GM Expanding Number of Vehicles Using DSRC-Based Technology
General Motors said it's significantly expanding the number of its vehicles with vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology, based on dedicated short-range communications in the 5.9 GHz band. GM, with Toyota the main proponent of DSRC, faced criticism for offering it in only…
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one low-volume vehicle, the Cadillac CRS (see 1803140055). That’s changing, GM told the FCC in docket 13-49. GM said it plans to offer V2V in its Cadillac Crossover by 2023 and then extend it to all of its Cadillac line. “Using V2V, compatible vehicles can be notified of hazardous road conditions, traffic light status, changing work zones and more,” GM said. “With a range of nearly 1,000 feet, drivers can be alerted to threats in time to avoid a crash.” The FCC is examining possible changes to its allocation in the band with an eye to sharing with Wi-Fi (see 1805240058).