The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing a rule requiring new cars to have vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology. V2V systems allow cars to communicate with each other to warn drivers about potential accidents. The technology uses short-range radios for communication and can send data on location, speed, direction and braking. It will have a range of around 300m, greater than radar or camera sensors. The DOT anticipates the system would be used to warn drivers of oncoming vehicles, especially while turning at junctions or changing lanes. In order to make sure that vehicles are communicating in real time, manufacturers must ensure they meet certain safety requirements.
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing a rule requiring new cars to have vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology. V2V systems allow cars to communicate with each other to warn drivers about potential accidents. The technology uses short-range radios for communication and can send data on location, speed, direction and braking. It will have a range of around 300m, greater than radar or camera sensors. The DOT anticipates the system would be used to warn drivers of oncoming vehicles, especially while turning at junctions or changing lanes. Earlier this year, the DOT also published guidelines for self-driving cars.