An ITS-Davis Centre In Europe

The European Transport and Energy Research Centre (ETERC), established by ITS-Davis and having staff in France, Belgium, Germany and Sweden, supports the shift to sustainable transportation in Europe and builds stronger connections between Europe and California. These regions are leaders working toward the overarching goal of building sustainable and equitable transportation systems. 

Transportation and energy technologies are developing rapidly. Anticipating changes in supply and value chains, infrastructure, and life cycle impacts on the environment can help us steer their deployment towards net benefits for society. The most important changes will be the electrification of most vehicles used on roads, a growing influence of digital technologies in the definition of mobility and a transition in the fuel mix for aviation and shipping. Insights related to these developments are crucial to governments and companies alike.

With a presence in Europe, ETERC broadens the influence of ITS-Davis geographically at a critical time in the development of European transportation policy. ETERC seeks to support Europe by conducting research and leveraging insights from other ITS-Davis centers located in California and focusing on key aspects on the transition towards sustainable mobility and energy, such as vehicle electrification and low-carbon fuels. The goal is also to benefit from lessons learned in from the adoption of the European Green Deal to support a transformation of transport and energy systems in California and the United States.

As the world faces similar challenges across all geographies, ETERC will also serve a crucial role in strengthening cooperation and supporting global adoption of sustainable transportation.