Social networks have become a well-established
way of exchanging information quickly and easily. Now, one of the largest ever
field trials of car-to-X communication (C2X) is set to show how this concept
can be adapted in order to increase the road safety and efficiency of motor
cars. The trial consists of 120 vehicles that will take to the roads of the
Rhine-Main region until the end of the year.
Each car has a network link to the others, as
well as to the traffic infrastructure, and they will keep each other updated
about the current traffic situation. For example, if the tail-end of a traffic
jam on the A5 autobahn is hidden behind the crest of a hill, vehicles
approaching the problem area can be alerted in good time, allowing the driver
to take appropriate action. In situations where drivers have difficulty seeing
what’s happening on the road ahead of them, for example on the federal highway
B3, C2X technology can help to prevent pileups, e.g. by providing information
about an emergency stop to traffic further back, even if the actual brake
lights may be hidden by a lorry.
C2X systems can also do their bit to make traffic more efficient and
thus more environmentally friendly, e.g. by helping to control traffic light
systems according to demand, thereby optimising traffic flow. In addition, it
can offer a range of convenient functions such as suggested routes to the
nearest available car park. That makes C2X communication a key element in the
technology of the driver assistance and safety systems of the future.
3 comments:
this sounds amazing. when can they do it?
I understand now why I love Mercs
It could all be so dangerous hey. Can you imagine
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