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).

Find the full document here.

This technical report on 5GAA’s Work Item VRU-DEMO details the integration of system components and interface development for a cohesive user experience. It covers the selection of use cases and documents the key aspects of the VRU-DEMO WI, a 5GAA member collaboration demonstrating network-based VRU protection services’ interoperability, advancing C-V2X technology.

The report begins with the System Architecture used in demonstrations at Mcity, University of Michigan. It analyses the technical framework for VRU protection services and outlines use case selection criteria. It evaluates performance using Key Performance Indicators during trials and live showcases.

Additionally, the technical report discusses challenges, strategies, and insights gained, offering recommendations for future projects and exploring the standardisation of message types for VRU protection.

Find the full document here.

In partnership with 5GAA and with the support of the European Commission and European Free Trade Association, DEKRA is hosting the 4th ETSI C-V2X Plugtests™ event at Parque Tecnológico in Málaga, Spain from 10-13 September.

During the week, ETSI and DEKRA will enable On-Board-Units (OBUs), Roadside-Units (RSUs) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKIs) vendors to run interoperability test sessions to assess the level of interoperability of their implementation and validate the understanding of the standards. This edition of the Plugtests will focus on direct communication between devices using ETSI TC ITS Release 2 standards, including Collective Perception Services (CPS) and Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs).

5GAA will organise a half-day workshop on 11 September to bring together some key players in the C-V2X ecosystem and discuss the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards. The speakers will provide insights on the future of C-V2X for the automotive industries, while the workshop’s technical agenda will demonstrate progress made on 5G-V2X Direct, ETSI Release 2 messages and security.

To view the agenda, click here.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) thrives on the collective expertise and collaborative spirit of its members. Over 110 organisations strong, our membership represents a global network of market leaders and innovators shaping the future of connected mobility.

We are kicking off a new series, “Meet Our Members,” to delve deeper into the stories of the individuals who make up the backbone of 5GAA. First up, we will be featuring Menno Malta, CEO of Monotch, who has been actively involved in one of 5GAA’s most recent and exciting areas of work – Vehicle-to-Network-to-Everything (V2N2X) communication.

This interview series will showcase a diverse range of profiles, highlighting their contributions, challenges, and predictions for the exciting world of 5G-connected transportation. Get ready to be inspired by the passion and ingenuity of our members as we meet the people who make 5GAA.

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Menno, you are the CEO of Monotch, a 5GAA member company. How does Monotch’s work relate to 5GAA’s, and what keeps you engaged with our association?

Monotch operates at the forefront of the V2N2X market. Our proven TLEX platform is used by cities and road authorities all over the world to connect mobility and digital infrastructure bringing substantial societal benefits and increased cost-effectiveness.

The initial interest that drew us to 5GAA was the opportunity to engage with OEMs, mobile network operators, and related industries. This is still of interest! We really appreciate the possibilities to discuss developments and work jointly on progressing the market. The networking opportunities are also great for us.

Monotch is based in the Netherlands. Last year, your views were instrumental in the organisation of 5GAA’s workshop in the Hague, where we looked at C-V2X deployment in the Low Countries. Two years later, what is the state of play for C-V2X and connected mobility in the Netherlands, and how do you see it unfolding?

In the Netherlands, we see a steady growth of smart and connected roadside infrastructure as well as new use cases such as emergency vehicle warnings that are now available on a large scale. This leads to more connected parties, including the first vehicle OEMs. On top of this, there is a push on urban challenges and use cases, which will lead to even more data and impact in the next few years. The Netherlands is truly a lighthouse deployment, and authorities from other countries come here often to see what’s happening and how they can apply learnings in their own jurisdiction.

One of 5GAA’s recent areas of work has been vehicle-to-network-to-everything (V2N2X) communications, and you’ve been one of its main contributors. What is V2N2X, what makes this such an important topic, and what are some of the biggest hurdles to overcome in achieving its widespread adoption?

V2N2X is a subset of overall V2X, where the cellular network and cloud components are used to realise connected mobility. It allows the ecosystem to get to scale with many use cases in a relatively short term, as it leverages existing technology such as apps, onboard units and, of course, the 4G/5G network! I think it’s hugely important for 5GAA as it shows the value of a connected ecosystem to the main stakeholders and can kickstart overall C-V2X deployment.

The V2N2X work item has been concluded with the publication of a white paper, ‘Road Traffic Operation in a Digital Age,’ and two associated reports. What is the objective of these publications, and how do they complement each other?

The white paper can be seen as a summary of the Technical V2N2X Architecture report. It’s a great read for everyone involved in this market, whether you’re an authority or a private sector executive. The Technical V2N2X Architecture report offers detailed insights into the blueprint architecture, and I recommend it to subject matter experts.

The other technical report is of a different nature. It describes the V2N2X market from a business perspective—for example, the market size, the kinds of business models we see, and which factors drive the market. It also contains descriptions of large-scale example deployments, taking away whatever doubts people might have about the feasibility of V2N2X..

The upcoming online session on 18 June will present the findings of these publications. What are you most excited about sharing with the audience?

So much to share! I can promise the session will be packed with insights, but I’m probably most excited to share the OEM and IOO (Infrastructure Owner and Operator) customer profiles we created. It’s about their goals, pains and gains, and for this, we did a survey and an  analysis of large-scale deployments. I’m so excited about it because it really ties to the why of our work.

In January 2024, 5GAA published the white paper “Road Traffic Operation in a Digital Age: A Holistic Cross-Stakeholder Approach”. The white paper proposes a transformative approach for automotive stakeholders, emphasising a scalable digital data exchange and a federated architecture to manage road traffic information efficiently. It outlines a data sharing and deployment architecture for road traffic management information in a digital twin structure.

This white paper has now been complemented with two Technical Reports (TRs), providing additional technical details, deployment options, reference implementations and business aspects. The online session will provide valuable insights into both reports.

A 5GAA online session on the V2N2X topic and reports took place on 18 June 2024. The recording of the online session can be accessed here. The slides of the presentation can be accessed here.

5GAA Chief Technology Officer Maxime Flament is in Stuttgart today to present on ‘5G Automotive Connectivity: What to expect and when’ at this year’s ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo.

Taking place from 09:25-9:50, Maxime gave attendees an overview of the 5GAA roadmap ramping up toward increasingly advanced use cases in the 2030 timeframe, while also touching on the importance of the full integration of V2X technology into ADAS and automated driving systems (ADS).

Find the 5GAA 2030 Roadmap here.

Among other things, Maxime explained to attendees how:

• Many safety and traffic V2X use cases are emerging, from simple hazard warnings to teleoperation gradually increasing levels of complexity and automation
• The 5GAA roadmap envisions a rapid integration of V2X into ADAS and ADS
• Automotive connectivity exploits different radio access: vehicle-to-network, vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-roadside and vehicle-to-satellite
• Recent progress has been demonstrated in accurate positioning, low-latency services using MEC, 5G-compliant satcom, pedestrian and cyclist protection, etc
• Auto manufacturers are focussing on 5G 3GPP standards

Maxime also had the chance to meet with 5GAA members exhibiting their innovative 5G-V2X solutions at the event.

The ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo is one of the world’s biggest conferences focused on ADAS and assisted driving and is not to be missed for anyone with an interest in connectivity and connected mobility.