
V2X Application Layer Reference Architecture
This document describes an Application Layer Reference Architecture for the operational part of the automotive ecosystem, both from a functional view and from several deployment views.
The Application Layer Reference Architecture may be used to describe various deployments, from small proof-of-concept deployments with just a few functions, to large scale deployments with all functions in the automotive ecosystem. In addition, the Reference Architecture facilitates identification of application layer protocols and an understanding of the need for new standardisation.
This document addresses the 5GAA WG2 work item ‘V2X Application Layer Reference Architecture (V2XSRA)’.

5GS Enhancements for Providing Predictive QoS in C-V2X
The NESQO Work Item (WI) kicked off in February 2018 with input from car makers, in order to address key automotive requirements on a selected set of identified use cases. The main objective of the study was to provide Predictive QoS for C-V2X in 5G, utilising technologies including End-to-End Network Slicing, Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), an evolved QoS framework and Machine Learning.
Upon conclusion of the NESQO WI, the need for a follow-up WI was put forward; some of the topics already identified in the original WID were not fully covered in the NESQO TR and needed further study. Additionally, new requirements had been identified, that were relevant to the agreed scope but not included in NESQO.
This document addresses the 5GAA WG2 Work Item ‘Enhanced End-to-End Network Slicing and Predictive QoS’.

5GAA to organise its first remote C-V2X Plugtests™ event with ETSI, 20-31 July
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is proud to be again a partner of the European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI) in the second C-V2X-only Plugtests™ event, to take place remotely from 20 to 31 July 2020. This interoperability test will be held with the support of the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Building on the extremely positive results of the interoperability events of 2019 in Klettwitz and Malaga, this second edition of the C-V2X Plugtests™ will focus on testing ITS Security features (EU ITS Security Policy and EU ITS Certificate Policy) in order to support the C-V2X ecosystem in the C-ITS deployment according to the highest security standards, crucial for the creation of a single European trust domain. The interoperability test specification for ITS security ETSI TS 103 600 v1.1.1 will represent the basis of the test plan for the testing event.
Registrations are open until 12 June. For any further information, please consult the official event page.

Predictive QoS – using 5G network data analytics to enable proactive C-V2X adaptation
On 26 March, 5GAA held its first public webinar on Predictive QoS – using 5G network data analytics to enable proactive C-V2X adaptation, with Ali Hamidian, Research & Development Manager at Huawei Sweden.
Click here to download the webinar recording or watch it online below.
Click here to read the White Paper Making 5G Proactive and Predictive for the Automotive Industry.

Recommended LTE-V2X Related Amendments to ETSI ITS Test Specifications
Many specifications and standards previously defined by ETSI TC ITS include details and dependencies based on an assumption of using ITS-G5 (which is based on 802.11) as the underlying access layer technology.
Relevant protocol specifications and standards within ETSI TC ITS have been enabled in support of LTE-V2X as the underlying access layer technology.
As the amended protocol specifications and standards are finalised and approved, the corresponding test specifications must also be amended as needed.
This Technical Report documents the 5GAA recommended amendments to ETSI ITS test specifications.

C-V2X Demonstration – focus on vulnerable road users (TIM, Links Foundation)
Over 50% of accidents & fatalities involve vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists.
Learn more about how C-V2X contributes to protect vulnerable road users.

C-V2X Demonstration – focus on forward collision warning, intersection movement assist (FCA, Harman)
Connected cars can assist vehicle safety system to reduce the risk of accidents.
Discover how on the video below.

C-V2X Demonstration – focus on ‘See Through’ solution (FCA, Marelli, Vodafone Automotive, Vodafone)
When our view is obstructed, overtaking can be dangerous.
C-V2X supports vehicle safety system to prevent accidents and make overtaking in traffic easier.
Discover how in this video.

C-V2X Demonstration – focus on world-first 5G-enhanced ADAS services (Ericsson, Audi, Tim, Pirelli, Qualcomm)

C-V2X Demonstration – urban georeferenced alert (FCA, TIM)
Lack of contextual information can cause drivers to waste time in everyday city traffic. 5G Edge Computing will support smart road services for connected cars.
Discover how here: