The European project PRE-DRIVE C2X prepares a large scale field trial for vehicular communication technology. Based on the European COMeSafety architecture for a vehicle to x communication system, the project develops a detailed specification for such a system and a functionally verified prototype. The prototype will be robust enough to be used in future field operational tests.

PRE-DRIVE C2X develops an integrated simulation model for cooperative systems that enables a holistic approach for estimating the expected benefits in terms of safety, efficiency and environment. This includes all tools and methods necessary for functional verification and testing of cooperative systems in laboratory environment and on real roads in the framework of a field operational test.

The PRE-DRIVE C2X methods and tools are applied to a prototype system to verify its proper functioning and to do an impact assessment including a user acceptance test. PRE-DRIVE C2X strives to further pave the way for Europe-wide implementation of vehicle-to-x communication technology and to contribute to the next leap in active safety.

PRE-DRIVE C2X started on July 1st 2008 and will work for two years until June 30th 2010. The overall budget is 8.4 million Euros, of which 5.0 million Euros are contributed by the European Commission Information Society and Media in the 7th Framework Programme.

PRE-DRIVE C2X is supported by EUCAR, the European Council for Automotive R&D.