Autotalks and STMicroelectronics (ST) are collaborating to improve mobility and save lives on the road using Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC)-based V2X communication technology. The partners will showcase vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) use cases at CES 2018 in Las Vegas.

The product being presented this time is the result of years of collaborative work and is a second-generation DSRC-based V2X solution for the mass market. It consists of ST's cutting-edge telematics platform, Telemaco3, and Autotalks' CRATON2 chipset, the most advanced and secure V2X communication solution available as a commercial module.

This demonstration will demonstrate how this commercially ready technology can be used in real-world applications, including collision avoidance, road condition assessment, and distance indication to key infrastructure such as EV charging stations. These products exceed all specifications required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) V2V Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

“We are excited to bring DSRC to mass market today, with the fundamental goal of maximizing the safety and mobility of both human-driven and autonomous vehicles,” said Hagai Zyss, CEO of Autotalks. “This demonstration with ST demonstrates the robust V2X ecosystem that Autotalks has been building to provide next-generation automotive-certified solutions for the latest connected and autonomous vehicles.”

“Our collaboration with Autotalks is a key element in ST’s Smart Driving mission: integrating all elements to enable safer, greener, and more connected driving through automotive systems,” said Fabio Marchió, General Manager, Microcontroller and Infotainment Division, Automotive and Discrete Group, STMicroelectronics. “We have worked to seamlessly integrate the CRATON2-based V2X module with our advanced technologies for connected cars, such as automotive secure processors, GNSS receivers, and sensors.”

The two V2X showcases highlight a DSRC-based solution that is compliant with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) specifications and ready for immediate commercialization, and a virtual reality (VR) demo that allows you to experience driving a V2X vehicle, demonstrating how the technology can benefit real-world situations through a number of traffic accident scenarios you might encounter on the road.