New JRC Report Maps the Global Automated Mobility Ecosystem and Europe’s Competitive Position
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a new report, Mapping the Automated Mobility Ecosystem: Landscape and Key Developments, offering a comprehensive overview of the global Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) landscape.
Drawing on data from the European CCAM Observatory, the analysis covers 122 automated mobility services and maps 1,940 component-supplier relationships involving 937 companies across 12 technology categories. The report provides a detailed picture of the actors, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of automated driving.
One of the report’s key findings is that Europe maintains strong capabilities in several traditional automotive and enabling technology domains. European suppliers demonstrate particular strengths in connectivity, cybersecurity and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, reflecting the region’s long-standing expertise in vehicle engineering and transport technologies.
At the same time, the analysis highlights important competitive challenges. While Europe remains a major player in automotive innovation, it is less represented in a number of software-intensive technology domains that are becoming increasingly important for automated mobility. These include artificial intelligence, planning and decision-making systems, cloud infrastructure and Automated Driving System (ADS) development.
The report suggests that the global CCAM ecosystem is evolving rapidly, with value creation increasingly shifting from hardware and mechanical systems towards software, data-driven services and AI-enabled functionalities. As a result, competitiveness in automated mobility is becoming closely linked to capabilities in digital technologies and advanced software development.
Beyond analysing suppliers and technologies, the study also assesses deployment activities, partnership networks and technology maturity levels across different component domains. This provides valuable insight into how automated mobility solutions are progressing from research and pilot projects towards commercial deployment.
The findings contribute to a better understanding of the strengths, gaps and strategic opportunities facing Europe as automated mobility continues to develop globally. They also provide a valuable evidence base for policymakers, industry stakeholders and researchers working to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and strategic autonomy in the CCAM sector.
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