Volkswagen Group will roll-out IEEE 802.11p standard in volume models from 2019

From 2019 onwards, the brands of the Volkswagen Group are to use the IEEE 802.11p standard for communications among vehicles and between vehicles and their environment. The introduction of this technology as standard equipment on volume models ranging from compact cars to commercial vehicles is expected to significantly improve safety on the roads of Europe.

From 2019 onwards, the brands of the Volkswagen Group are to use the IEEE 802.11p standard, which has already been comprehensively tested, for communications among vehicles and between vehicles and their environment. The introduction of this technology as standard equipment on volume models ranging from compact cars to commercial vehicles is expected to significantly improve safety on the roads of Europe.

Networking among vehicles and between vehicles and their environment, irrespective of manufacturer, will be a key step in reducing road accidents. Within a few milliseconds, traffic-relevant information on the local environment about 500 m around the vehicle will be transmitted both among vehicles and between vehicles and traffic infrastructure.

The principle of platooning, with networked trucks driving in synchronized convoys, is also based on this technology. In addition to improving road safety and traffic flow, the new technology will also reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

The area-wide introduction of standardized IEEE 802.11p, which has already been comprehensively tested, will also provide a reliable system for operators of traffic infrastructure (such as traffic lights), and fleets (emergency service and construction site vehicles). This way, information on traffic flow, accidents, roadworks and other relevant situations and events can be reliably made available in the local area.

 

Source: https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/news/2018/02/volkswagen_group_rapid_road_safety.html