Promotion of autonomous and connected vehicles in Spain. The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism has among its priorities the promotion and development of technologies linked to autonomous and connected vehicles. And hence the adaptation of the Spanish automobile industry to this new reality.
The primary is that it is increased by PERTE Electric and connected vehicles. That has become a fundamental tool to make Spain a global benchmark in electromobility and a focus for attracting new investment.
CTAG
For its part, the Galician Automotive Technology Center (CTAG) is a non-profit foundation dedicated to development, research and technological innovation in the automotive sector. And it is closely connected with the different parts that make up the ecosystem of the automotive industry. Its mission is to contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of automotive companies, providing assistance to the industry in the sector in their modernization and adaptation to new technologies.
To facilitate the adaptation of the automotive sector to new technological changes, the Ministry of Industry and CTAG have signed a collaboration protocol. Foundations for the launch of a network of laboratories and experimental and research centers.
These techniques will be suitable to allow different vehicle and component manufacturers to test and validate different stages of new product development. Activities and R&D, as well as testing and pre-approving them before introducing them to the production and assembly lines first and then to the market.
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In the words of the Minister of Industry, Reyes Maroto, “Spain wants to play a leading role in the design and development of autonomous and connected vehicles. And this protocol is committed to a model of public-private cooperation to promote connected, autonomous, sustainable and safe mobility”.
On the one hand, for the general director of CTAG, Luis Moreno, this protocol has a clear objective. And it is “to position Spain as a warm European testing and validation field for the combined vehicle. And be a test in a new model of industry combined with the design and manufacture of autonomous and sustainable vehicles. Attracting investments and new projects for companies in the area”. Promotion of autonomous and connected vehicles in Spain.
