Proper noun
eCall
An initiative by the European Union to fit all new cars with a system that can contact the emergency services with location and sensor data, allowing motorists to request rapid assistance.
Back in 2015, eCall legislation already urged the European Commission to explore the feasibility of “interoperable, standardised, secure and open access telematics platform”; the coalition considers that too little progress was achieved so far. Source: Internet
Furthermore, the next-generation eCall will also open up to additional communication networks, such as satellite telephone networks, expanding its reach beyond mobile phone coverage areas. Source: Internet
The new eCall system takes the shape of a red dashboard button labelled “S. Source: Internet