TL;DR
Indian automakers are content with the October 2028 deadline for mandatory V2V communication systems, allowing ample time for integration and supplier preparation.
Indian automobile manufacturers have expressed their satisfaction with the central government's proposed rollout schedule for mandatory vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication systems. The industry welcomes the October 2028 deadline, stating that it provides sufficient time to prepare suppliers and seamlessly integrate the advanced technology into vehicle platforms without significantly escalating vehicle prices.
V2V communication systems are designed to enhance road safety by enabling vehicles to exchange real-time information such as speed, position, and direction of travel with nearby vehicles. This technology can provide crucial warnings for sudden braking, potential collisions, unsafe lane changes, and approaching emergency vehicles, thereby playing a vital role in accident prevention. The industry's primary concern was the implementation timeline, rather than the technology itself, due to the complexities of sourcing components and integrating systems.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' draft notification proposes that vehicles across categories L, M, and N (including two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles) manufactured from October 1, 2028, must be equipped with V2V communication systems conforming to AIS-230. This standard outlines technical, functional, performance, and security requirements for C-V2X technology operating in the 5.875 GHz to 5.925 GHz frequency band.
