Some private emergency call systems have been developed in the past, and some are in the market now for some car trades, but its penetration is limited (normally reserved to high-end-vehicles) and failed to ensure the appropriate service when the vehicles cross the borders. eCall aims to be introduced in all vehicles in Europe, for all trades and types, and to work anywhere the vehicle will be in Europe, thus giving service to the more than 100 million persons that travel abroad annually by car.
Some private emergency call systems have been developed in the past, and some are in the market now for some car trades, but its penetration is limited (normally reserved to high-end-vehicles) and failed to ensure the appropriate service when the vehicles cross the borders. eCall aims to be introduced in all vehicles in Europe, for all trades and types, and to work anywhere the vehicle will be in Europe, thus giving service to the more than 100 million persons that travel abroad annually by car.