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The Joint Research Centre: EU Science Hub
Transport and mobility

Future transport, mobility and related infrastructure

Contributes to European Commission priorities

Portfolio overview

Transport is a pillar of our society. It sustains international exchanges, has fuelled unprecedented economic growth, and underpins the functioning of our economic and social systems. Yet the transport sector faces significant challenges. As it strives to become more energy-efficient, climate-resilient, safe, sustainable and fair, it must also remain competitive in the global industrial ecosystem.  

This portfolio aims to anticipate and support the design and implementation of EU policies on transport and mobility. Building on independent and evidence-based scientific expertise, it will support research and promote innovation.  

 

Objectives

  • Explore standards for sustainable and smart vehicles

    Support the development and revision of standards for the deployment of sustainable and smart vehicles in a functional single market.  

  • Help to build a smart, safe and competitive mobility ecosystem 

    Support the development of regulatory framework, enabling the seamless deployment of advanced technologies for smart and safe mobility, and a supporting and competitive industrial ecosystem. 

  • Support sustainable and efficient transport 

    Contribute to transport for climate ambitions, energy efficiency and sustainable prosperity by supporting transport decarbonisation targets.

  • Promote innovative multimodal transport 

    Advance innovation in the use of multiple modes of transport.  

  • Contribute to a modern and resilient mobility ecosystem 

    Support research and innovation on infrastructure for a modern and resilient transport network and mobility ecosystem, including in dual-use transport infrastructure and military mobility. 

  • Integrate digital innovation into transport policymaking 

    Advance data harvesting and artificial intelligence (AI) for innovative policymaking in transport.