BERLIN, 25 October 2024 – The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) this week demonstrated the latest innovations in the Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology family to help achieve “Vision Zero” for all road users. The demonstrations illustrated the potential of 5G-V2X to enable new use cases integrated across multiple automakers, service providers, and mobile network operators.

For the very first time, 5GAA demonstrated 5G-V2X Direct technology integration in Audi and BMW vehicles with the support of 5GAA members Autotalks, Bosch, Commsignia, and Fraunhofer FOKUS. This demonstration illustrated how technology can alert drivers about pedestrians and cyclists even before they can see them, leveraging sensors and a camera feed from other vehicles. The demonstrations showed the high bandwidth and low latency performance characteristics of 5G-V2X Direct using ETSI Release 2 messages.

5GAA members Bosch, Commsignia, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Keysight Technologies, LG Electronics, Mercedes-Benz and Vodafone, and the Coalition for Cyclist Safety, showcased ready-to-deploy, interoperable applications to increase awareness of vulnerable road users and emergency vehicles on public roads in central Berlin. Safety awareness alerts were delivered via 4G and 5G networks with low latency thanks to Multi-Access-Edge Computing and precise positioning, as verified by Anritsu’sperformance measurements. ETSI-standardised messages were shared in real time between apps from various service providers.

“In Germany and across Europe, the ecosystem is ready to leverage the tens of millions of vehicles already connected via mobile networks and is now geared for the 2^nd generation technology with 5G-V2X including direct communications,” said 5GAA Chairman Christoph Voigt.

Autotalks and Bosch, together with Commsignia, demonstrated the benefits of collective perception related to vulnerable road users. Ettifos, Keysight Technologies, Rohde & Schwarz and SEA Datentechnik also exhibited 5G-V2X Direct interoperability and conformity solutions and radio performance verification.

To show that C-V2X is about both safety and efficiency, Audi, supported by Commsignia and Autotalks, demonstrated a use case for “cooperative parking” based on 5G-V2X Direct.

In line with 5GAA’s Visionary 2030 Roadmap, 5G is continuously being deployed in many car models and 5G-V2X Direct is expected to be mass-deployed in commercial vehicle models as early as 2026. This week’s event underlined the continuous commitment of major European automakers to 5G-V2X following 5GAA’s Open Statement^[1] in 2023.

About the 5GAA

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organization of more than 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 about 5GAA, please visit www.5GAA.org.

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Please see our brochure about the Berlin demonstrations here:https://5gaa.org/content/uploads/2024/10/5gaa-berlin-demos-brochure.pdf

Media contact: marcom@5GAA.org

^[1] https://5gaa.org/content/uploads/2024/10/5gaa-open-letter-september-2023.pdf

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5GAA – 5G Automotive Association e.V.
Lindwurmstr. 25, 80337 München, Germany

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Christoph Voigt

Executive Committee:

Christof Schmidt

Markus Dillinger

Ryan Dickens

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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.

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).

Find the full document here.

The 5G Automotive Association has released its annual report for 2023, highlighting significant strides made towards global deployment of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology and connected mobility solutions. The report details the association’s achievements across key areas, all working towards a more connected and automated transportation ecosystem.

Strong Membership and Global Reach

5GAA grew to 126 members in 2023, including leading names from the automotive (11 out of the top 15 carmakers), mobile network operator (8 out of the top 10 MNOs), and smartphone vendor industries (2 top vendors). This diverse membership fosters strong cross-industry collaboration with a global footprint.

Beyond membership, 5GAA actively maintained partnerships with over 40 organisations, including standards development organisations, public administrations, and certification bodies. Notably, 2023 saw the signing of a cooperation agreement with ITS America and renewed Memoranda of Understanding with ITS Korea and 5G Forum.

Recognising the varying pace of V2X deployment across regions, 5GAA continued to expand its reach. In addition to existing regional regulatory-focused sub-groups, a dedicated taskforce was established for India, a promising V2X market. The association also continued to advocate for a scalable and federated approach to managing road traffic information.

Contributing to Standards

Standardisation has been a core focus of the 5GAA since its early days. In 2023, the association and its members participated in 3GPP Release-19 discussions, providing critical automotive industry input as a Market Representation Partner (MRP). This cooperation aims to ensure that C-V2X technology development aligns with global needs. Additionally, 5GAA contributed to regional standardisation efforts by giving input to bodies like ETSI, SAE, and C-SAE.

In Conversation with Policymakers

The association actively engages with policymakers and regulatory bodies around the world. In Europe, 5GAA issued a joint statement with leading European carmakers urging the deployment of 5G-V2X technology in Europe. The association also welcomed positive developments such as FCC waivers for C-V2X deployment in the US, Korea’s selection of C-V2X direct communication as its technology of choice, and Japan’s consideration of using the upper 30 MHz in the 5.9 GHz band for V2X direct communications.

These engagements play a vital role in establishing sufficient regulatory support for the mass adoption of C-V2X technology.

Two Succesful Workshops

Throughout 2023, 5GAA hosted workshops with key stakeholders to identify challenges and advance technology innovation. In The Hague, Netherlands, a workshop focused on C-V2X mass market deployment in real-life traffic. Similarly, a high-level conference, “The Future of Connected Mobility in South Korea,” was held in Seoul. Discussions centered on how connected mobility and ITS can advance road safety and automated driving in the Korean transport ecosystem.

Technical Progress

In 2023, 5GAA maintained a strong work program. The association successfully completed 12 work items, launched 28 new ones for development in 2024, and published 18 technical reports. Key areas of focus included Day 1 V2X services, Automated Valet Parking (AVP) solutions, and interoperability testing for Vulnerable Road User (VRU) protection, with a series of live demonstrations in Mcity, Michigan.

Looking Ahead

5GAA has developed a solid strategic roadmap for its activities in 2024. Over the next months, the association will focus on:

• Prioritising the execution and implementation of readily available or “Day 1” technology and services;
• Accelerating the wide-scale deployment of Day 1 V2X services over mobile network communications;
• Developing an end-to-end AVP service implementation and continuing to advance interoperability among members’ VRUs solutions;
• Tackling technical or political hurdles that prevent the mass roll-out of LTE-V2X direct communications in targeted markets, while laying the groundwork for 5G-V2X direct;
• Chartering a transition path or mitigation measures to ensure continuity of legacy services; and
• Continuing to investigate the potential of emerging technologies like positioning-as-a-service (PaaS), non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), and integrated sensing and communication for V2X applications.

The 5GAA 2023 annual report underscores the association’s vital role in shaping the future of mobility. By fostering collaboration amongst key stakeholders and driving industry progress, 5GAA paves the way for a safer, more efficient, and automated transportation ecosystem.

The rise of connected vehicles and vehicle-to-vehicle communication necessitates a unified measurement procedure for their communication antennas. This would streamline development and ensure consistent conformity assessments across regions.

The 5GAA alliance, fostering collaboration between the automotive and telecom sectors, has developed a methodology specifically for testing vehicular communication antennas (those permanently mounted on vehicles). This methodology can act as a commonly agreed test procedure for antenna communication subsystems, improving the accuracy of conformity assurance procedures for these critical systems.

In essence, this methodology serves as a tool to optimise antenna testing and provide validation measures that account for the unique form factors and characteristics of each vehicle.

Read 5GAA’s technical report here.

This document is an updated version of the Vehicular Antenna Test Methodology technical report published by 5GAA in 2021, available here.

Disclaimer: This list reflects the status as of 2024. For the most up-to-date overview of 5GAA members’ C-V2X technology devices and solutions, please visit the 5GAA Marketplace.

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.

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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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!

5GAA applauds the Republic of Korea’s decision[1] to select Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) direct communications as its technology of choice, complementing C-V2X mobile network communications to offer a synergetic platform for connected mobility.

Following this decision, Korean officials also announced follow-up measures including the revision of technical regulation standards. Since 2022, Korea allocates a significant portion of the 5.9 GHz frequency band to C-V2X direct communications i.e., 20 MHz has been allocated to LTE-V2X Direct for various ITS applications including basic safety services. 

The Korean announcement paves the way for safer, smarter and greener transport ecosystem, benefiting all road users. It wraps up an extensive process that entailed a comprehensive analysis of the global technology trend as well as intensive testing and exchanges to consider the needs of the automotive and telecommunications industries, road operators, and public authorities.

Korea’s decision to opt for C-V2X, with specific bandwidth for LTE-V2X Direct, marks a pivotal moment in the global advancement of intelligent transportation. This resolution fully aligns with the 5GAA’s vision for a connected and safer future on the roads, setting an important precedent for other nations to follow. 5GAA and its members stand ready to implement this bold vision.

Maxime Flament, Chief Technology Officer, 5GAA

With this decision, the Republic of Korea joins a growing global trend towards the use of C-V2X as the technology of choice for the mass deployment of intelligent transport systems as a catalyst for wide-ranging societal, economic and environmental benefits.

[1] Ministry of Science & ICT, Korea

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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.

For media inquiries, please contact:

marcom@5gaa.org