An open-source platform for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication
Co-operative Vehicle-Infrastructure Systems (CVIS), an integrated project financed in part by the EU’s Sixth Framework Program for Research and Technological Development, presented extensive demonstrations in and around Amsterdam March 23-26 at the Cooperative Mobility Showcase. Over 60 leading industrial, governmental, and research organizations from across Europe have been collaborating on new applications and services to improve safety, efficiency, and environmental impacts of transportation by developing and implementing new methods of intelligent communication between and amongst vehicles, roadside systems, and infrastructures.
Multiple test sites in six European countries utilize and assess selected CVIS applications for urban and inter-urban environments for freight, fleet, and public transportation.
The CVIS Integrated Project will develop and integrate the essential basic and enabling technologies such as a multi-channel communications and network platform readily adaptable for both vehicle and roadside, a highly accurate positioning and local map module, and an open software environment for applications.
European Information Society Technology, CVIS project abstract
CVIS is an open source project, allowing collaboration and flexibility. Last week, CVIS showcased over 25 ITS Apps aimed at drivers, road operators, and traffic managers. Examples of the CVIS implementations will be readily available real-time traffic information, better intersection controllers, and vehicle ability to share urgent information with nearby vehicles. Soon drivers will be able to see virtual traffic signals on their dashboard; notification of driving the wrong-way on a one-way road; driving speed advice taking into account road conditions up ahead; parking space availability; and information about social networking and ride-share passengers.
Technological advances like these implemented by CVIS will lead to a more sustainable future of transportation through vehicle-infrastructure communication and cooperation.
