focuses on electro-mobility. It aims at reducing the cost and improving the energy efficiency of fully electric vehicles (FEV) and their value chain through the application of advanced ICT. Targeted outcomes include advanced system architecture, comprehensive energy management as well as coordination and support for the development of the sector. The ICT for Green Cars call is part of the broader green cars initiative, which comes as the EU's response to forecasts announcing future shortages in crude oil. It aims to boost research on technologies and smart energy infrastructures which are essential to the deployment of cars using renewable and non-polluting energy sources while ensuring safety and traffic fluidity. To see the official call announcement, please consult: OJ C 202 of 10 July 2012(opens in new window)