What are Connected Automated Vehicles (CAV)?
Connected Vehicles
Connected vehicles “talk and listen” to infrastructure, other vehicles, and mobile
devices. This communication enables applications that can warn a human driver of
an impending hazard, enable a vehicle to operate more efficiently, or guide a vehicle
to take appropriate action given the surroundings.
Automated Vehicles
Automated Vehicles use sensors and other technologies to understand the
environment to assist drivers, and eventually perform driving tasks in place of a
human driver.
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Connected and Automated Vehicles leverage connected capabilities with
automated features to bring the best of both worlds into one vehicle.
The current automotive trend is "connected" vehicles. Connected vehicles have navigation systems and mobile applications, communicate with infrastructure,
and communicate with other vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. The future includes "automated" vehicles which do not require a human driver. Some current cars include automated systems such as
self-parking and collision avoidance technologies. In the future, automated vehicle will perform all safety-critical driving functions as it monitors roadway conditions.