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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The 22^nd 5GAA F2F Meeting Week will take place face-to-face in Atlanta, USA from 9-13 May 2022.

The Rohde & Schwarz technology group develops, produces and markets a wide range of electronic capital goods, contributing to a safer and connected world.

The 23^rd 5GAA F2F Meeting Week will take place face-to-face in Vienna, Austria from 11-15 July 2022.

 

Rogers Communications Inc. is a communications and media company operating primarily in the fields of wireless communications, cable television, telephony and Internet, with significant additional telecommunications and mass media assets.

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) will participate in the IAA Mobility Conference 2021 that will take place from 7 to 12 September in Munich. IAA Mobility is the leading global platform for the mobility industry and brings together actors from the entire mobility chain.

Following the guiding theme “What will move us next” the discussion will focus on how automation, connectivity, and smart city solutions will drive our progression to a more sustainable and effective mobility.

The event will provide an excellent platform to discuss the future of mobility with relevant stakeholders of the transport ecosystem.

5GAA will be active at two occasions:

9 September 2021 10.30 AM CEST

5GAA will hold a Master Class session. A great opportunity to engage in cross-industry exchange, present our expertise in an educational format, and discuss last updates and automated mobility by demonstrating the capabilities and deployment models of the Cellular Vehicle to Everything (“C-V2X”) technology.

10 September 2021, 11.45 AM CEST

5GAA will be present with its own Speaker Corner in the Business Club House, located in the central area of the exhibition. During 90 minutes our association and its members will have the opportunity to have speakers discuss the latest topics on connected mobility, as well as enjoy networking opportunities.

More information to follow.

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.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It operates in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods and Energy and Building Technology

Reza Karimi, Director at Huawei and 5GAA Standards and Spectrum Working Group Chair, is going to be a speaker in the webinar entitled “5G Spectrum for Industry Verticals” organised by Global 5G.

The event will address the current state of play regarding verticals’ special spectrum requirements, such as guaranteed latency and cross-border harmonisation.

See the official Global 5G page for more information.

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