Event

Experience the future of driving, June 13-14

"Making cooperative systems cooperate"

In the future vehicles will be able to communicate with each other and nearby infrastructure. Using this technology the driver may be warned of road works, slippery roads, traffic jams and traffic accidents or get information about when traffic lights will turn green.

You will have the opportunity to test this new technology on June 13-14 when Lindholmen Science Park, SAFER and Volvo Car Corporation will hold a final presentation and demonstration of the EU project DRIVE C2X. The project aims to create safer, smarter and more sustainable driving through communication between vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure. During the event, the new solutions will be demonstrated in real traffic in Lindholmen in Gothenburg.

For the industry- June 13
Experts in ICT and the automotive industry discuss test design and methodology during workshops and presentations. An exhibition will present the project and exciting technology within the field.

Sign up for the "Expert day, June 13" by June 4 »

For the public- June 14
The public and press have a unique opportunity to test drive the cars, experience the technology and listen to presentations about the project on June 14. As a visitor, you can choose what time you want to participate by signing up via one of the links below.

Register for group 1, June 14, 08:00 - 11:00 »

Register for group 2, June 14, 10:00 - 13:00 »

Register for group 3, June 14, 12:00 - 15:00 »

The systems that will be demonstrated are the In-Vehicle Signage, Red Light Violation Warning, Car Breakdown Warning, Green Light Optimum Speed ​​Advisory and Weather Warning. Visitors will also have the opportunity to experience the other test environments in Europe via video link.

Preliminary program
Here you can download a program for both days »

Further information about DRIVE C2X »

DRIVE C2X - www.drive-c2x.eu
The project is a wide cooperation between the academy, business and public sectors and include 34 partners and 13 support members from all over Europe. The Swedish partners are Lindholmen Science Park, Volvo Car Corporation, SAFER and the Swedish Transport Administration.

Large-scale tests under real life conditions have been conducted at a number of test site in Europe to prove the usefullness of the applications in terms of:

• Safety
• Efficiency
• Sustainability
• Comfort

A few examples of application areas for the new technology:

Green Light Optimum Speed Advisory
Via a transmitter in the traffic light, information is provided regarding the optimum speed for a car to maintain in order to pass through a succession of green lights, thus avoiding unnecessary braking for red. At red lights, the driver can also receive information about how long it will be before the light turns green.

Emergency Vehicle Warning
Alerts the driver to the presence of nearby emergency vehicles, allowing him or her to create free passage well in advance and without being taken by surprise. This can be of benefit in the evening and at night in urban areas where emergency vehicles use their sirens more sparingly out of consideration for nearby residents, and also if loud music is playing in the car.

Road Works Warning
Alerts the driver to road works. Construction vehicles and heavy equipment can transmit information to vehicles well in advance of the site. Drivers can thus receive information about changed speed limits and altered routes near the work-site. The system can also keep the driver informed about the remaining distance before the end of the long road-work zone.

Slow Vehicle Warning
Slow or broken-down vehicles in the roadway transmit a warning to other road users. Receiving information well in advance can cut the risk of unpleasant surprises in traffic and thus reduce accidents.

Traffic Jam Ahead Warning
Alerts the driver to traffic stops or tailbacks. Since vehicles to the rear are alerted that there is a stop further ahead, there is less of a risk of accidents.

Weather Information
Issues a warning about local bad weather such as heavy rain, snowfall or icy roads.

In-Vehicle Signage
CAR 2 CAR provides information about regular or temporary speed limits. This information is provided by communication units along the road that can pass on information about parameters such as road signs and their location on the route.

Emergency Electronic Brake Light
Vehicles that break down on the road create dangerous situations both for drivers and passengers in the stricken vehicle, as well as for other road users. CAR 2 CAR warns if a vehicle suddenly slows down.

Motorcycle Approaching Indication
Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users and in order to improve safety CAR 2 CAR informs other road users if there is a motorcycle nearby.

Red Light Violation Warning
Traffic lights that communicate with cars make it possible to alert a driver who has not noticed a red light, for instance by activating a prominent sound and light signal in the car. This technology also makes it possible to warn a driver going through a green light if another vehicle is about to cross his/her path by mistake.
 

DRIVE C2X - Accelerate cooperative mobility

With 34 partners, 13 support partners and a 18.5 million Euro budget, DRIVE C2X lays the foundation for rolling out cooperative systems in Europe, leading to safer, more economical and more ecological driving.