The MODI Project is setting the stage for highly automated freight transport across Europe. At its core are two key enablers: DAF Trucks, which provide the advanced vehicle platform, and HERE Technologies, which deliver the HD Live Maps that give those trucks the intelligence to operate safely and efficiently. DAF Trucks: the automation powerhouse DAF …
The MODI project was presented during the poster sessions of the H2020 GAMMS Final Event, held at the World Trade Center in Barcelona. Organised by ENIDE, the event gathered stakeholders from across Europe working on autonomous mobile mapping and intelligent transport systems. Members of IN-Move by Railgrup cluster, MODI Communication and Dissemination lead, actively opened …
The MODI project has launched its Norwegian operation in Moss, a key hub on the Rotterdam–Oslo freight corridor. Coordinated by ITS Norway, this use case is focused on deploying Level 4 autonomous trucks in real-world public road and terminal environments. Objectives in Moss Vehicular communication & environment sensing: Autonomous trucks in Moss are equipped with …
General description of the German Use Case and related technological tests The transport industry faces significant challenges: traffic congestion and inefficient traffic flow delay deliveries, accidents involving vulnerable road users (VRUs) pose significant safety risks, and the shortage of truck drivers further exacerbates supply chain issues. Hamburg use case is actively testing innovative technologies to tackle …
As the summer break begins for many of our partners, the MODI consortium gathered for its 6th bi-annual meeting on June 24–26, 2025, hosted by TNO in Helmond, the Netherlands. This gathering marked a key moment to align on technical progress, use case outcomes, and outreach strategy as we prepare for the final stretch of …
Fresh from a high-impact presence at EUCAD 2025, the MODI Project continued its strong momentum with an active role at the ITS European Congress 2025, held from 19–21 May in Seville, Spain. As one of Europe’s key events for smart mobility and transport digitalisation, the congress provided an ideal platform for MODI to further its …
We are pleased to announce the release of the official MODI Project promotional video. This short film introduces MODI’s vision clearly, highlighting our ambitions and the potential findings across five real-world use cases. Through the lens of Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) technologies, the video showcases how MODI aims to accelerate the deployment of …
Last week, the MODI Project proudly took part in EUCAD 2025, held in Ispra, Italy—Europe’s leading policy, research, and industry conference on Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM). Organised by the European Commission, the CCAM Association, and ERTRAC, EUCAD brought together top innovators, public authorities, and mobility experts to shape the future of CCAM in …
Self-driving trucks: en route to transform Europe’s freight sector EU-funded researchers are accelerating the rollout of self-driving trucks on public roads to solve driver shortages and improve safety and sustainability in Europe’s logistics sector. In the not-so-distant future, unusual-looking cargo vehicles – sporting large black windscreens and with no human driver behind the wheel – …
2025 marks a key milestone for the MODI project as it enters its second half! Let’s explore the project’s latest achievements and the road ahead. Together these advancements illustrate the MODI project’s commitment to defining, developing, and benefitting the broader cooperative and connected mobility landscape. Use Case Netherlands: Port operation The first implementation of MODI’s …