Car safety has improved by leaps and bounds over the past thirty years. From side-impact airbags to lane detection tools, new cars are packed with safety-focused technology. But in an era where new technologies and apps are released each day, one life-saving innovation isn’t making as big an impression on new cars buyers as it should – eCall.
eCall, short for emergency call, is a system that automatically connects a vehicle to emergency services in the event of an accident. It can also be triggered by pushing an SOS emergency button in the vehicle or when a crash is detected. While not as well-known as other safety features, its key selling point is helping emergency responders find, and get to you, faster in your time of need.
