General Motors and the Michigan Department of Transportation have joined hands for the development of a vehicle-to-infrastructure technology that detects smart traffic signals. The new Cadillac models, which are presently under development are to be equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology from this year. The alerts inform the vehicles about the soon to change traffic signals thereby increasing the safety aspects of the smart transportation. The first demonstration successfully took place at two intersections outside GM’s Warren Technical Center. General Motors spokesman Chris Bonelli said,”This alert helps avoid the dangerous decision to either brake abruptly or accelerate through a busy intersection. It is designed to allow the driver more time to safely react to the road conditions ahead.”
The technology however, does not reveal any other information, such as vehicle identification number, registration etc. and the firewalls are placed in order to ensure that DSRC signals cannot be interfered with and can only exchange between vehicle and the infrastructure. “The State of Michigan recognizes the need to remain at the forefront of developing this next-generation auto research. A majority of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers have headquarters in Michigan, and with the industry becoming more tech oriented, we need to ensure top of the line testing capabilities reside right here,” Michigan DOT spokesman Rob Morosi said.
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