What is V2V:
V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) is a communication device that is being installed in cars as a way for cars to communicate with each other. This allows for one car to tell another of potential hazards, traffic, and changing rad conditions. Once a car receives a signal from another car it can then inform the driver of the potential hazard. A few examples of this are: If a car is in the blind spot of another, or if a vehicle three cars ahead hits their brakes suddenly, or if a semi is stopped at the side of the road causing traffic to slow down in the far right lane. In each of these circumstances the car receiving the signal will inform its driver through various signals.
History:
In 1999 there were some radio frequencies that were set aside just for the purposes of V2V. Although these frequencies were set aside for this purpose back in 1999 car manufacturers didn’t release cars equipped with V2V until 2014. When these cars were first released they were only test subjects. Originally there were 2800 cars released in Ann harbor, Michigan. The government and car manufacturers were both interested to find out information from these first 2800 cars. The government wanted to know if there was any way to make driving a safer experience. The car manufacturers wanted to know if their V2V capable cars would be able to works as intended.
How it works:
As mentioned above V2V communicates using a specific radio frequency. V2V not only sends and receives these signals it also relays the signals of other cars. This creates a network, similar to a spider web, of signals. This allows multiple cars to receive the signal of another. It also extends the range of the signals. By bouncing from one car to another. Once a car receives a signal it then informs the driver. This could show up as a light next to one of the mirrors when there is a car in the blind spot. Or a flashing or solid arrow on the dash telling them to switch lanes because of slow traffic in their lane. It could also be a vibration in their seat or steering wheel. This all depends on the car manufacturer and how the V2V system is programed in their car. More recently car makers have started working on getting cars to do small maneuvers. Being able to stop on their own or make small steering adjustments.
Why it’s being installed:
technology to be implanted into cars. The first reason is safety. Driving can be very dangerous especially at the high speeds that cars are capable of traveling. For example, a head-on collision where both vehicles are traveling at 60 MPH is the equivalent of hitting a brick wall at 120 MPH. The human body is not built to withstand such a force. This has lead both companies and governments to implement safety features. The latest being the V2V technology. According to Anthony Foxx, a US transportation secretary. "Once deployed, V2V will provide 360-degree situational awareness on the road and will help us enhance vehicle safety.”
The second reason V2V technology is to keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible. Not only will this help with get everyone where they are going in a more timely manner. It will also help the first reason of safety. Many accidents occur when at least one individual believes traffic will continue at its usual pace. When it doesn’t, they often crash into cars around them. Making move slower and less safely for everyone.
How it will affect the driving experience:
As mentioned above V2V technology will make the driving experience both safer and smoother. By helping each driver focus on the road, and the dangers they would otherwise not know about until it was too late. Drivers can make more well-educated decision about how to proceed. They will know when it is safe to switch lanes, slow down, or even turn at an intersection.
It will also keep drivers more aware. With a combination of lights and other signals from the car the driver will be more attentive to what is going on in and out of the car. This will help drivers stay more alert. It might even help them stay more awake. If one of the signals in a car is a vibrating steering wheel a drowsy driver could be woken up to this signal and still have enough time to react rather than driving off the road or into oncoming traffic.
What is V2V:
V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) is a communication device that is being installed in cars as a way for cars to communicate with each other. This allows for one car to tell another of potential hazards, traffic, and changing rad conditions. Once a car receives a signal from another car it can then inform the driver of the potential hazard. A few examples of this are: If a car is in the blind spot of another, or if a vehicle three cars ahead hits their brakes suddenly, or if a semi is stopped at the side of the road causing traffic to slow down in the far right lane. In each of these circumstances the car receiving the signal will inform its driver through various signals.
History:
In 1999 there were some radio frequencies that were set aside just for the purposes of V2V. Although these frequencies were set aside for this purpose back in 1999 car manufacturers didn’t release cars equipped with V2V until 2014. When these cars were first released they were only test subjects. Originally there were 2800 cars released in Ann harbor, Michigan. The government and car manufacturers were both interested to find out information from these first 2800 cars. The government wanted to know if there was any way to make driving a safer experience. The car manufacturers wanted to know if their V2V capable cars would be able to works as intended.
How it works:
As mentioned above V2V communicates using a specific radio frequency. V2V not only sends and receives these signals it also relays the signals of other cars. This creates a network, similar to a spider web, of signals. This allows multiple cars to receive the signal of another. It also extends the range of the signals. By bouncing from one car to another. Once a car receives a signal it then informs the driver. This could show up as a light next to one of the mirrors when there is a car in the blind spot. Or a flashing or solid arrow on the dash telling them to switch lanes because of slow traffic in their lane. It could also be a vibration in their seat or steering wheel. This all depends on the car manufacturer and how the V2V system is programed in their car. More recently car makers have started working on getting cars to do small maneuvers. Being able to stop on their own or make small steering adjustments.
Why it’s being installed:
technology to be implanted into cars. The first reason is safety. Driving can be very dangerous especially at the high speeds that cars are capable of traveling. For example, a head-on collision where both vehicles are traveling at 60 MPH is the equivalent of hitting a brick wall at 120 MPH. The human body is not built to withstand such a force. This has lead both companies and governments to implement safety features. The latest being the V2V technology. According to Anthony Foxx, a US transportation secretary. "Once deployed, V2V will provide 360-degree situational awareness on the road and will help us enhance vehicle safety.”
The second reason V2V technology is to keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible. Not only will this help with get everyone where they are going in a more timely manner. It will also help the first reason of safety. Many accidents occur when at least one individual believes traffic will continue at its usual pace. When it doesn’t, they often crash into cars around them. Making move slower and less safely for everyone.
How it will affect the driving experience:
As mentioned above V2V technology will make the driving experience both safer and smoother. By helping each driver focus on the road, and the dangers they would otherwise not know about until it was too late. Drivers can make more well-educated decision about how to proceed. They will know when it is safe to switch lanes, slow down, or even turn at an intersection.
It will also keep drivers more aware. With a combination of lights and other signals from the car the driver will be more attentive to what is going on in and out of the car. This will help drivers stay more alert. It might even help them stay more awake. If one of the signals in a car is a vibrating steering wheel a drowsy driver could be woken up to this signal and still have enough time to react rather than driving off the road or into oncoming traffic.
learn more at:
https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/176093-v2v-what-are-vehicle-to-vehicle-communications-and-how-does-it-work
references:
https://icsw.nhtsa.gov/safercar/v2v/
https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/176093-v2v-what-are-vehicle-to-vehicle-communications-and-how-does-it-work
https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/13/13936342/wireless-vehicle-to-vehicle-communication-v2v-v2i-dot-nhtsa
http://internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com/definition/vehicle-to-vehicle-communication-V2V-communication