Technical functioning

Technical evaluation addresses the functioning of the software and hardware of a CCAM system.

In EU-CEM, technical evaluation is distinct from the technical validation and verification of CCAM systems and testing processes, such as data logging. Validation and verification are assumed to have been completed by the system developer or a third party prior to technical evaluation in EU-CEM. It is also assumed that the CCAM system has been built, tested, and is either deployed or deployment-ready before its use in the project.

In the EU-CEM, CCAM system refers to either a vehicle or a system installed in or used by a vehicle. Consequently, the primary focus of the technical evaluation is the vehicle itself. However, technical evaluation may be conducted in stages—initially evaluating individual components and later expanding to evaluate the entire system as an integrated whole. Whenever this chapter references the evaluation of a CCAM system, it simultaneously pertains to the evaluation of its individual components.

Thus, the technical evaluation focuses on:

• CCAM systems installed in vehicles: For example, a newly developed and tested system integrated into a commercial or pre-existing vehicle.
• CCAM vehicles themselves: For instance, a new entire vehicle prototype.

Where relevant, the evaluation also includes the functioning of vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity and vehicle-to-vehicle cooperation.

Therefore, the scope of technical evaluation includes:

• Evaluation of a built, tested, and deployed or deployment-ready CCAM system.
• Objective and quantitative measures of technical parameters that address specific research questions.
• Guidance for evaluating technology-related aspects.

The main components of technical evaluation are summarised in the next figure.

Main components of the technical functioning evaluation area.