V2V Communication a Breakthrough Technology: MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is giving vehicle-to-vehicle communication a thumbs up.
The MIT Technology Review included V2V communication on its list of breakthrough technologies, saying that when cars are able to communicate and share information with one another wirelessly, road safety could improve dramatically. Numerous automakers are working on putting V2V communication technology into the hands of consumers and MIT noted that General Motors is among the “key players” when it comes to the new tech.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the technology could prevent up to 592,000 crashes annually while saving 1,083 lives per year. V2V communication aims to broadcast data such as location, speed, steering-wheel position, brake status and various sensor readings to other vehicles in the area. With that data, other vehicles can detect problems to prevent crashes.
General Motors has said that its 2017 Cadillac CT6 will feature V2V communication technology with other major automakers developing their own including Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Volvo.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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