5GAA Welcomes Release of Updated U.S. DOT Deployment Plan for Lifesaving V2X Technologies
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 16, 2024 – The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) welcomes the publication of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s updated V2X Deployment Plan and USDOT’s continuing commitment to the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications technologies on America’s roads.
The National V2X Deployment Plan outlines USDOT’s vision and specific milestones for the deployment of V2X. Cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology allows cars, trucks and other vehicles to send important safety alerts with one another, with road infrastructure and with vulnerable road users securely and in real-time, with two complementary transmission modes (direct and mobile network communications).
“Today’s release establishes clear objectives for future public and private investments in V2X in U.S. road transportation networks,” said John F. Kwant, Executive Director, Americas, for 5GAA. “V2X technologies are key to enabling the deployment of connected motor vehicles and roadside infrastructure that can sharply reduce road fatalities, a key goal of the National Road Safety Strategy. “
Unlocking the full potential of V2X technologies requires as many road users, traffic signals and other traffic infrastructure as possible to be able to seamlessly communicate with one another and share information with a broader network. 5GAA believes that this requires the deployment to be nationwide, secure and interoperable, provide solutions for existing vehicles as well as new vehicles, and include interfaces for both C-V2X direct and network communications modes (cellular and non-terrestrial networks).
About 5GAA
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organization of over 120 members, including leading global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, mobile operators, semiconductor companies, and test equipment vendors. 5GAA members work together to develop end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transport services. 5GAA is committed to helping define and develop the next generation of connected mobility, automated vehicle, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X.
For more information, please contact:
- John Kwant: john.kwant@5gaa.org
- 5GAA Communications Team: marcom@5gaa.org
