Mercedes-Benz announced that it is ready to offer Car-to-X technology by the end of this year.
The Car-to-X technology will enable the exchange of information between individual vehicles as well as between vehicles and the traffic infrastructure. The Car-to-X communication allows drivers to pass on information on potential road traffic dangers to others road users.
Driver receives an alert when warning messages are issued in the vicinity of the vehicle, and the hazardous location is marked on the map. With the information, he has the option of adjusting his driving style and speed in such a way that a dangerous situation does not even arise in the first place.
The driver can also be warned at an early stage about wrong-way drivers or dangerous weather conditions.
In addition to receiving warning messages, each vehicle fitted with Car-to-X communication can also transmit information on dangers to other road users and therefore contribute to enhancing road safety.
According to Mercedes, it will be able to offer the Car-to-X technology in its vehicles by year’s end. The company also plans to offer a kit that can be retrofitted to old Mercedes vehicles.
Source: Mercedes-Benz
