India’s Highways to ‘Talk’ to Vehicles: CCV Protocol Set to Transform Road Connectivity

Smart Highways: CCV protocol enables highways to communicate with vehicles.
Technology Backbone: Built on V2X connectivity for real-time data exchange.
Safety Impact: Provides alerts on traffic, accidents, and road conditions.
Logistics Efficiency: Optimizes fleet management and reduces operational costs.
Strategic Vision: Supports India&rsquo;s green mobility and intelligent transport goals.

Updated: December 22, 2025 07:19

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India is advancing towards smart highways with the rollout of the Connected Commercial Vehicle (CCV) protocol, enabling real-time communication between roads and vehicles. The initiative, led by the National Highways for EV (NHEV) program, aims to enhance safety, logistics efficiency, and data-driven mobility, marking a leap in intelligent transport systems.