What Is IntelliDriveSM?
IntelliDriveSM is a suite of technologies and applications that use wireless
communications to provide connectivity that can deliver transformational safety, mobility, and environmental improvements
in surface transportation. IntelliDriveSM applications provide connectivity:
V2V - with and among vehicles
V2I - between vehicles and the roadway infrastructure
V2D - among vehicles, infrastructure, and wireless devices (consumer
electronics, such as cell phones and PDAs) that are carried by drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists
Like the Internet, which provides information connectivity, IntelliDriveSM
provides a starting point for transportation connectivity that ultimately will enable countless applications and spawn new
industries. Today we can see only the tip of the iceberg.
The IntelliDriveSM
vision is threefold:
Safety - IntelliDriveSM enables vehicles with 360-degree awareness to inform a driver of hazards and situations they can’t
see. Ultimately, IntelliDriveSM may lead to crashless vehicles.
Mobility - In an information age, IntelliDriveSM can give
complete multi-modal information about transportation network’s real-time performance to:
Travelers and
Transportation
managers
Environment - IntelliDriveSM can help reduce the environmental impact of a trip by providing real-time information about traffic
congestion and other travel conditions to help travelers make more informed decisions. Informed travelers may decide to avoid
congestion by taking alternate routes or public transit, or by rescheduling their trip—all of which can make their trip
more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly. IntelliDriveSM applications also can help drivers maintain
their vehicles for maximum energy efficiency.