Mobility
Vehicle Market Surveillance Laboratory JRC Ispra site (Italy)
A strong mobility network, transporting both people and goods, is essential for economic growth and prosperity.
Greenhouse gas emissions, accessibility issues and security are some of the challenges facing those working on mobility policy and innovation. From achieving climate neutrality to increasing safety and access to public space, the strategic implementation of innovative mobility solutions is essential for a greener, fairer, more competitive and safer EU.
The JRC supports the foresight, design and implementation of EU policies on transport and mobility in collaboration with various stakeholders in and beyond the EU to set standards in smarter and more sustainable mobility.
mobility solutions is essential for a greener, fairer, more competitive and safer EU.The strategic implementation of innovative
The JRC has developed EMROAD, a tool for analysing vehicle emissions data collected through Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS). EMROAD has been applied to emissions legislation for heavy-duty vehicles, non-road mobile machinery, and light-duty vehicles. It serves as the reference calculation tool for Real Driving Emissions (RDE) tests and is used to benchmark the commercial calculation software that accompanies PEMS. The tool is freely available as a Microsoft Excel add-in.
VECTO is software that allows manufacturers to determine CO2 emissions and fuel consumption from heavy duty vehicles (such as lorries, buses and coaches). A key component of the CO2 and fuel consumption certification methodology, it is the official tool used in Europe to certify and monitor the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from heavy duty vehicles. This certification is mandatory, and adherence to it helps the EU reduce carbon emissions in urban areas, meeting goals such as ensuring that 90% of new city buses are zero-emission by 2030. Emissions and consumption data determined using VECTO must be made publicly available as well as monitored and reported to the Commission.
TRIMIS provides open-access information on transport research and innovation. Its work is oriented around the seven thematic research areas of the EU’s Strategic Transport Research and Innovation Agenda (STRIA). Focusing on STRIA, TRIMIS maps and analyses technology trends and R&I capacities in the transport sector. The system helps Member States develop and monitor programmes and policies on topics including transport infrastructure, management systems, vehicle design, among others. For example, the TRIMIS dashboard offers detailed data on funding and organisations involved in transport research and innovation, on the innovation capacity of the transport sector as well as STRIA Roadmap filtered information.
Batteries are vital to reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector, driving the electrification of vehicles and enabling a more sustainable future.
The JRC’s Battery Testing Laboratory supports Member States with innovative battery research to ensure safe and efficient transportation. The JRC’s state-of-the-art research infrastructure at Petten (Netherlands) specialises in testing battery cells under various environmental conditions, evaluating battery packs and modules in real-world scenarios, and conducting in-depth, in-situ X-ray tomography along with rigorous safety testing.
The insights generated by our lab create a solid framework for the entire battery value chain, supporting the development of advanced research in rechargeable energy storage systems—critical for shaping European and international standards and regulations.
Located in Ispra (Italy), the Vehicle Emissions Laboratories (VELA) enable pre-normative research on innovative vehicle technologies, tests and inspections to verify that vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units comply with relevant environmental and safety requirements. To this extent, JRC supports Member States with state-of-the-art testing set-ups, expert guidance, and collaborative networks. JRC shares its findings and expertise through the Enforcement Forum, helping Member States to design their own effective detection programmes. By partnering with JRC, they can enhance their market surveillance capabilities, boost compliance, and help protect the environment.
