Reduction of transport related emissions is a priority response to the challenges of climate change while electrification has been identified as essential for transition to low-carbon mobility. The adoption of Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies has the potential to bring transformative change to the society in terms wellbeing and economic growth through improved journey times and productivity, reliable, safer and environmentally-friendly transport services.
The SPECTATOR project aims at providing a systematic approach to the gradual deployment of CAVs, EVs, smart physical and digital road infrastructures. The project will leverage the capabilities of individual CAV to control traffic in a transport network to support the European strategy of implementation of effective Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS). The outputs of this project will culminate into a design tool for supporting transition to integrated, sustainable electrification of transportation in Ireland considering the all-island network. The SPECTATOR project will contribute to deliver the key transport-related priorities of the Climate Action Planin Ireland and will support cross-border social inclusion, through improved social mobility and sustained economic growth. Furthermore, this project will enhance research excellence and innovation capabilities, enabling to capitalise on the emerging transport technologies and services and put the island at the forefront of mobility innovation.