US DOT’s V2X Push Aims to Boost Road Safety

Understanding V2X Technology

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology is part of the broader concept known as the Internet of Things (IoT), which connects various devices to the internet to improve functionality and convenience. In the context of V2X, this technology allows vehicles to communicate with each other and with traffic infrastructure, such as traffic signals and road signs. For example, if there is fog or ice on the road ahead, V2X-equipped cars can warn each other, much like how planes communicate to avoid collisions.