Revolutionizing Intelligent Transportation: Emerging Trends in Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication and Security

Abstract

The emergence of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication marks a paradigm shift in modern transportation systems, transforming vehicles into intelligent, cooperative nodes capable of exchanging real-time information. By integrating technologies such as Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC), 5G-V2X, Li-Fi, and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), vehicles can make autonomous, data-driven decisions with minimal latency and maximum reliability. This communication facilitates advanced safety mechanisms, traffic efficiency, and energy optimization. However, challenges such as scalability, interoperability, security vulnerabilities, and privacy concerns persist. This paper presents a comprehensive review of V2V communication, its architecture, enabling technologies, security mechanisms, and future research directions, emphasizing the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), edge computing, and 6G in shaping the future of intelligent transportation networks.