The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has allocated 30 GHz radio frequency for development of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication systems that will be deployed on four-wheelers in phases, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.
The development of vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems will help reduce road accidents and fatalities, the minister informed the Consultative committee of Parliament in a meeting. Earlier, an official had said the system will be rolled out this year itself.
How the 30 GHz System Works
Vehicle -to-vehicle communication systems are presently available in select countries. This system will allow vehicles to communicate with each other using radio signals on their own without going into any other wireless communication network.
Standards for the system and devices are being worked out with the automobile manufacturers and once they are finalised they will be notified. The cost of installing the system will come to around Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,000. First it will come fitted in new vehicles and later it will be mandated for older vehicles too.
Phase-wise Rollout Plan
This technology allows vehicles to exchange real time information such as speed, location and braking through an on-board system. It will provide early warning to drivers, including alerts when vehicle ahead brakes suddenly and will also help vehicles identify dark spots.