The power of AI in V2V communication

"I knew you wouldn't leave without saying goodbye!" 

Imagine your new vehicle saying this to your old one. Doesn't it sound like something directly taken from a sci-fi blockbuster? Well, it was originally from Disney-Pixar's Cars... But, hold onto your seats! With the integration of AI, especially in vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, this futuristic scenario is quite adept at becoming our reality.

That means, vehicles can now "talk" to one another, allowing risks to be forecast earlier and giving the vehicle the capacity to take quick actions that would avoid crashes and improve road safety.

Enhancing everyday commute
Consider a delivery vehicle stuck in a traffic jam—quite common on Indian roads and frustrating. Connected cars will make things entirely different: via V2V communication, ambulances or other emergency vehicles can share their speed, location, and route with other cars in the path. 

Real-time data from V2V communication can assist each driver in making quick decisions, clearing a path, and reducing response times. But, if equipped with V2V communication technology, they can redirect their routes and movements to avoid traffic congestion, hence creating free-flowing traffic. This connected network also helps the 3Ws adapt their way of functioning to other forms of distribution media with the help of route mapping to help decrease travel distance.

The opportunities for V2V communication are considerably broader and do not cover only emergencies. Just think about riding a vehicle through densely populated marketing centres or crossings. Your vehicle, by exchanging information with other vehicles via V2V, can let you know the position of a pedestrian or cyclist near your vehicle, increasing your awareness of the surroundings and preventing possible accidents. Such integration enhances the driving experience while at the same time promoting the development of safer city infrastructure and configuration.

Revolutionizing commercial transport
The vision does not stop at personal vehicles. Commercial fleets are among the major beneficiaries when it comes to adopting V2V technology. Cars, buses, and delivery trucks can have their routes adjusted to avoid traffic or pick energy-efficient routes, thereby reducing time wasted due to traffic congestion. Such improvements can mean that costs are lowered, and these can be passed on to the customer, making for a more sustainable economy.

-- Poorvak Kapoor, VP, Vehicle Technology, Euler Motors