Cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology is a game-changer for automotive and transportation safety and services, helping to make mobility smarter, safer and more sustainable for all road users, including pedestrians.

C-V2X relies on both mobile and direct communications to enable seamless communication between vehicles, road infrastructure, and other road users, unlocking a wide range of life-saving, fuel-saving and time-saving applications. From real-time collision warnings and lane merge assistance to enhanced traffic management, pedestrian safety and automated valet parking, the C-V2X use cases shown in the video demonstrate the transformative power of connected vehicles and road infrastructure. Whether navigating urban environments or cruising along highways or country roads, C-V2X empowers smarter, safer, and more efficient journeys.

Vehicle manufacturers and road and traffic infrastructure managers are already investing in the tech that is turning these visions into reality world-wide.

Uniting the automotive, technology and communications industries in common cause, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is helping to drive the development and deployment of C-V2X technology as it evolves.

The 5GAA is proud to present the first-of-its-kind update to our comprehensive overview of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) devices! Since our initial report in 2021, the C-V2X landscape has continued to evolve rapidly. This new edition reflects this progress, providing a fresh look at the devices currently available on the market or nearing release. This information is especially valuable for those in the transportation industry, infrastructure development, and road safety initiatives.

The report, compiled through extensive research of publicly available information, provides a clear picture of the evolving C-V2X device landscape. It highlights various types of available devices and those on the horizon. Please note that, in its current from, the document excludes factory-installed telematics/V2X boxes directly contracted by automakers.

Find the list here.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has developed this position paper to reflect the automotive and connectivity industries agreement on spectrum allocation for ITS services in the 5.9 GHz band in Europe. This position builds upon findings in the 5GAA Roadmap and its study for C-V2X spectrum needs and believes that the possibility of using 20 MHz wide channels will be instrumental for the deployment of advanced connected and automated mobility use cases.

This 5GAA position paper also takes into account the updates from ETSI and CEPT and proposes a deployment band configuration for road-ITS in the 5.9 GHz band. The key elements explored in the paper are related to channelisation based on Release 1 and Release 2 C-ITS specifications, proposals for specific technologies mapping to different C-ITS services and the possibility to deploy 20 MHz channels for ETSI Release 2 specifications. 

Read the position paper here.

WASHINGTON D.C., March 7, 2024 – Our organizations, representing the full breadth of the U.S. transportation stakeholder community, fully share the Biden Administration’s commitment to ensuring that connected vehicle technologies operate in a way that is safe and secure, and which protects users’ privacy. We applaud the Department of Commerce and Bureau of Industry and Security for recognizing the many benefits of connected vehicles and noting that its recent Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking does not intend to imply that lifesaving technologies such as vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications are unsafe for use in the United States. According to the latest estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,795 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2022. We continue to face a national crisis of traffic deaths on U.S. roadways, and we firmly believe that V2X technologies, which allow communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and other road users including pedestrians and bicyclists, can dramatically reduce crashes and resulting fatalities. V2X technology can also help advance climate and sustainability goals by increasing traffic flow and efficiency. We reaffirm our continued support for the rapid, widespread deployment of V2X technologies.

We note that all V2X systems have been designed from the outset with privacy and security in mind, and that V2X has been deployed for a wide variety of use cases in states across the country without incident. Our members have worked closely with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for several years to proactively develop a robust message security solution for V2X communications. This collaboration has produced a security system that ensures V2X safety messages contain no personal or equipment-identifying information and that utilizes encryption and certificate management methods to limit data collection and prevent unauthorized vehicle manipulation. Privacy and security are also key pillars of our members’ ongoing collaboration with USDOT on the development of a National V2X Deployment Plan. We also note that the supply chain for connected vehicle technology, including V2X direct, is mature, geographically diverse, and not dependent on any particular region or country.

The United States is currently a leader in V2X innovation, but risks falling behind if the government hampers broadscale deployment. We urge the Department of Commerce to work closely with transportation stakeholders to ensure that any resulting regulations that address national security risks are narrowly tailored to minimize unintended consequences or significantly disrupt industry efforts to deploy lifesaving safety technologies.

We look forward to working collaboratively with all stakeholders on this matter to ensure the safe and effective deployment of V2X technologies.

Participating associations: 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

Download the joint statement here.

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 vehicles, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X. For more information, visit our website.

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In October 2023,  members of the 5G Automotive Association gathered in Detroit to demonstrate the readiness of C-V2X solutions for deployment on open roads and live traffic, highlighting the potential to enhance safety for drivers and Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) alike. Attendees witnessed first-hand how these technologies come together, fostering interoperability through real-life use cases and detailed system architecture presentations.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is gearing up for the highly anticipated MWC 2024, scheduled from February 26 to 29 at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona.

Attendees are invited to visit 5GAA at Hall 6, Stand E12, to hear first-hand about the role of our association and membership in revolutionising the mobility landscape. Additionally, an exclusive press tour guided by 5GAA CTO Maxime Flament will offer journalists deeper insights into the latest advancements by 5GAA members.

Opportunities exist to schedule one-to-one meetings with Me Flament, for further insights into the association’s vision and strategies.

For further details, check out our news section.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is gearing up for the highly anticipated Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024, scheduled from February 26 to 29 at Fira Gran Via.

As a premier event for the mobile industry, MWC serves as a platform for showcasing ground-breaking advancements in cellular-based applications, particularly within the automotive sector. At this year’s event, 5GAA members will unveil innovations driving vehicle connectivity to unprecedented levels — from Non Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) to 5G-V2X communications or VRU protection at scale.

Attendees are invited to visit 5GAA at Hall 6, Stand 6E12, to hear first-hand about the role of our association and membership in revolutionising the mobility landscape.

In a bid to foster deeper understanding about our members’ activities, 5GAA extends an exclusive invitation to journalists to participate in a press tour. This tour, guided by 5GAA CTO Maxime Flament, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the technologies and initiatives spearheaded by 5GAA member companies. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange with representatives from Deutsche Telekom, Harman, Vodafone, Qualcomm, Autotalks, Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, DEKRA and Mediatek. Journalists interested in joining the tour are encouraged to secure their spots by direct messaging the organisation or registering here.

Moreover, 5GAA is committed to facilitating meaningful discussions and collaborations during the event. For those seeking to explore the association’s vision and strategies in greater detail, opportunities are available to schedule a meeting with Chief Technology Officer, Maxime Flament.

Additionally, Mr Flament will be participating as a speaker in several sessions:

• ‘Enablement for Connected Vehicles Workshop’, for a panel on ‘New Use Cases and Tech Trends’, on February 28 from 9:50.
• ‘Satellite and Non Terrestrial Networks Summit’, together with 5GAA partner the European Space Agency, on February 28 from 15:15.
• ‘Global 5G Alliances Summit’, a closed-door event hosted by the GSMA APAC 5G Industry Community on February 29.

For further information and inquiries, interested parties are invited to contact 5GAA via email at marcom@5gaa.org.

Cohda Wireless, a member of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), proudly announces the FCC certification of its MK6 – marking them as the first participant in the Joint Waiver program to receive the green light for C-V2X deployment.

Cohda Wireless’s innovative connected vehicle technology solution, the MK6, has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which recently granted waivers allowing the deployment of cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology in the upper 30 MHz of spectrum in the 5.895-5.925 GHz band.

At the end of 2021, a group of automakers, state departments of transportation, and equipment manufacturers – including Cohda Wireless – jointly filed a Waiver Request asking the FCC to waive its 5.9 GHz band rules to permit them to immediately deploy C-V2X technology. The request identified a wide range of deployment plans, from vehicular deployments to widescale road infrastructure installments, that public and private stakeholders are ready to implement. In April 2023, 5GAA and its members were pleased to welcome the FCC’s decision to permit initial deployments of C-V2X technology in the 5.9 GHz band.

As a participant in the FCC Joint Waiver program, Cohda is the first to receive the green light for C-V2X (B47) from the FCC for its Original Equipment Products MK6 RSU connectivity device. This achievement follows the European Union and UK certifications of the MK6 RSU and OBU, granted in August 2023. In developing the sixth-generation MK6, Cohda has applied its experience and involvement in some of the world’s most prolific trials and deployments, including the 3000+ vehicle New York Connected Vehicle Project. Cohda is currently supporting, among others, The Smart Intersections Project in Michigan. The $20-million project started in 2021 and will equip 21 intersections in Ann Arbor with technology to track crashes and near misses by 2024.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is pleased to announce its upcoming workshop, ‘Enabling New Services with Next Generation ITS in Japan,’ scheduled for February 1st in Tokyo. The event will take place at the Hilton Tokyo from 9 AM (JST).

In response to the recent release of Japan’s Frequency Reorganisation Plan by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, assigning the 5.9 GHz spectrum to V2X for next-generation ITS, this workshop aims to explore the potential implications and opportunities. 5GAA welcomes the decision, which aligns with global spectrum allocation.

The workshop will delve beyond technicalities, offering insights into recent government activities, ongoing development efforts, and expectations for new ITS in Japan. It will also serve as a convergence point for local stakeholders and global industry players, encouraging collaboration and setting the stage for a fruitful discussion Japan’s future in this domain.

The workshop will take place in the context of 5GAA’s 29^th Meeting Week, a periodic opportunity for members to meet face-to-face and participate in working sessions and diverse side activities – this time taking place in Tokyo.

Invitations for this collaborative dialogue will be distributed individually. For further information or general inquiries, please contact liaison@5gaa.org.

Programme available here.

CES 2024 is set to witness an extraordinary display of innovation as 37 leading member companies of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) travel to Las Vegas. From January 6 to January 12, automotive giants, and technology and telecom leaders will showcase end-to-end solutions that are redefining the future of transportation.

Prominent members such as BOSCH, Vodafone, Verizon, Samsung, BMW, Denso, Mercedes-Benz, Qualcomm, and more will unveil revolutionary contributions to connected mobility focusing on areas like 5G, smart cities and vehicle tech. 5GAA won’t be physically at CES, but its member companies are geared up to showcase forward-thinking advancements.

For those wishing to explore them, 5GAA has streamlined access to member highlights. An online brochure, available here, details where to find each participating member.

Get ready for CES – download the info onto your phone or device and start exploring!