GermanyThe German bicycle manufacturer Canyon is introducing a prototype e-bike called Roadlite:ON V2X at the Eurobike 2026 event in Frankfurt. This bike uses Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication technology, which allows it to exchange data with cars and connected traffic infrastructure. The system includes a compact V2X Nano-Board mounted on the bike’s frame and a combined V2X and GPS antenna inside the steerer tube. The hardware continuously sends position and movement data to other road users and compatible infrastructure. The development involved collaboration with partners from the automotive industry, including testing support from Volkswagen Group and the use of Vector’s Car2X simulation environment. The goal is to improve safety by enabling vehicles to detect cyclists even when they are obscured by obstacles, while also providing warnings to cyclists through haptic feedback and visual alerts on connected devices.
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