Why Cars Will 'Talk' to Each Other by 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking towards vehicle-to-vehicle technology to keep U.S. roads safe.
The agency has taken the first step in mandating vehicle-to-vehicle technology in the U.S., releasing a report on the topic that states it would cost as much as $2.1 billion for the automotive industry to install what’s likely to be required equipment starting in 2020. NHTSA is focusing on two technologies in the report: left-turn assist and intersection-movement assist.
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By using the global-positioning system, radar and camera technologies found in new vehicles, left-turn assist will warn a driver against turning into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Intersection-movement assist would involve two V2V-equipped vehicles communicating with one another to avoid an accident at an intersection. The agency estimates that the two technologies could prevent as many as 592,000 crashes annually, saving 1,083 lives.
NHTSA believes it will finish work on the rule by 2016 and automakers such as GM support the technology and rulemaking, believing that it’ll help make vehicles safer.
“Safety is our top priority, and V2V technology represents the next great advance in saving lives,” U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. “This technology could move us from helping people survive crashes to helping them avoid crashes altogether, saving lives, saving money and even saving fuel thanks to the widespread benefits it offers.”
[Source: WardsAuto]
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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Oh my Lord God, last month i just happened to witness an accident right in front of me that could not be precluded by this v2v scam: Nissan Maxima right in front of me got T boned when we were turning left. There was not enough time to communicate the accident was even taking place because it was over so fast. We had the green arrow while the oncoming late model SUV driven by a (you guessed it) typical remorseless female ran her bright red modern led stoplight at full speed while disregarding all other lanes at a complete standstill.