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Connected Vehicles: Key to all our Road Transportation Problems! TUSHAR BHAGAT
Uffizio India Pvt. Ltd.
Connected Vehicles Your car not only communicates with you but also with the car in front of you, the traffic sign on the side of the road, and also to those traffic lights you see ahead. The advancements in the field of the automotive industry have led to the development of connected vehicles (CV) and their data platforms. The CV paradigm dictates that all advanced vehicles be equipped with technology that allows them to communicate with nearby vehicles, connected infrastructure, and surroundings. CVs are architected in a framework that works well for both short-range communication (DSRC) and long-
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range communication. This form of communication has an array of applications, as it can support a whole new generation of in-fleet safety features. In fact, vehicle connectivity can assist drivers to prevent 76% of crashes on the road—greatly reducing the cost of accidents and fatalities.
How did they come to be? The need to access better information created a demand for smarter infrastructure and technology. Increasing demand for “always connected” has opened up a market for CVs and their data platforms across the world. The wide umbrella of connectivity is allowing fleet managers to share information
seamlessly. CVs really bring the best of both worlds–the collection of sensor data in real-time and its secure transmission. The concept of CVs is appealing because anyone can access the right information at the right time. CVs can ensure smooth integration between your smartphones and your fleets. The minimal power requirements, the affordable cost to consumers, and the easy-to-scale model of connected vehicles are gaining traction among fleet businesses. Therefore, the potential of CV is really promising.
Why do they matter? V-2-X (Vehicle to everything) connectivity
