Together with ESA, and the German Space Agency at DLR, 5GAA (5G Automotive Association), will host the ‘European Space-enabled Connectivity Solutions for the Car of the Future’ Workshop in Munich on November 6 and 7, 2023. The workshop is all about satellite solutions for the digital transformation of the automotive sector. Find out more here.

The 5G Automotive Association is pleased to invite you to our online session on the “Evaluation of Radio-Based Positioning Enhancements for Automotive Use Cases.”

In anticipation of the forthcoming release of a technical report on the Evaluation of Radio-Based Positioning Enhancements for Automotive Use Cases (EPOS) Work Item, the 5G Automotive Association is hosting an online session on Wednesday, 4 October, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM (CEST). The session will be led by Maximilian Stark (Bosch), Berthold Panzner (Nokia), Kerry Glover (Qorvo) and Jaeho Hwang (LGE). As the leading contributors to this publication, they will present the highlights of the EPOS technical report on the potential role of radio-based positioning technologies to support or enable automotive use cases with demanding positioning accuracy constraints. 

During this Online Session, 5GAA delegates from Autotalks, BMW, Ericsson, Jember, and Verizon will walk through the 5GAA Technical Report on Automated Valet Parking (AVP). Published in May, the Report presents the results of the 5GAA Work Items Use Case Implementation Description Phase II (UCID II) and AVP using solutions based on cellular public networks (PN), Standalone Non-Public Networks (SNPN) and short-range PC5 Direct Communication technologies.

In recent years, 5G communication standards have started systematically addressing the wireless communication requirements of vertical industries such as the automotive sector.

The development of 5G communications systems for vehicular use cases, referred to as 5G-V2X, has enabled several automotive services that significantly improve the level of safety, efficiency and comfort experienced by traffic participants. In this context, joint efforts from stakeholders in telecommunications and transportation play an essential role in making these services a reality.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), a cross-industry organisation, has over the past five years devoted significant time and effort into better understanding the use cases and requirements for developing technical solutions, carrying out trials, building business models and market strategies, and fostering multi-industry consensus among relevant communication standards organisations.

Such an endeavour is bringing end-to-end mobility solutions based on common understanding and setting the stage to support their smooth rollout in several regions.

Download the report here

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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5GAA Communications Team: marcom@5gaa.org

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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The automotive industry is facing more disruption than ever before, with governmental initiatives and pressure to reduce emissions, growing concerns around vehicle safety, plans for an autonomous future, and the need to secure supply chains.

Reuters Events: Automotive USA (8-9 November, Huntington Place, Detroit) is where the industry meets to hear from trailblazing OEMs, cutting-edge solution providers, and government agencies to solve the challenges facing you. Learn from C-suite case studies, network with decision-makers, and walk away with actionable insights for your day-to-day and long-term strategies.

John Kwant, 5GAA Executive Director Americas, will moderate a panel session that will take a deep dive into the lates developments in autonomous driving technology. 

Join us on November 8th, 5:15 PM EDT in Detroit to learn how the latest advances in AI including generative AI, will impact autonomous driving development. We will also look at different approaches being taken to transition from ADAS to L4 autonomy to meet market demands. 

Visit the event website to find out more information.

On October 26th and 27th, 2023, the 5G Automotive Association will meet members in Ann Arbor, Detroit Area for two days of live demonstrations taking place at the M-City Facility, University of Michigan.

The attendees can witness the demonstrations organized by 5GAA, on Thursday for the whole day and on Friday morning, showcasing some of the latest developments for 5G and C-V2X technologies. This unique experience will feature 4 live indoor and outdoor demos, demonstrating the continued innovation and delivery of cutting-edge solutions for connected and automated mobility by 5GAA members. The list of confirmed participants includes, among others, Anritsu, Bosch, Commsignia, LGE, Keysight, TMUS, Verizon, and UMTRI.

To help attendees plan their visit, 5GAA has designed a brochure containing a description of each demo. It is available here for download.

This summer, podcast host Peggy Smedley graciously invited 5GAA to join in on an episode of the highly popular Peggy Smedley Show. Known for its focus on IoT, digital transformation, and sustainability, the show boasts an impressive listenership of 115,000 and regularly hosts expert speakers.

Peggy conducted an insightful interview with John Kwant, the 5GAA Executive Director, Americas. They delved into the primary challenges of connected mobility and the future of related technologies, resulting in a captivating conversation.

Peggy’s passionate and expert approach, combined with John’s deep expertise, led to a highly constructive exchange, providing both the current state of affairs and a visionary outlook on the future of mobility.

Don’t miss the opportunity to tune in to this episode, airing on Tuesday, August 22nd, on the official podcast website

In the course of the 25th meeting week in The Hague, we successfully hosted the “C-V2X Mass-Market Deployment in Real-Life Traffic” Conference, which attracted a diverse audience including our esteemed members and several distinguished external guests.

On this note, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the speakers who contributed their expertise and insights to the conference:

• Wim Vandenberghe, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
• Erika Decorte, Flanders Authority for Roads and Traffic
• Menno Malta, Monotch
• René Spaan, City of Helmond
• Gerad Berendschot, Ambulance Care, Netherlands
• Andreas Schaller, Bosch

Find the presentations here.