The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) will host a technology demonstration event in Berlin on 24 October, showcasing the potential of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology to redefine mobility across Europe. The event will take place with 5GAA members, leaders from the automotive, telecommunications and technology sectors; it will feature over 10 indoor and outdoor demonstrations that address both critical safety and advanced applications.

C-V2X leverages cellular networks to connect vehicles with each other, infrastructure, and pedestrians, aiming to enhance safety and convenience on the roads. This technology has gained momentum globally, with favourable legislative frameworks in Europe, the U.S. and beyond, and commitment from automakers. This signifies a robust ecosystem that is ready to leverage a huge amount of already existing connected vehicles and deploying further C-V2X solutions at scale.

In countries like Germany, traffic accidents remain a significant concern, with the country alone recording 2.5 million incidents in 2023 and pedestrian safety a growing issue. It is also estimated that up to 40% of traffic in German urban centres stems from drivers searching for parking. C-V2X is positioned to address these challenges.

The Berlin demo event will build upon the 5GAA demonstrations held last year in Detroit, which revolved around vulnerable road user protection. This year, the focus will shift to showcasing similar and new use cases in a European environment, utilising existing European mobile infrastructure.

The event will be preceded by the 5GAA conference titled “Scaling Up Connected Mobility: What’s Next for Germany and Europe?” This combined event offers a unique platform for attendees to engage with industry leaders and stakeholders.

Registration and Media Inquiries:

For further information and registration, please contact secretariat@5gaa.org.

Journalists interested in attending can reach out to marcom@5gaa.org.

Uncrewed ground robots (UGRs), such as delivery bots and road maintenance machines, are rapidly being tested and deployed worldwide. These robots operate autonomously on roads and sidewalks, performing tasks like deliveries and road cleaning. Countries such as the U.S., Korea, and Japan are already establishing regulations to integrate UGRs safely into public spaces.

While UGRs are becoming more common, their interaction with current intelligent transportation systems (ITS) is still evolving. Most ITS standards focus on vehicles carrying people, so UGRs, which introduce new safety and visibility challenges, have not been fully addressed.

Many UGRs will connect via 4G/5G networks for fleet management, but questions remain about how autonomous or remotely controlled they will be. Integrating UGRs into C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything) communication could enhance safety by improving interaction with other vehicles, pedestrians, and infrastructure, paving the way for safer and more efficient roads.

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The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) will be hosting a conference and C-V2X technology demonstrations on 24 October in Berlin, Germany.

The conference , ‘Scaling up connected mobility: What’s next for Germany and Europe?’ will discuss the latest developments in connected mobility policy and technology. Find the agenda here.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) will host a technology demonstration event in Berlin on 24 October, showcasing the potential of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology to redefine mobility across Europe. The event will take place with 5GAA members, leaders from the automotive, telecommunications and technology sectors; it will feature over 10 indoor and outdoor demonstrations that address both critical safety and advanced applications. Download the brochure here

Both events will take place on 24 October at the Steigenberger Hotel am Kanzleramt in Berlin. For more information and registration, you can contact liaison@5gaa.org.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has published a landmark technical report outlining a clear vision for integrating Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) as a complementary layer to Terrestrial Networks (TN), enhancing coverage and services for connected vehicles.

The report presents a comprehensive roadmap for NTN deployment, identifying key phases for narrowband, wideband, and broadband data rates. It also proposes specific antenna parameters for automotive NTN user equipment, optimising performance and cost-effectiveness. Key recommendations from the report include alignment with global mobile standards, deployment of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, and focus on optimising user terminal parameters and costs.

By integrating NTN connectivity, the automotive and telecommunications industries can work together to realise the vision of space-connected vehicles on our roads.

Find the full document here.

On 11 September, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) will host its workshop ‘Gearing Towards Advanced V2X Use Cases: the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards’ at the ETSI C-V2X Plugtests hosted by DEKRA with the support of the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.

During this half-day workshop, 5GAA aims to convene key players in the C-V2X ecosystem. The workshop will feature presentations and discussions on the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards, offering insights into the future of C-V2X for the automotive industry. The technical agenda will highlight advancements in 5G-V2X Direct, ETSI Release 2 messages, and security.

With five presentations followed by an open discussion, ecosystem stakeholders will have the opportunity to discuss the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards – including Collective Perception Services (CPS) and Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs).

Find the agenda here.

On 11 September, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) will host its workshop ‘Gearing Towards Advanced V2X Use Cases: the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards’ at the ETSI C-V2X Plugtests hosted by DEKRA with the support of the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.

During this half-day workshop, 5GAA aims to convene key players in the C-V2X ecosystem. The workshop will feature presentations and discussions on the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards, offering insights into the future of C-V2X for the automotive industry. The technical agenda will highlight advancements in 5G-V2X Direct, ETSI Release 2 messages, and security.

With five presentations followed by an open discussion, ecosystem stakeholders will have the opportunity to discuss the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards – including Collective Perception Services (CPS) and Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs).

Find the agenda here.

IAA Transportation 2024 is the leading platform for buses, logistics, commercial vehicles, and the transport sector. The main topics on the table will be sustainability, infrastructure, and technology. With the slogan “People and Goods on the Move,” IAA TRANSPORTATION is committed to achieving climate neutrality in logistics and transportation by leveraging innovative transport solutions.

On Thursday 19 September, from 10:30 to 10:45 am, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) will discuss “5GAA’s contributions to the transportation industry”.

5GAA will be represented at IAA Transportation 2024 by the association’s Director General Johannes Springer. If you want to book a meeting with Johannes, please contact liaison@5gaa.org.

ITS World Congress Dubai is a major event in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems. With more than 20,000 attendees, the event will include plenary sessions, technical sessions, exhibitions, and demonstrations showcasing the leading technological innovations.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is proud to take part in this event, which brings together key actors of the mobility ecosystem. In this edition, 5GAA will be holding 4 sessions on smart mobility:
– Monday 16 September, from 09:00 to 10:30 am: 5G Driving Mobility;
– Monday 16 September, from 3:15 to 4:45 pm: Sustainability and equity in transport through AI and connectivity;
– Wednesday 18 September, from 4 to 5:30 pm: PDI and communication developments as CCAM enablers;
– Thursday 19 September, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm: Progress on Space Satellite Technology for ADAS.

5GAA will be represented at ITS WC 2024 by the association’s CTO, Maxime Flament. If you would like to book a meeting with Maxime, please contact liaison@5gaa.org.

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

This White Paper is considering realistic evaluation assumptions based on a common understanding between both the automotive industry and 5G-V2X technology vendors. Fifth-generation Vehicle-to-Everything (5G-V2X) technology, including the new direct communications radio technology (also called NR V2X), is moving toward deployment – starting in Europe with consensus among automotive OEMs, suppliers, and vendors.

To prepare for a massive deployment, an evaluation of NR V2X technology is indeed needed. Such an evaluation needs to be realistic enough to cope with automotive requirements, use cases, and system limitations (considering, at least, the first environment for implementation).

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