The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia May 2019

Technology Report The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia: Technology Report

ACCIÓ Government of Catalonia

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Elaborated by ACCIÓ’s Strategy and Competitive Intelligence Unit Applus+ IDIADA

In collaboration with Catalonia Trade & Investment. Innovation Unit

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Contents

1. Definition of the Connected Vehicle and Its Importance to Industry 4

2. Main World Magnitudes 11

2.1. World Connected Vehicle Market 12

2.2. Main Regions and Important Hubs in the World 15

2.3. World leading companies in Connected Vehicles 17

2.4. Top Global Investors 18

3. Macrotrends and Trends in The Connected Vehicle 23

4. Future Applications by Demand Sector 26

5. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia 28

5.1. Main Conclusions of Mapping 29

5.2. Ecosystem Companies and Agents 31

5.3. Technology and Research Centres Working in Connected Vehicle in Catalonia 32

5.4. Connected Vehicle Business Cases in Catalonia 38 The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 4 1. Definition of Connected Vehicle and its importance to industry The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 5 1. The vehicle of the future: main trends of change in the automotive sector

The mobility and the automotive industries are evolving following four main trends that will define how the vehicle of the future will be:

The vehicle is undertaking Fossil fuel-based propulsion tasks of driving and the driver is being replaced by electrical is becoming an observer and, components. at higher levels of automation, a passenger. Automated Electric

Mobility and sharing The vehicle exchanges data services offer new solutions, with the infrastructure and other changing vehicle ownership vehicles. patterns. Connected Mobility as a Service

This report focuses on the connected vehicle.

Source: Dr. Sven Beiker, Silicon Valley Mobility, LLC. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 6 1. Key concepts

What are connected vehicles? Connected vehicles are vehicles equipped with technologies that allow them to send and receive information. Such technologies are known as cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS). C-ITS uses technologies that enable vehicles to communicate with each other, with traffic signals and other infrastructure elements, and with other road users. These are also known as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) systems.

What are they used for? Adding connectivity to a vehicle enables a wide range of features. These functions are highly relevant since they give vehicles a considerable level of autonomy. Accordingly, the connected vehicle and the autonomous vehicle are not the same concept, but go hand in hand. In fact, the connected vehicle represents an early stage of the autonomous vehicle. Thus, the connected vehicle has Internet access (Internet of things - IoT) and a range of sensors, and can send and receive signals, perceive the surroundings and interact with other vehicles and entities.

Why are they important? Connected vehicles represent one of the key trends in the automotive industry. Global sales of connected vehicles are expected to hit 72.5 million units in 2023, which would represent an increase of 200% compared to the 24 million units sold in 2015. This means that in five years, almost 69% of the vehicles sold will be capable of exchanging information with external entities, thereby giving rise to new services and business models.

Source: C-ITS Platform (2016), Final Report. Baker, E. H. et al. (2016). PwC Strategy&, Report 2016: Opportunities, Risk, and Turmoil on the Road to Autonomous Vehicles. IHS Markit (2015), The Connected Car (https://ihsmarkit.com/topic/autonomous-connected- car.html). The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 7 1. The Connected Vehicle is an hybridization of technologies: The connected vehicle includes mainly the following technologies:

Artificial intelligence AI software and devices integrated in the vehicle to improve and automate driving.

Big Data The connected vehicle will collect information from the driver via devices and applications to adapt the driving and service to the habits Connectivity and needs of the user. This information will Through connectivity the vehicle can interact be integrated in the cloud and could be with the infrastructure, other vehicles, mobile processed by third party companies. devices and objects, pedestrians, and the cloud (V2V, V2I, V2X, V2P, V2C).

Cybersecurity Internet of Things (IoT) The connected vehicle's connectivity and the Thanks to the IoT, the vehicle will be able to IoT will improve its performance. It will have connect to IoT devices in the vicinity and to be fitted with the necessary software and interact, as well as access the Internet. devices to address potential cyber attacks that could endanger the driver, alter the normal operation of the vehicle or get access to private personal data.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ) based on media, technology forums and the ACCIÓ technological trend dartboard. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 8 1. Interaction with the environment

The connectivity of the vehicle will allow it to interact in three diferent ways: with other vehicles in its surroundings (vehicle to vehicle; V2V), with the infrastructure (vehicle to infrastructure; V2I) , and with persons (vehicle to persons; V2P).

V2V: for instance, the vehicle can detect near or those approaching and inform the driver, even if the latter cannot see those due to the vehicle blind spots; the vehicle keeps a prudent distance towards the vehicles in its surroundings thanks to sensors it has incorporated, and can keep the drive on the track in the cruise mode; vehicle fleets and logistic convoys coordinated which keep a constant distance between them in the cruise mode; emergency braking system in case of collision; etc.

V2I: for example, the vehicle has access to the data cloud from the road network through the Internet of Things and the rest of connectivity capacities, this allows it to gather information about the state of traffic, less congested routes, available parking areas and their characteristics (loading and unloading zone, limited parking zones, blue zones, etc.), traffic signs, the state of traffic lights, etc.

V2P: for instance, the vehicle can exchange information with the pedestrians and the rest of persons in the surroundings through mobile devices and its own connectivity; the driver can lock and unlock the vehicle with the mobile phone, can pay the parking areas and road tolls from the vehicle; the vehicle can detect pedestrians crossing the road and activate the emergency braking system to avoid; the driver can incorporate already scheduled routes in the vehicle’s navigator; vehicle geolocation via mobile phone; etc.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ) based on Everis and The Internet of Things and Connected cars, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 9 1. Integration of technologies in Connected Vehicles

Type of technology

ITS-G5: based on IEEE Cellular network: based on 802.11, this uses technology common LTE communication In a connected vehicle, similar to any device with Wi- technology, this allows Fi capabilities, in this case vehicles to be connected information and communication adapted to the automotive through the mobile network technologies (ICTs) are industry. (3G, 4G or, in the future, 5G). integrated into the car. Depending on the type of technology integrated into the vehicle, we will refer to the cellular network or ITS-G5. Level of integration in the vehicle Depending on the degree to which this technology has been integrated into the vehicle, we Compatible: mobile Cooperative: mobile Integrated: will refer to integrated, applications are phones are used to connectivity and compatible with the enable connectivity. intelligence are cooperative or compatible. The vehicle to ensure that they integrated into the greater the integration, the can be used safely. vehicle. greater the vehicle’s connectivity capabilities.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on C-ITS Platform (2016), Final Report. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 10 1. Importance to industry

It is cross-cutting market segment which directly and indirectly involves vehicle manufacturers, companies providing The vehicle's connectivity with the technology, mobile devices , components, environment allows access to real-time applications for the vehicle, mobility data on the variables of the environment, enterprises, etc. This leads to high added value Transversality in thus facilitating decision-making based on in the value chain. the value chain Helps in real knowledge. decision- making

Importance of the The connected vehicle will incorporate a Convergence Connected Vehicle hybridization of cutting-edge to Industry technologies such as artificial with other The connected vehicle has a prospective sales intelligence, the Internet of Things, technologies Business growth of 200% in 5 years. In an environment Big Data, connectivity and that is increasingly interconnected through mobile cybersecurity, as reflected in the ACCIÓ opportunity devices and the IoT, it will create jobs and technological trend dartboard. business opportunities for start-ups, telecommunications companies, in addition to Enabling and vehicle manufacturers. innovative technology

The vehicle's connectivity will enable a wider range of new features that will provide it with greater autonomy, facilitating driving and increasing safety.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ). The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 11 2. Main world magnitudes The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 12 2.1 Global and prospective data for the automotive industry

The automotive industry has presented growing sales figures and revenue in recent years, and this trend looks set to continue. Connected vehicle sales have also increased, a trend that is expected to endure in the coming years.

If we take 2017 as a reference, more than 93 million vehicles were sold worldwide; China, with 25.8 million, remains the leading market in terms of sales and is expected to see sales of 35 million vehicles by 2025; 34% of the vehicles sold were SUVs.

Global car & LCV sales by Region 2017 (millions of vehicles)

China 25,80

Japan 5,16

S. Korea 1,76 EMEA 21,00 ASEAN 8,04

South America North America 20,90 3,40

Source: JATO Dynamics, 2018 and CIAC. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 13 2.1 World market of the Connected Vehicle: forward-looking data and sectors

According to studies conducted by Roland Berger, it is believed Number of passenger cars Number of passenger cars that by 2025, 60% of the passenger vehicles in circulation all in circulation on a global sold globally between 2013 over the world will be connected, that is to say, they will be scale (in Million units) and 2025 (in Million units) factory-fitted with devices that enable connectivity (Connected cars original equipment) or will have been re-conditioned and re-equipped with connectivity devices (Retrofit) despite being older models. Re-equipping takes into account at least some type of connectivity, such as e-Call or vehicle geolocation devices.

Re-equipping or reconditioning older unconnected models of vehicles will allow the development of the market for re- conditioning and the sourcing of connectivity devices for models of older vehicles. In particular, the number of passenger vehicles factory fitted with connectivity, and passenger vehicles re-equipped with connectivity devices, will reach 171 million units by 2025, as shown in the graph on the right. The growth in the sector is expected to be led by traditional telecommunications markets (United States, Western , etc.) and the new emerging markets (China, India, etc.).

Source: Roland Berger & Confederation of Indian Industry. Report on Automotive Industry 4.0 Summit. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 14 2.1 World market of the Connected Vehicle: forward-looking data and sectors

Forecast sales of new vehicles in Among the main trends influencing the automotive industry, China, the USA and Europe connectivity is the most advanced in terms of devices on the market and the availability of technology (compared, for 90 example, with electric or automated vehicles). 80 3 70 7 Already in 2017 the number of new vehicles sold in the main 60 markets, (China, Europe and the United States) with units 50 connectivity services was significant, as can be seen in the Not connected 40 graph on the right. This is due to the availability of the Connected 30 technology but also to the growing regulatory momentum, such Million as for example in the case of the emergency call (e-Call) in 20 case of accident. 10 56 65 75 82 0 The complementarity of connectivity services with automated 2017 2020 2025 2030 vehicle technologies along with the emergence of new business models that require vehicle connectivity, will mean that by 2022, all vehicles sold in Europe, the USA and China will have In 2022, 100% of the vehicles sold in China, some form of connectivity. This connectivity can be: Europe and the United States will have at integrated, cooperative or compatible and market growth least some element of integrated connectivity largely depends on the development of these three solutions. (e.g., an e-Call system)

Source: PwC Strategy & report, Connected car report 2016. Opportunities, risk, and turmoil on the road to autonomous vehicles. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 15 2.2 Main regions and important hubs in the world

The automotive industry is closely linked to the development of connected vehicles. The following is a list of the world’s major car development and production regions:

EUROPE CHINA

JAPAN

MEXICO UNITED STATES SOUTH KOREA

BRAZIL INDIA THAILAND

Source: ACCIO (2017). The Automotive Industry in Catalonia. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 16 2.2 Main regions and important hubs in the world The study conducted by Foley and Lardner LLP (2017) identifies the main hubs in the world for the development of connected vehicle technologies:

United Detroit Kingdom 5% Germany 38% 46% Korea Boston 5% 9% 20% Japan China 12% California 70%

Note: circles show the percentage of respondents during the development of the study (among CEOs and directors of the automotive sector) who identified that hub as relevant worldwide in connected vehicle. Source: Foley and Lardner LLP. (2017). The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 17 2.3 World leading companies in Connected Vehicles

World leading companies according to whether they are manufacturers of connected vehicles, suppliers of components or connectivity providers:

1. Connected vehicle manufacturers: 2. Suppliers of automotive components:

3. IT and Connectivity providers:

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ) based on the official websites of the manufacturers, suppliers and providers. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 18

2.3 World leading companies in Connected Vehicles: 1. Connected vehicle manufacturers

The leaders in sales of vehicles with connectivity features are as follows:

The top manufacturer of connected vehicles in the United States. Most of its vehicles are equipped with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi technology, which allow drivers to connect to the Internet and multiple services. The 46% company is a pioneer in connecting vehicles and drivers through mobile applications. of global share

The Bavarian giant has included connectivity in its cars for years and offers customers integrated connectivity systems and devices that make driving easier and keep the driver connected through 20% ConnectedDrive technology. of global share

Audi offers its customers connectivity experiences through the myAudi and Audi connect services, which give drivers a relaxed, safe and versatile driving experience, with real-time information on their surroundings 14% through the vehicle’s screen or a mobile phone. of global share

Mercedes-Benz offers connectivity services in its cars through the Mercedes me application. This allows the driver to control the vehicle and receive information remotely, as well as carry out a range of tasks such as 13% navigation, parking and web searches. of global share

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on the official websites of the manufacturers and Jensen, L. S. (2016). The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 19 2.3 World leading companies in Connected Vehicles: 2. Suppliers of automotive components Automotive component suppliers play a key role in the connected vehicle value chain, since they supply connected car manufacturers. Like the abovementioned connected vehicle companies, component suppliers have adapted to changes in the sector and tailored their products to connected vehicles: German company founded in 1886. It is one of the world’s leading suppliers of components for the automotive industry. It specializes in hardware, software and components for connectivity to improve and simplify the driving experience.

A German company based in Hannover. Specialized in tyre manufacturing, it supplies the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers with a wide range of accessories and devices. The company invests in connectivity and automation systems for vehicles.

A Japanese company founded in 1949. It specializes in hardware and software solutions to improve mobility and driving safety. The company develops components and solutions aimed at increasing driver and pedestrian safety.

Delphi Automotive PLC, founded in 1994, is a world leader in vehicle components. It changed its name to Aptiv PLC in 2017. It specializes in the development of smart solutions to improve connectivity and automation of vehicles.

A Swedish company based in Stockholm. It is the leading supplier of safety components and devices (e.g. airbags and electronic devices) for the global automotive industry.

A German company specializing in automotive components. The company manufactures steering, chassis and safety components for vehicles. ZF invests more than 6% of its total revenues in R&D, especially in the field of passenger safety and vehicle efficiency.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on the suppliers’ official websites. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 20 2.3 World leading companies in Connected Vehicles: 3. IT and Connectivity providers The telecommunications companies that have a direct influence on connected vehicles are more numerous and diverse than vehicle manufacturers:

Cisco Jasper is a provider of Internet of things platforms. This platform was designed for the deployment of Cisco IoT services.

Airbiquity is a software company that develops telecommunications solutions for the automotive industry. Its portfolio includes data management services, service management, security and cybersecurity, solutions for intelligent vehicles and fleet management services.

AT&T is a multinational telephone carrier based in the United States. It is currently ranked number 12 on the list of the world’s most valuable brands and is the world’s largest telecommunications company in terms of revenue.

One of the world’s leading companies in the ICT sector, Google has capitalized on its dominant position in the mobile device sector to offer its own platform for vehicle connectivity services.

Qualcomm is a well-established company in the ICT sector. The growing processing capabilities of cars required to integrate connectivity services have led the company to offer components for vehicles.

Bright Box is a global solutions provider specializing in the development of products for connected vehicles, based on technologies and platforms developed by Microsoft, Google and Apple. It supplies manufacturers such as , Hyundai, , , and .

An American company and a pioneer in connectivity solutions and devices for vehicles. It belongs to General Motors. It specializes in connectivity plans for vehicles to allow users to unlock their vehicle’s full potential using their mobile phone. It also specializes in integrated safety devices.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Applus+Idiada. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 21 2.4 Top Global Investors Top global investors in connected vehicles and main companies in which they invested during the 2012-2017 period:

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on CB Insights and the websites of the different venture capital firms. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 22 2.4 Top Global Investors

Acorn Ventures Inc.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on CB Insights and the websites of the different venture capital firms. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 23 3. Macrotrends and trends in the Connected Vehicle

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3. The connected vehicle will respond to the macrotrends of the future

In a world whose energy resources are increasingly under The connected vehicle will have to provide solutions to The drastic increase in the urban population is giving rise pressure, with increased demand and consumption, there the needs of an increasingly digitalized and globalized to many metropolises that, in order to be sustainable, is a need for savings, and so devices and systems that population, with needs to travel efficiently and require smart, efficient management to become smart optimize the expenditure of these resources are required. sustainably. The increase in population and the growth of cities. These smart cities will increasingly involve Through its connectivity, the vehicle will consume energy large metropolitan areas will mean that more trips from interactive infrastructure and a network system that will resources more efficiently, and will allow the driver to home to the workplace (commuting) will be made. The enable vehicles to exchange information (V2V, V2I, V2X). save to a greater extent thanks to the information on connected vehicle will make such trips easier, faster, Hence the vehicles will require integrated connectivity expenditure provided by the vehicle's integrated safer and more enjoyable. systems to be more efficient and be fully adapted to the connectivity services. requirements of the environment.

Resources under A more urbanized and Sustainability pressure interconnected world

By gathering information about the customer, companies can In an increasingly globalized world in which responsibility adjust their supply to meet demand. In an increasingly With the advent of 5G and the IoT, people increasingly want lies with us all, collaborative dynamics in different sectors digitized and computerized global environment, the to be interconnected everywhere, at all times and with such as the economy, ecology and energy are in the order automotive industry will have access to drivers' personal data. everyone, and now with everything that surrounds us. The of the day. Post-materialist values ​​and responsibility The connected vehicle will allow collecting driver information digitization of things, the use of mobile devices to monitor our permeate all segments of society and to achieve greater in real time (preferences, routines, on-board needs, etc.) and tasks centrally is increasingly becoming a reality thanks to the efficiency and social welfare citizens collaborate and adjust the supply of the different providers of services and IoT. The connected vehicle, as an indispensable element for cooperate. The connected vehicle will allow connecting the applications to suit their needs. The connected vehicle our day-to-day mobility, will adapt to the needs and comfort of different road users, be they pedestrians or drivers, and manufacturers and companies handling private data must the user, who will be able to control it, interact with it and make more rational and efficient use of it through ensure their privacy and responsible use. receive information remotely. collaborative methods such as car sharing or car pooling services. Big data and the Connectivity and Collaborative economy challenge of privacy technological invasion

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ). The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 25 3. Trends concerning the Connected Vehicle The connected vehicle ecosystem is constantly evolving. The speed with which its environment is developing involves the emergence of the following trends:

New legislation. The proliferation of legislation concerning Web-based applications. The centralization of the applications vehicle connectivity services significantly increases the need for of mobile devices in a web server is an uncertain trend and is the implementation and cost reduction. This can lead to a reduction in subject of debate at European level. This centralization would the cost of these technologies, encouraging integrated mean the possibility of using the same applications on a mobile implementation in vehicles. phone or in the vehicle, favouring integrated systems.

Digital security and privacy. The connected vehicle will be a IoT and shared connectivity plans. The IoT and users' growing technology that facilitates personal information about the driver. dependence on mobile devices means that the latter use the This could pose a threat to users' privacy and intimacy if applications already installed in preference to those of the security measures are not taken and businesses do not use vehicle. This entails that the operators generate connectivity data responsibly. plans for different devices, which minimizes the need to purchase a data plan especially for the vehicle.

Business innovation and new start-ups. The growth of the High costs of communication and of vehicle components. sector and connected vehicle sales represent a new business The need for greater bandwidth to gain access to services model and opportunities for new businesses and start-ups. Just related to vehicle connectivity, or having components to enable in 2016, the major world vehicle manufacturers acquired 25 connectivity, could mean an additional cost that the market start-ups focusing on connectivity. would be reluctant to assume.

Adaptation of the connected vehicle to the environment The connected vehicle as a catalyst of 5G. The connected and vice-versa. Connectivity will enable digitizing and vehicle will be a catalyst for the deployment of 5G, which is accessing multiple services through mobile or vehicle- necessary for the vehicle's connectivity as well as the exchange integrated devices (eg: paying for tolls and parking from the car; of data with its environment with the least possible latency and information about the roads and traffic; system to detect the highest speed and reliability. obstacles or pedestrians in the middle of the road with a braking mechanism, etc.).

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ) based on Foley & Lardner LLP (2017). 2017 Connected cars & autonomous vehicles survey, and Frost & Sullivan (2017) Start-ups Disrupting the Global Automotive and Mobility Industry, 2016–2017. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 26 4. Future applications by demand sector

Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 27 4. Recent and prospective applications by demand sector

Short term (2019) Medium term (2020-2021) Long term (as of 2022)

Road Safety Road Mobility Health Smart City Industry 4.0 The connected vehicle will enable With regard to the applications in The introduction of the connected The connected vehicle will help the The administrations’ policies and more efficient driving, avoiding the health sector, the connected vehicle will be a factor of change driver to drive much more safely initiatives on smart cities are traffic congestion and helping the vehicle can lead to benefits in in the industry and in logistics, thanks to the technology of based on IoT and connectivity. driver with real information on the driver health prevention and principally. The new ways of connectivity that will gather Smart cities are heading towards state of the road network. It will practical solutions in the field of driving will allow far more efficient information in real time from the shared mobility and a reduction of also optimize vehicle the health services, such as the transport of workers, goods road infrastructure. vehicles on the roads, reducing consumption and reduce connectivity on board of the and products. pollution and improving mobility. pollution. ambulances.

Monitoring systems and navigation Car sharing, car pooling, mobility GPS support to find faster and Facial recognition and driver Semi-automatic convoys with assistance (lane-keeping as a service. Public mobility accessible routes. fatigue detection. connectivity systems. assistance). services with connectivity. Connected ecosystem, real-time Anti-collision mechanisms Applications and devices to Applications in healthcare Automation of mechanical information exchange between (emergency braking). SOS call in measure energy consumption and vehicles, connected to the processes that require a driver or pedestrians, drivers and case of an accident (e-Call). optimize energy savings. network and infrastructure to operator. Increased security and improve the service. infrastructure. reduced costs. Efficient regulation of traffic via Connectivity with the road Information in case of accident, Driver/operator monitoring. Vehicle and road diagnosis in real connectivity and information infrastructure in order to know its plotting emergency routes to Remote control. Design of logistic time and 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity. about the road network in real state and adapt driving to it. avoid traffic congestion. routes. time. Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ) based on Everis, El País, la Escuela de Organización Industrial (Spanish Ministry of Industry), Hibridosyelectricos.com, and Companion Applus+Idiada project. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 28 5. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 29 3. Main conclusions of mapping

71 companies* have been 70% of companies detected in Catalonia working in The Connected are SMEs Connected Vehicle Vehicle in Catalonia High level of internationalization: 4,1 billion euros of turnover and 9.720 employees** related to connected vehicle. 20% of companies have subsidiaries abroad.

48% of companies export. Number of companies according to segment: The sector is composed by a 1. Connected Vehicle Manufacturers combination of mature (6) 2. Suppliers of Automotive companies which dedicate part of Components (9) their business to the Connected 3. Suppliers of Engineering (12) It is a mature sector: Vehicle together with a group of 4. IT and Connectivity providers (16) 62% of companies are more than 10 years of entrepreneurial companies: 29% 5. Consultancy and Services (28) age of companies are start-ups

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ) according to Orbis, ACCIÓ’s directories and Barcelona&Catalonia Start-up hub. Data on turnover and workers related to connected vehicle have been estimated based on the companies’ business lines.

*Note: apart from these, there have been detected around twenty companies in Catalonia which do not work in Connected vehicle yet, but that could do so in future. **Note: estimation made by ACCIÓ. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 30 5.1 Main conclusions of mapping The connected vehicle sector encompasses 71 companies in Catalonia, with total turnover from connected vehicles of 4,1 billion euros, and around 9.720 employees. €4,1 BN* 71 TURNOVER RELATED TO 9.720 EMPLOYEES COMPANIES CONNECTED VEHICLES

Mapping and quantification of Catalan companies according to the segment of the connected vehicle value chain No. of Turnover from Number of Value chain segment companie Main companies connected vehicles employees s

Connected vehicle manufacturer 6 €2,3 bn 3.388

Component supplier 9 €642.4 M 3.622

Engineering provider 12 €168.8 M 912

Technology and connectivity 16 €367.4 M 788 provider

Consulting and services 28 €615.5 M 1.010

TOTAL 71 €4,1 bn 9.720

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Orbis and Informa.

*Note: turnover information corresponds to the most recent data available from Orbis (2016 and 2017). The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 31 5.2 Ecosystem companies and agents Partial illustrational table

Technology and Research Centres Universities SmartLabs

1. Connected Vehicle 2. Suppliers of Automotive 3. Suppliers of Engineering 4. IT and Connectivity Providers Operators Users Manufacturers Components of services

Operators of telephony Start-ups

5. Consultancy and Services

Trade Fairs Partnerships and Clusters Institutions and Public Administrations

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ). Note: These brands are used for information purposes only. The brands mentioned in this report belong to their respective owners. None of them is owned by ACCIÓ. This is a diagram of the main companies that form part of the connected vehicle ecosystem in Catalonia; there may be other companies in the sector that were not included in the study. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 32 5.3 Technology and research centres working in Connected Vehicle in Catalonia:

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Tecnio and Cerca. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 33 5.3 Technology and research centres working in Connected Vehicle in Catalonia:

CEMIC focuses on the development of European and national projects, is proactive in the promotion and recruitment of industrial partners in R&D&I MCIA is a research, development and innovation centre that focuses on the projects, develops active policies for the protection of intellectual property, fields of energy efficiency, electromobility and industrial systems. It offers and has a flexible, multidisciplinary organization. The centre conducts solutions for the creation of new products and the optimization of existing research projects in the fields of robotics, information technology, products in the areas of electrical engineering, electronics and ICTs. MCIA is nanotechnology, electronics and optics, among others. In the automotive a member of the Innovation and Technology Centre at the Universitat field, it also carries out research and development, especially with respect Politècnica de Catalunya, where it cooperates in and spearheads numerous to activities related to the industry, electronics, nanomaterials and energy. actions aimed at research and technology transfer. The centre carries out research in fields such as energy efficiency, electric vehicles and electronic components for the automotive industry.

CEPHIS researches technologies, methods and applications for generating physically and functionally flexible electronic systems. Flexible electronics can be used to improve the adaptation, in terms of comfort and The Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (IIIA) was founded in 1985 as a cost, of new environments for the application of electronic systems (people, research centre dedicated to artificial intelligence as part of the Spanish cars, homes, cities, Industry 4.0, etc.). Physical flexibility makes it possible to Council for Scientific Research (CSIC). It is located at the UAB. The main mechanically and functionally adapt the associated computing. The centre mission of the IIIA is research, development and innovation in the field has a long track record of creating functionally flexible embedded systems of artificial intelligence. The centre focuses on adding value to company based on reconfigurable microcontrollers and circuits (FPGAs) and innovation by improving processes with artificial intelligence works on the implementation of heterogeneous CPU/GPU/FPGA computing technologies and offers technology consulting services. Its main lines of systems. In the automotive industry, the centre carries out research projects research are learning systems, multi-agent systems, and reasoning and logic. on mobile telephony, electronic materials, robotics and other elements with practical and direct applications in connected vehicles.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Tecnio and Cerca. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 34 5.3 Technology and research centres working in Connected Vehicle in Catalonia:

Eurecat accelerates innovation, reduces spending on scientific and Centre Easy has spent over 15 years conducting basic research in the field of technological infrastructure, reduces risks and provides specialized artificial intelligence and carries out technology transfer in a number of applied knowledge to companies. Eurecat’s lines of research are aligned with the research projects. It specializes in artificial intelligence and MachCrowd, RIS3CAT strategy and focus on the fields of materials, new smart digital technologies and their transfer to industry. With respect to artificial manufacturing processes, autonomous and industrial robotics, intelligence and MachCrowd, its social research consists of automating some functional printing, functional fabrics, innovation and product aspects of user interaction with the aim of improving and accelerating results. development, simulation, sustainability, nutrition and health, big data, Regarding smart digital technologies, the centre specializes in virtual currencies audiovisual technologies, digital humanities, smart management and digital preservation. Centre Easy offers Europe’s only official master’s degree systems, IT security and e-health. in smart cities.

LEITAT is a technology institute whose mission is to collaborate with The CITCEA-UPC is a technology transfer centre that was launched at the companies and other entities to create economic, social and sustainable UPC in 2001. It specializes in meeting companies' needs through the creation of value through R&D projects and technology processes based on functional prototypes to ultimately help them develop new commercial products or innovation and creativity. LEITAT has laboratories for physical, chemical, solve new technological problems. In the sustainable mobility sector, it is noted mechanical, metrological, biological and electronic tests to support its R&D for its research in process engineering, the automotive field and related and provide the industry with a direct service. In the automotive industry, activities, electronics, monitoring and control systems, and the Internet of it carries out research in electromobility, intelligent systems, things (IoT), among others. advanced production processes and batteries, among others.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Tecnio and Cerca. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 35 5.3 Technology and research centres working in Connected Vehicle in Catalonia:

The Electromagnetic Compatibility Group (GCEM) is part of the UPC and a member of the UPC Innovation and Technology Centre (CIT UPC). GCEM consists The DAMA Centre is a technological innovation centre that belongs to the of a team of researchers and qualified technical staff who work on applied UPC. It specializes in information technology, specifically the research projects and technology transfer activities in the industrial sector. It development of software for the management and analysis of large develops, together with companies, research and technological innovation projects volumes of data for companies and the government. DAMA carries out in the area of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). It trains and advises engineers customized research and development projects in the field of information involved in the design and installation of electronic equipment. It supplies networks and open data, management consulting and applications for large companies with laboratory equipment to strengthen their capacities and enable data volumes in the form of graphs. them to test their products. GCEM provides the business network with direct expert advice.

ViCOROB is the Computer Vision and Robotics Research Group of the Universitat de Girona (UdG). It is the UdG’s largest research group in terms of both equipment and CD6 is an R&D centre that operates in the field of optical income, and has two consolidated SGR groups. It conducts applied research in the fields engineering and photonics. CD6 provides R&D&I solutions for of medical imaging, 3D perception for industrial inspection, robotics and underwater vision. almost all business sectors (transport, the automotive industry, Since its foundation, the group has created a total of six spin-offs, licensed four healthcare, etc.). The centre has more than 25 years’ experience in technologies and registered five patents. ViCOROB strives to be an international transferring technology to companies and, in the last 10 years, has benchmark in the field of robotics, intelligent systems and perception, by focusing on managed more than 120 projects worth more than 12 million euros the following lines of research: image analysis, segmentation and detection of objects for over 100 clients. within images, characterization of images through colour, texture and shape, object recognition and classification systems, among others. Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Tecnio and Cerca. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 36 5.3 Technology and research centres working in Connected Vehicle in Catalonia:

InLab FIB is a research and innovation laboratory belonging to the UPC’s Department of Computer Science and specializing in applications and SARTI is a centre that develops and applies instrumentation technologies and services based on the latest technologies. It has expertise in the field of smart intelligent sensor systems. It designs automated control systems applicable mobility: the collection, filtering and visualization of traffic and mobility data; to multiple situations, machines and sectors, including the automotive traffic forecast and parking availability models based on automatic learning industry, fishing, agriculture and industrial processes. It uses state-of-the-art techniques; microscopic, mesoscopic and macroscopic traffic simulation; electronic design techniques to develop its systems, and focuses its work on traffic management and management of new mobility concepts (car digital signal processing, the electronic design of data acquisition systems, the sharing, transport on demand, connected vehicles, electric vehicles, etc.); automation of complex measurement systems based on the use of smart fleet management through real-time routing algorithms; simulation-based air monitoring and control devices, and equipment calibration. quality evaluation for different mobility concepts; transport energy efficiency simulation, etc.

The Telecommunications Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTTC) is a public The CVC is a research centre created by the Catalan government and the R&D&I centre created by the Catalan government and based in Castelldefels. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 1995. It has positioned itself as a CTTC is funded by the Catalan government, technology transfer contracts with specialist in the field of computer vision. It develops research projects in companies and competitive R&D projects. The research, innovation and the following fields: medical image analysis; visual object recognition; technology transfer conducted at CTTC is based on technologies related to the document analysis; interpretation of images, colour and texture; embedded physical, data-link and network layers of communication systems, and on vision; visual perception; industrial vision; indexing and multimedia recovery; geomatics. Some examples of their research fields are: wireless and optical interpretation of video surveillance images; interactive 3D viewing; augmented networks and development of testbeds; software-defined networking (SDN) and reality; and the automotive industry and related activities. network function virtualization (NFV); and simulation of LTE, Wi-Fi and small cells in NS3. Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Tecnio and Cerca. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 37 5.3 Technology and research centres working in Connected Vehicle in Catalonia:

CIMNE’s mission is to develop numerical methods and computational The i2CAT Foundation is an applied research institution in the area of the techniques to advance knowledge and technology in applied engineering and Internet and advanced digital technologies. The services defined by i2CAT sciences. It is based on the UPC’s Nord campus in Barcelona. CIMNE’s research encompass the areas of 5G, SDN, IoT, open big data and immersive and technological development activities cover a broad spectrum of subjects, technologies. It offers the following services: development of hardware including traditional fields such as civil, mechanical, environmental and marine and software upon request; technological and feasibility studies; integration engineering, telecommunications, biomedicine, and information technology and adaptation of new technologies; technology and strategy consulting; and applied sciences, as well as fields such as computational physics, the access to advanced experimental Internet infrastructure; implementation environment, social and economic sciences, and the multimedia sector, and of prototypes and pilots; user-centred innovation methodology; and a topics relating to artificial intelligence and machine learning, applied to technical office for innovation laboratories. decision support systems.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Tecnio and Cerca. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 38 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: Applus+ IDIADA

IDIADA started out in 1971 as the Institute for Applied Automotive Research at the UPC’s School of Industrial Engineering, and became a public company in 1990. Applus acquired 80% of the company in 1999.

An international company that operates in 25 countries, it offers engineering services in fields such as: • Passive safety • Active safety • Noise and vibrations • Driveline • Comfort • Durability

In recent years, IDIADA has developed a testing laboratory for using driving tracks and testing connectivity capabilities through a private communications network. This laboratory was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in 2017 by two demonstrators, one from Telefónica and one from Ericsson, who remotely drove a vehicle for more than 60 km using 5G technology. This collaboration was formalized in 2018 when a partnership agreement was signed by the three companies.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Applus+Idiada. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 39 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: FICOSA A leading provider of advanced technology in the automotive industry, Ficosa began to invest in vehicle communication systems 15 years ago. Its main areas of expertise are antenna systems and telematics connectivity modules to equip vehicles with services such as 3G and 4G, navigation, emergency calls, car sharing, broadcasting and fleet management.

Its technologies and patents, together with its most recent technical developments, mean that Ficosa is well positioned to help its customers implement current and future challenges. Ficosa has developed a wide range of patents in the field of vehicle communications systems. Its portfolio is constantly growing as a result of its commitment to innovation and the demand for new products and systems.

In October 2018, Ficosa invested 10 million euros in its headquarters at Viladecavalls, where it installed an electric mobility hub (e-mobility), a groundbreaking initiative at both national and international level. The hub measures 1,200 square metres and has 120 specialist engineers. It develops software and hardware solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles at its four mechatronics laboratories. At the most recent Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Ficosa unveiled its Bitax V2X (vehicle-to-everything) connectivity platform for vehicles. This hybrid technology combines DSRC Wi-Fi and C-V2X cellular technology, thereby connecting vehicles to electronic devices in the immediate environment through one of the two formats (Wi-Fi or C-V2X). The Catalan company also unveiled one of its 5G connectivity projects, the CarCom platform, which it developed with partners such as SEAT and i2CAT, within the framework of 5G Barcelona. This platform allows different connectivity solutions to be integrated in a modular way. Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Applus+Idiada and revistacentrozaragoza.com. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 40 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: SEAT

SEAT was founded in 1950 and was acquired by the Volkswagen Group in 1986. Currently, SEAT is the only company to design, develop, manufacture and sell cars throughout Spain. It produces around half a million vehicles a year, 80% of which it exports, and employs more than 12,700 workers. SEAT has positioned itself within the Volkswagen Group as a benchmark in connectivity. The models it currently sells feature a system by which users can connect their mobile phone to their car.

In 2017, SEAT took a number of qualitative leaps. The first of these involved the launch of the Android Auto version of the Seat DriveApp application. The second was the implementation of the Full Link system, which allows users to connect their car to their mobile device through one of three available options: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink. SEAT’s digital ecosystem is continually growing and the brand intends to incorporate some new features into the models launched on the market in 2018 and 2019.

SEAT recently announced that it would collaborate with Telefónica, Etra, Ficosa, the Mobile World Capital Foundation and i2CAT, within the framework of 5G Barcelona, to test the connections required between vehicles and 5G infrastructure to provide them with full connectivity. The first stage in this pilot project will take place at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Applus+Idiada and La Vanguardia. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 41 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: NISSAN

The Japanese company Nissan arrived in Catalonia in 1980. In its early days, the company manufactured very specific vehicles, such as the Nissan Patrol, which were designed primarily to supply the army and military police. Over the years, the company has evolved and produced new, improved vehicles adapted to the specific needs of its customers.

At its Zona Franca plant in Barcelona, Nissan currently produces vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art connectivity and electrification technology, such as the fully electric Nissan e-NV200 van. Depending on the model, the Nissan e-NV200 includes several very useful high-tech features, such as colour rear vision cameras to manoeuvre easily at low speed, Bluetooth connectivity, smart keys and a fully integrated navigation system. This navigation system has been enhanced with respect to the previous generation. It is designed to give drivers of the e-NV200 a better user experience, and its overall look and feel have been improved. The NissanConnect EV application helps drivers make the most of their Nissan e-NV200 by better organizing their daily journeys. This application is controlled through a smartphone, tablet or computer, and allows owners to intuitively track and log driver reports digitally. They can check battery charge levels, start recharging the battery and configure the vehicle’s climate control system, all remotely (through the application or the You+Nissan web portal). All the information needed by drivers, including charging status and battery level, is also clearly indicated in the dashboard of the van.

Nissan has also developed an application, NissanConnect, which offers intuitive, non-stop connectivity for owners of the Nissan Micra model and also includes TomTom Premium Traffic, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on Nissan Motor Iberica (Nissan News). The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 42 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: Cellnex

Barcelona-based Cellnex Telecom is Europe’s leading independent telecommunications infrastructure operator, with a portfolio of more than 28,000 locations. The company operates in six European countries: Spain, Italy, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and . Cellnex’s business is based on four key areas: mobile telephone infrastructure, audiovisual broadcasting networks, security and emergency network services, and solutions for the smart management of urban infrastructure and services (smart cities and IoT).

In 2017, Cellnex announced it was investing in Parcmotor Castellolí (Anoia) to turn it into a connected circuit. Its objective is to equip the circuit with infrastructure and technology that will allow users and customers of the facility to develop new products and services related to smart mobility and connected vehicles.

This investment is expected to turn Parcmotor into a technology benchmark with an integrated innovation ecosystem in the field of connected and autonomous vehicles. The investment will equip the whole site with wireless network infrastructure for connectivity between vehicles, high-definition cameras for monitoring vehicles on the track and on- board units for transmitting telemetry, voice and video data. It will also provide an IoT and broadband network. The company will test and develop new technological solutions and services linked to connectivity, especially designed for non-urban or semi-rural environments.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Cellnex and Parcmotor Castellolí. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 43 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: WeSmartPark

On average, drivers in search of parking spaces account for 20% of city traffic. This translates into fuel consumption, atmospheric emissions and traffic jams. In the case of parking spaces with a low occupancy rate, WeSmartPark aims to ensure that these spaces are used by a high number of people for a few minutes or hours, rather than by one person for months. WeSmartPark is a service developed by the start-up 9Smart.

The company started in March 2013, and currently has more than 18,000 users, 45 car parks in Barcelona and 15 in Madrid. To use it, drivers register and receive a Teletac sticker that they place on the windscreen of their vehicle. As on motorways, when drivers arrive at a car park, a reader recognizes them as users and allows them to enter. Once inside, a sensor indicates where they can park. The entities that offer the service tend to be hotels, property developers, public car parks and neighbourhood communities (never individuals). Income is shared equally.

The service is currently available in Barcelona, Madrid, New York and Santiago (Chile).

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Applus+Idiada. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 44 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: Shotl

Shotl is a start-up based in Sant Cugat del Vallès that works in the field of sustainable mobility through carpooling. Shotl’s mobile device application allows users to share a vehicle heading in the same direction as them. Through the app, users can view a map showing the vehicles that are available and covering the route they need to reach their destination. With a simple click, they can request a ride and the vehicle (usually a minivan) will pick them up.

Shotl’s goal is to facilitate intercity mobility, in an efficient and sustainable way, by putting users with the same destination in contact with each other and allowing them to share a single vehicle, operated by a private company or public operator, thereby reducing traffic and making the most efficient use of transport resources.

Shotl has recently carried out collaborative projects to test its services; Seat and Moventis partnered with Shotl last year to test services in the municipality of Sant Cugat del Vallès whereby a transport alternative was offered between the FGC station of Volpelleres and some districts in the municipality. In doing so, it hopes to adapt a public transport route with low ridership to the specific needs of users.

Source: Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Shotl and the press. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 45 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: eCooltra

The Barcelona-based start-up eCooltra offers users an electric scooter sharing service. Users register on the app, which displays a city map showing the available scooters. They then select the nearest scooter. Users pay for the number of minutes they use the scooter.

The company uses connectivity technology. Thanks to the mobile network and the scooters’ geolocation devices, users can identify their location and then use them. In addition, the scooter is started with the mobile device itself, through the app, rather than with a key.

ECooltra operates in Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Rome and Lisbon, and has a fleet of more than 3,000 scooters.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from the eCooltra website. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 46 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia : App&Town

App&Town is the mobility services app developed by the Catalan start-up Mass Factory Urban Accessible Mobility, S.L. Mass Factory is a spin-off from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and has its headquarters on the same campus (Bellaterra).

App&Town was developed to provide people with disabilities or special needs with a daily assistance tool. Once users have downloaded the app to their mobile device, they can configure their daily route to any destination. The app will guide them by means of audible signals, voice messages and reminders and, in the event of an emergency, they can notify a legal guardian.

The app can be integrated into the bus or public transport network through connectivity and the mobile network to identify when someone with special needs wants to use the service and the route he or she needs to take. The objective is to overcome the physical and technological barriers that prevent disabled people from using infrastructure and public transport in a normal and safe way, thus making the city a more inclusive environment.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on the App&Town website. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 47 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: Parkunload

Parkunload is a Catalan start-up that designs technology and devices with connectivity to infrastructure (V2I), based on IoT. The company specializes in interactive signs for parking, loading and unloading zones.

Using devices within signs, information is sent to drivers and then displayed, in real time, on their mobile device or vehicle, if it has the technology incorporated. This information relates to the maximum parking time, who is allowed to park there, the penalty for violating the regulations, the availability of a parking space if it is empty, etc. It also counts down the parking time and warns the driver when the time is up. In addition, the application is a big data source, since it collects real-time information on user behaviour and the occupancy rates of parking spaces.

The Parkunload app allows local authorities to manage parking and unloading zones, and to define penalties, permits and parking times more efficiently and effectively. Apps like this can help strengthen the smart cities project, since they optimize and improve the use of public roads by drivers and public-sector managers.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on the Parkunload website. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 48 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: C-MobILE

Most C-ITS applications require a high degree of deployment to fully exploit their capabilities. However, most have so far been carried out at local level (i.e. city or region). The deployment of these technologies is key to maximizing the performance of connected vehicles and their applications.

A good indicator of recent efforts towards the large-scale deployment of C- ITS services is the C-MobILE project (c-mobile-project.eu).

C-MobILE is carrying out demonstrations in a number of European cities and providing solutions to common problems relating to security, privacy and reliability. It is also establishing a common architecture to promote standardization and enable interoperability.

The C-MobILE project is being conducted in several European cities, including Barcelona. The project is supported by partners in Catalonia, including Applus+Idiada, RACC, Barcelona City Council and Autopistes Abertis.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Applus+Idiada. The Connected Vehicle in Catalonia| Technology report May 2019 | 49 5.4 Connected Vehicle business cases in Catalonia: Altran

This French multinational specializes in the field of engineering and R&D. In the automotive industry, it provides services to support complete vehicle development through its end-to-end capabilities, assists leading manufacturers by offering knowledge and expertise in the area of vehicle connectivity and automation, and offers expertise in hybrid and electric traction systems, from integration to validation, etc. Altran has innovated by integrating 3D and facial recognition into vehicles, thus allowing direct monitoring and interaction between the driver and the dashboard.

The company recently invested in Sant Esteve Sesrovires where it has launched an Automotive Technical Centre that focuses on technologies such as autonomous driving and connectivity, powertrain and electromobility, and complete vehicle development. The centre, which covers an area of 2,000 m2 and includes office areas and spaces for the development of technologies, testing and instrumentation, currently employs 85 engineers. Altran hopes that the centre will provide services for customers such as Seat.

Source: EIC (DGI-ACCIÓ), based on data from Regió7 and Altran’s website. Passeig de Gràcia, 129 08008 Barcelona www.accio.gencat.cat www.catalonia.com @accio_cat @catalonia_ti

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