Big wig joins V2M communication

Autotalk, a major global player in V2X (Vehicle to Everything) communication chipsets, has joined a huge motoryclle syndicate deicated to realizing the vision of a uniform motorcycle platform for V2M (Vehicle-to-Motorcycle) communication.

The Connected Motorcycle Consortium (CMC) is a collaboration between manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and associations to make motorcycles part of the future of connected mobility. Members of CMC include BMW Motorrad, Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, Kawasaki, KTM and Suzuki.

Autotalks’ V2M solution, launched in June 2017, is based on a chipset which allows motorcyclists and other drivers to receive alerts on life-threatening situations in order to avoid road accidents. It enables detection of motorcycles that are not visible to the human eye, cameras or any other sensors, and motorcycle-friendly attributes include simple integration, low power consumption, a high range of operating temperature and a small physical size.

Hagai Zyss, Autotalks’ CEO, said: “As an early innovator in motorcycle to vehicle communication, Autotalks is excited to be part of CMC and help set an interoperable, unified and practical framework for connected motorcycles which starts with safety. Together, we'll work to save the lives of the most vulnerable road users. According to studies, V2M communication will reduce road accidents by 80 per cent."

Hennes Fischer, Chairman of CMC communication activities and Senior Advisor to Yamaha Motor Europe, said: “CMC is looking forward to Autotalks’ contribution to the consortium in defining a future motorcycle communication system. As a pioneer in vehicle communication, Autotalks will add knowledge and experience and will bring CMC closer to its goal of making motorcycling safer.”