With ReSKILLING, we are investigating the transformative potential of Connected, Cooperative & Automated Mobility (CCAM) for the transport sector and its workforce, taking into account all the related challenges to tackle and the opportunities to seize in both the near and long term!

What is CCAM?

Connected, Cooperative & Automated Mobility (CCAM) refers to transport systems where vehicles are:

  • Connected: communicate with other vehicles and infrastructure.

  • Cooperative: share information to coordinate actions.

  • Automated: operate with varying levels of autonomy.

In many respects, today's vehicles are already connected devices. CCAM includes specifically:

  • C-ITS (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems): enables interaction between vehicles and infrastructure for safer and more efficient traffic.

  • Digital Connectivity: vehicles exchange data with each other (V2V) and with infrastructure (V2I).

This cooperative element is expected to significantly improve road safety, traffic efficiency and comfort of driving, by helping the driver to take the right decisions and adapt to the traffic situation.

Examples of CCAM applications include:

  • Self-driving cars (autonomous vehicles).

  • Smart traffic lights that adapt to real-time traffic flow.

  • Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication for collision avoidance.

  • Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication for optimized routing.

  • Predictive maintenance using connected sensors.

  • Dynamic traffic management systems.

  • Platooning trucks driving in close formation to reduce fuel consumption.

This video by the European Commission provides further explanation.

Employment effects of CCAM

CCAM is transforming the European transport sector, bringing both opportunities and challenges for the labour market. While CCAM technologies promise increased efficiency, safety, and sustainability, their widespread adoption will inevitably reshape employment patterns, workforce skills, and the socioeconomic fabric of transport-dependent industries. Therefore, we are researching the employment effects of CCAM, including real-world perspectives and needs to ensure and inclusive, fair, and participatory process for the CCAM transition.

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