A Milestone for Greater Road Safety: More than Two Million Vehicles Produced with Car2X - CleanTechnica

Volkswagen has reached a significant milestone with the production of over two million vehicles equipped with Car2X technology in Europe. Car2X enables direct, real-time communication between vehicles and local traffic infrastructure without relying on mobile networks, allowing drivers to receive timely warnings about traffic jams, accidents, roadworks, emergency vehicles, and other hazards. This system enhances road safety by providing rapid alerts in critical situations, such as emergency braking or approaching traffic queues, and supports Volkswagen’s “Vision Zero” goal of eliminating serious traffic accidents. The technology is integrated into numerous Volkswagen models, either as standard or optional equipment, and leverages local swarm intelligence to improve cooperative and anticipatory driving. Beyond vehicles, Car2X connectivity is expanding into transport infrastructure across Europe, with countries like Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, and others installing roadside units and equipping emergency and special vehicles with the technology. This infrastructure integration allows for broader hazard communication, including warnings about wrong-way drivers, animals on the road, and adverse weather