Autotalks, an Israel-based provider of V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication solutions, is bringing a new bike-to-vehicle (B2V) solution in an effort to reduce the motorcycle accidents. Based on the B-2-X chipset designed by the company, it is expected that this technology may prevent a third of all powered two-wheeler accidents with casualties in Germany, for example. It uses DSRC protocol and allows for simple integration, low power consumption, the smallest form factor, highest range of operating temperature and smallest physical size. CEO, Hagai Zyss, said,” The launch of B2V technology is a significant milestone for Autotalks as well as for motorcycle drivers. Motorcycle accidents are one of the world’s leading causes of unnatural deaths. According to World Health Organization data from 2015, 23% out of 1.25 million traffic fatalities is a motorcycle rider. A 2013 study conducted by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that motorcyclists have a 26-fold higher risk of death than those who drive other vehicles. A considerable proportion of the drivers involved in an accident with a motorcycle claimed that they did not even see the motorcycle approaching. Motorcycles are characterized by their relatively small size, high speed and maneuverability, which make it difficult to identify them and predict their movements. B2V will enhance motorcyclists’ safety.”
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