The EEVC was founded in 1970 as a mirror organization to the American ESV program (Enhanced Safety Vehicle) and is a European research organization closely related to the national European governments. EEVC focuses on regulation-related research. For example, the testing and verification of occupant protection in frontal and side impact tests and the components for pedestrian protection have been developed by the EEVC.

You can find more information about EEVC at their website.