Vehicle-to-vehicle (v2v) communication systems are used all over the world, especially in regions such as the Singapore, United States, and Italy. The vehicle-to-vehicle (v2v) communication systems include vehicle tracking systems, active navigation systems, and voice communication devices. These vehicle-to-vehicle (v2v) communication systems were initially developed for commercial vehicles to help drivers avoid or reduce accidents. They now have evolved to become components of comprehensive mobile and wireless car alarm systems. There are many advantages of using this technology, one being its versatility. This means that it is easy to attach it to the vehicles in any condition. It is also compact so that it can easily fit in any automobile. To make the most of the vehicle-to-vehicle (v2v) communication systems, one should have the data dissemination and display systems that support it.
The vehicle-to-vehicle (v2v) communication system must have data dissemination capability in the form of digital and analog outputs. Digital outputs are those that are sent through the vehicle speakers to the recording unit. Analog outputs are carried by the vehicle speakers to the monitor and speaker setup located inside the vehicle. Both the digital and analog signals should have the required signal level for the vehicles to function properly. In regions such as the United States, the increasing sales of automotive have increased the usage of vehicle-to-vehicle (v2v) communication. For instance, according to American Automobile Association, in 2019, around 276 million vehicles were registered in the U.S.
Active navigation systems or smartphone/tablet computers can control the communicating nodes. They also allow for data dissemination, display, and warnings. They make it easier to keep track of the vehicles especially if there is a fleet of vehicles and an employee is monitoring all the vehicles. Vehicle-to-vehicle (v2v) communication also allows for the vehicles to communicate with the centralized control station when necessary. A good example of this is during emergencies when one has to inform the authorities about the exact location of the vehicles concerning the next possible place of evacuation. On the other hand, the traditional vehicle-to-vehicle (v2v) communication systems have had their failures. The wired computer networking has been the victim of numerous system crashes and has limited the ability of the communicating nodes to update data and messages. Furthermore, the computers on the roadside units were susceptible to overheating that lead to data loss.