Connected vehicles : can V2V communication and internet connectivity improve safety?

Abstract

This study explores the possibilities of V2V communication on vehicles. Starting with a broad overview of the history of vehicle safety, leading up to current safety technologies and then adding digitalization. Many parts of the everyday life became digital in recent years and the most used transportation device–the car–is to some extend already part of it. The latest studies on the subject will be examined and how the car manufacturers picture the near future of cars that are connected. The possibilities are nearly endless; a car could be aware of an upcoming obstacle, also infrastructure such as traffic lights could send information to approaching cars. In addition, the regular Internet connectivity opens new opportunities for entertainment features as well as enabling vehicles to become part to the grid of the Internet of Things. Furthermore, the question of reliability as well as security and privacy issues regarding a connected vehicle will be discussed.