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eCall: Time saved = lives saved

By ⋅ May 7, 2010 ⋅ Email This Post Email This Post ⋅ Print This Post Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

The idea of equipping cars with an automatic SOS system is catching on in Europe. In case of a crash, an eCall-equipped car automatically calls the nearest emergency centre. Even if no passenger is able to speak, e.g. due to injuries, a ‘Minimum Set of Data’ is sent, which includes the exact location of the crash site. Read and learn more.

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