Volkswagen to standardise V2X tech from 2019

From reducing fuel consumption to preventing a collision from occurring, many OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers are looking at ways to introduce vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication - and the technology could bring a lengthy list of benefits to the automotive industry.

However, these benefits will only be optimised if a large number of models are suitably equipped and can also communicate with each other, regardless of brand. This means that the adoption of common standards could be crucial.