The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) welcomes the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to authorize initial deployments of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (“C-V2X”) technology in the 5.9 GHz band to 17 entities, including 12 State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Macomb County, City and County of Denver and to the University of Michigan.

“We have been eagerly waiting for this second FCC action to grant these 17 entities permission to deploy life-saving C-V2X technology in the United States, including the University of Michigan, which is also one of our members,” said John F. Kwant, Executive Director, Americas, for 5GAA. “This action extends the geographical jurisdiction for C-V2X deployment and represents a key milestone to achieve widespread deployment of this state-of-the-art vehicle safety technology.”

In December 2021, a group of automakers, state departments of transportation, and equipment manufacturers 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. Following this joint filing, more than 17 entities requested waivers under the same conditions.

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, visit our website.

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Global update: autonomous vehicles

In this session, the Director-General Johannes Springer will provide listeners with a global update on when and how we will start to see this technology appear in our lives.

5GAA announced its support for the US Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy, together with more than 20 new allies. 

“5GAA believes that Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) direct and network communications between vehicles, infrastructure and vulnerable road users will offer dramatic reductions in roadway injuries and deaths,” said John Kwant, 5GAA Executive Director, Americas.  “Our roadmap for advanced use cases using connectivity technologies is being developed in close cooperation with infrastructure owners and operators to reflect both the industry ambitions for safer vehicles and the IOOs’ vision for safer roads.”

5GAA will continue to work closely with transportation leaders and ecosystem stakeholders towards improved funding for smart infrastructure, removing regulatory barriers and advocating for scalable business models to advance the deployment of C-V2X for road safety.

Read more here

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5G World will take place as a virtual event to deliver critical insights and enabling powerful connections between the full 5G ecosystem: service providers, vendors, enterprises, media and more to share insights, best practice and connect over 3 days.

With a refreshed virtual experience format, 5G World will deliver keynote presentations, panel discussions, and case studies from global operator leaders to help you understand learnings from 5G launches and to share best practices on technical deployments, 5G monetisation, enterprise 5G, network evolution and more. The unique 5G World Virtual Event Exhibition is an opportunity to explore the latest technology, meet with exhibitors, and view demos of products and services. It will be possible to connect with senior decision-makers from the telecom operator and enterprise community through enhanced networking provided by the event intelligent matchmaking service powered by AI.

5GAA CTO Maxime Flament will join the panel Don’t Drive Over the Edge: Connecting Vehicles with the Latest Technologies focused on:

• Understanding the role of edge computing in connected vehicles

• From three-wheelers to monster trucks: building technology to connect all vehicle types

• From connected vehicles to autonomous vehicles: understanding and overcoming technical challenges

Moderator: David Wong, Senior Technology and Innovation Manager, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Panellists:

• Leifeng Ruan, Chairman WG2, Automotive Edge Computing Consortium

• Maxime Flament, Chief Technology Officer, 5G Automotive Association

• Peter Stoker, Director: Vehicle Engineering, Millbrook Testbed

This comprehensive document highlights the remarkable progress and achievements made by 5GAA throughout the year, shedding light on the groundbreaking solutions and advancements shaping the future of mobility and transportation.

With a remarkable membership base comprising over 120 influential players, including major automotive manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, communication system providers, mobile operators, and infrastructure vendors, 5GAA has become a driving force behind developing end-to-end solutions for future mobility.

Since our inception in September 2016, we have rapidly expanded, attracting 13 of the top 15 global automakers, major telecommunications companies, and the world’s leading wireless infrastructure providers.

The annual report showcases the relentless dedication of 5GAA in supporting the establishment of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology in the market. By fostering cross-industry alignment and collaboration, 5GAA has paved the way for revolutionary advancements in connected and automated driving.

The report provides valuable insights into the progress made in deploying LTE-V2X technology while positioning 5G-V2X as the next phase of the C-V2X evolution.

Through our 2030 visionary roadmap, we have outlined our strategic plans for the future, setting a clear direction for the global introduction of advanced use cases for connected and automated driving. The roadmap, regularly updated to reflect the latest industry developments, serves as a vital instrument to align the efforts of automakers, network operators, and equipment providers globally. It presents a consolidated view of the transformative potential of 5G-V2X technology and its impact on improving road safety, enhancing traffic efficiency, and reducing emissions.

Furthermore, the annual report emphasises the pivotal role of international dialogue and collaboration within the ecosystem. By facilitating regular meetings between 5GAA members and road operators, the organisation fosters the exchange of views, experiences, and best practices related to 5G technology and the infrastructure required to build a truly connected ecosystem.

As the world witnesses the growing number of network-connected vehicles and the integration of LTE-V2X direct communications, the annual report underscores the critical importance of leveraging existing developments and paving the way for 5G-V2X.

This future-ready technology represents the next frontier of direct automotive connectivity and catalyses the widespread adoption of automated driving.

With our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of mobility, 5GAA’s annual report sets the stage for an exciting future. By pushing boundaries and revolutionising the automotive industry, we continue to redefine what is possible in connected and automated driving.

Read our annual report here, and delve deeper into the association`s achievements.

The MobilityTalks International^® conference gathers government policy makers from around the world to exchange ideas on best practices related to the development and regulation of connected and autonomous vehicles. The theme for MobilityTalks 2020 is “Smart Cities and Urban Mobility.” The fifth annual conference, organized and sponsored by The Washington Auto Show, will take place on January 22 and 23, 2020. Stay tuned for more information!

On January 23rd, Ford’s John Kwant is giving a keynote speech in a session presented by 5GAA.

Edge computing is an important topic in the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) field, as many use cases require ultimate latency and reliability as well as significant data exchange from and between vehicles and infrastructure. The support of specific performance requirements is key for the realisation of those use cases. When such requirements are not fulfilled by the underlying network and infrastructure, the application may require closed-loop adaptation in order to cope with the potential undesired effects, which may also include poor user experience, limited support of selected features or indeed service unavailability.

This Technical Report provides an analysis of how predictive edge analytics can be generated and delivered in distributed mobile edge computing (MEC) deployments. In particular, when such deployments involve multiple mobile network operators (MNO), original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and additional third parties such as service providers, application developers, internet provider (IP) interconnect operators and road transport authorities (RTA), the generation and delivery of such predictive edge analytics is not a trivial task and may require interaction across different stakeholders. 

Download the report here.

The Microwave Vision Group offers cutting-edge technologies for the visualisation of electromagnetic waves.

This new 5GAA Technical Report presents the results of the 5GAA Work Items Use Case Implementation Description Phase II (UCID II) and Automated Valet Parking (AVP) using solutions based on cellular public networks, Standalone Non-Public Networks (SNPN) and short-range PC5 Direct Communication technologies.

In addition to high-level and detailed communication sequences of the AVP Type-2 use case, the implementation considerations for cellular public network-based solutions, SNPN-based solutions and PC5 Direct Communication are also elaborated considering AVP service deployment requirements.

You can read the full report here.