Israeli Startup, German Bike Maker Team Up On Safety

An Israeli vehicle tech company has partnered with a German bike manufacturing company to integrate a new technology that can help reduce cycling accidents. 

Based in Kfar Netter, Autotalks is a semiconductor company that produces chips for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications technology, which refers to the vehicle devices that include things like GPS directions and Bluetooth connections. 

Approximately one million cars in Europe are currently equipped with V2X technology.

Autotalks is now collaborating with Canyon Bicycles to put V2X chips in a selection of its electric bikes. The chips will send a notification that an e-bike is nearby to other roadside vehicles equipped with V2X tech, which can help drivers avoid cyclists and be alerted of potential dangers.

Since bikers can reach up to 25 km/hour on the road, vehicle accidents can be dangerous. This new technology could greatly help reduce cycling accidents when there is limited road visibility, which is when most bicycling accidents occur. 

“Autotalks’ leadership in developing V2X technology to prevent bicycle accidents sends a strong message to the ecosystem about the company’s dedication to protecting those who are most vulnerable on the road,” said Yuval Lachman, VP Marketing and Business Development of Autotalks.

Since bikers can reach up to 25 km/hour on the road, vehicle accidents can be dangerous. This new technology could greatly help reduce cycling accidents when there is limited road visibility, which is when most bicycling accidents occur. 

“We see safety on the road as a barrier to getting more people cycling, so we are excited to partner with Autotalks to bring more V2X enabled bikes to our roads and enable more responsible motor vehicle driving behavior,” said Lionel Guicherd-Callin, Global Director for Canyon Connected solutions.