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BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union wants all new cars to be able to make emergency calls automatically and wants to see the technology available as early as 2015.
The plan, the EU believes, could save hundreds of lives each year on Europe's roads..
The eCall system to be fitted to new models of cars and bakkies would automatically alert Europe's emergency number, 112, in the case of a serious accident and member states will be urged to ensure mobile phone operators upgrade services to confirm eCalls reach emergency centres.
SPEEDY ASSISTANCE
With minutes vital to preserve life after a car crash, eCall devices alert emergency services "even if the driver or passenger is unconscious or otherwise unable to cal", the proposal said.
The technology could reduce the arrival time of emergency assistance by about half, it was estimated. Most member states are in favour of the system but Britain and France have so far not signed.
The plan, the EU believes, could save hundreds of lives each year on Europe's roads..
The eCall system to be fitted to new models of cars and bakkies would automatically alert Europe's emergency number, 112, in the case of a serious accident and member states will be urged to ensure mobile phone operators upgrade services to confirm eCalls reach emergency centres.
SPEEDY ASSISTANCE
With minutes vital to preserve life after a car crash, eCall devices alert emergency services "even if the driver or passenger is unconscious or otherwise unable to cal", the proposal said.
The technology could reduce the arrival time of emergency assistance by about half, it was estimated. Most member states are in favour of the system but Britain and France have so far not signed.
