Car-to-car communication is something that’s often been touted as a key technology that will shape the future of driving. Mercedes-Benz has invested heavily in its own Car-to-X system, which shares data from vehicles via a cloud system run by the German automaker. It’s now getting an upgrade, with new models now able to directly warn drivers of potholes in the road ahead, reports Motor1.
The new feature is available on the new S-Class, C-Class, and EQS models. If a suitably equipped car hits a pothole, it will be detected by the system from the signature of rapid suspension movements. The car will then send a signal to the Mercedes Car-to-X cloud servers via a cellular connection. Other Mercedes cars driving through the area will then be warned via the Car-to-X system.
Warnings will show up on the navigation screen, paired with an audible announcement of “Look out, pothole!” Earlier Mercedes models equipped with the Car-to-X system will deliver a less-obvious warning of “Traffic event ahead.” The system will also warn drivers of other hazards, such as strong crosswinds, speedbumps, or weather conditions.
Read the article at The Drive.
