5GAA Connected and Automated Driving Workshop, Showcase and Demonstration Overview – 23 May 2019 – Berlin, Germany

5GAA Connected and Automated Driving Workshop, Showcase and Demonstration Overview – 23 May 2019 – Berlin, Germany

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), a global, cross-industry organisation with over 115 members working together to develop end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transportation services, is pleased to invite you to the upcoming international workshop on “Connected and Automated Driving” in Berlin on May 23, 2019.

The workshop will gather EU and Member State policy makers from national and local levels, trade associations, 5GAA members and other industry representatives from the automotive and the telecommunications sectors.

The focus of the workshop will be on key issues of the global progress in the field of Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility and related challenges of cross-border automated driving, especially in Europe, and the current needs for connected mobility in both rural and urban mobility contexts.

In the afternoon, live demonstrations of C-V2X enabled connected cars, traffic infrastructure and other road users will take place on a fairground close to Tegel Airport (registration required), accompanied by a showcase of C-V2X technology that is ready to positively contribute to increase safety, especially for vulnerable road users, on roads across the world.

Due to limited capacity, the Workshop, Showcase and Demonstration is by invitation only to the groups mentioned above; if you are part of one of these groups please contact liaison@5gaa.org for more information.

Click here to discover the programme of the international workshop.

New Technical Report: Conformity Assessment Strategy Evaluation (CASE)

New Technical Report: Conformity Assessment Strategy Evaluation (CASE)

This 5GAA Technical Report presents the results of the 5GAA Work Item Conformity Assessment Strategy Evaluation (CASE). This study investigates a practical 5GAA strategy along with guidelines for Conformance Assessment (CA). The CASE Report focuses on the PC5 interface and intends to develop a proposal for a cost-effective, voluntary process for C-V2X Conformity Assessment which could be applied globally. In this document, you can read about the position of the Automotive Industry, the regional status of Conformity Assessment (China, Europe, North America, Japan and South Korea), lessons from other CA schemes, cost-benefit analysis, and a harmonised CA framework.

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BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

The BMW Group, with its brand, is one of the world’s most successful manufacturers of premium automobiles and motorcycles and providers of premium mobility services.

Report on Automated Valet Parking: technology assessment and use case implementation description

Report on Automated Valet Parking: technology assessment and use case implementation description

This 5GAA Technical Report presents the results of the 5GAA Work Items Use Case Implementation Description Phase
II
(UCID II) and Automated Valet Parking (AVP) with the focus on solutions using cellular public networks. Solutions
using cellular non-public networks or short-range direct communication technologies are also in the scope of these Work
Items, but the results will be published separately at a later stage.

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21st 5GAA Virtual Meeting Week

The 21st 5GAA Virtual Meeting Week will take place online from 14-21 February 2022.

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Event Type : Online

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Live Trial of 5G Connected Car Concept in Blacksburg, Virginia | Video

Live Trial of 5G Connected Car Concept in Blacksburg, Virginia | Video

Last March, the Commonwealth of Virginia held a live trial of a new driver and pedestrian safety concept that allows near-real-time notification of roadway hazards through 5G and edge technologies. The trial was one of the three conducted internationally by a historic public-private collaboration, organised by the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and eight member companies representing leading technology companies from around the globe. A related European live trial was conducted in 2021 in the city of Turin, Italy. The North American live trial, on the other hand, was conducted on the Virginia Smart Road operated by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in Blacksburg, VA. It was the first of its kind in North America.

To find out more, you can now watch this video explaining the tested concept:

5GAA discusses the role of non-terrestrial networks in the connectivity of the car of the future

5GAA discusses the role of non-terrestrial networks in the connectivity of the car of the future

Ubiquitous connectivity is an essential prerequisite to achieving a full-scale digital transformation of the automotive sector. Connectivity challenges and how the seamless integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial network solutions can foster high-capacity global connectivity were at the heart of the Connectivity for the Car of the Future Symposium, hosted by the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA).

Berlin (Germany), 16 May 2022. The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) and the European Space Agency discussed the crucial role of ubiquitous connectivity and the opportunities for space technologies to offer future solutions for the automotive sector during its “Connectivity for the Car of the Future Symposium.”

Today, over 200 million connected vehicles worldwide are equipped with applications sharing hazard and traffic warnings on the road. The automotive sector is undergoing a significant transformation: from a focus on vehicle performance to a focus on a fully digital, tailor-made digital experience, and customers increasingly expect a fully connected car. Ubiquitous connectivity is an essential prerequisite to achieving a full-scale digital transformation of the automotive sector. Ensuring the network’s reliability can be a challenge, particularly in rural or remote areas that still experience no or poor band coverage, and non-terrestrial networks can have a crucial role in deploying hybrid connectivity solutions for the car of the future.

To explore the connectivity challenges and how space solutions can support the car industry in connected mobility, the 5G Automotive Association organised a Symposium in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). What does the future car look like? Which connectivity and business models are needed to enable? What is the place of space in the mix? These were some of the questions addressed by industry representatives of car manufacturers, connectivity providers, mobile network operators, satellite connectivity providers and decision-makers.

Satellite connectivity can complement terrestrial solutions in white spots and in case of outages and congestion. In this sense, Europe must accelerate the development of assets and capacities in this field to compete globally, provide the appropriate solutions for the automotive sector and fill in any potential gaps. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that all the stakeholders and their respective innovative roadmaps are aligned, as highlighted by Joseph Aschbacher, Director-General of ESA, in his welcome messagefor the event. As such, the car industry will be able to make the most of cutting-edge developments in the connectivity domain.

“We are pleased to collaborate with 5GAA to promote and build the connected car ecosystem of the future. Vehicles are rapidly becoming fully connected devices and drive investments into new-generation connectivity. Satellites and space-based technologies are key assets to complete terrestrial networks, build smart and hybrid systems and offer ubiquitous, secure, and sustainable connectivity. We look forward to continuing this intense exchange with the automotive value chain to join forces and build a truly European connected car architecture,” added Elodie Viau, Director, Telecommunications and Integrated Applications Directorate, ESA.

During the Symposium, car manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers discussed the mobility-related technology innovations, opportunities, requirements, and challenges, highlighting the crucial role of ubiquitous connectivity for the automotive sector and the increasing number of use-cases already developed by the automotive industry for both private and commercial vehicles.

Including non-terrestrial connectivity in the mix will bring many benefits, such as extending high connectivity to rural areas at a comparatively low cost and enabling digital services and autonomous driving applications. However, space solutions need to be integrated with the existing terrestrial solutions, as they will not replace them. In addition, the seamless integration of antennas technology on the car, and the smooth handover between the networks, are just some of the challenges that still need to be addressed. Therefore, speakers pointed out that these solutions need to be included in the 3GPP standardisation system, which is currently the integrational connectivity path, defining the terrestrial connectivity requirements.

Finally, all the stakeholders engaged in a lively discussion to map how the whole ecosystem can work together to address the connectivity challenges and develop targeted R&D, demonstrators and pilots and expand them into mature business models and strategic partnerships. Indeed, to enable cross-border coordination and integration of terrestrial and satellite connectivity solutions, the cooperation and alignment of various players and investments will be essential. In this area, ESA aims to provide the European automotive sector with the necessary support and expertise to maximise its positive social, economic and environmental impact and develop competitive car connectivity solutions.

“Use cases and requirements are already there, and ubiquitous connectivity will enable their full-scale deployment. Satellite solutions can play a crucial role in achieving this,” concluded Johannes Springer, Director General, 5GAA. “It is crucial to ensure the greatest alignment and cooperation between all the stakeholders involved. Let’s continue working together to bring the 3GPP standards to the satellite solutions and seamlessly integrate them with the terrestrial networks to provide solutions for the car of the future.”

Below the presentations showcased during the first session of the event:

Andreas Schaller, V2X Technology Strategy, Robert Bosch Mobility Solutions

Olaf Eckart, Senior Expert Cooperations R&D, Industry Customers, BMW

Jörg Plechinger, Head of Mobile Connectivity Plattform / Car2X,  AUDI AG

Susanne Schulz, Head of Department Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility,  Autobahn GmbH

5GAA to organise the “C-V2X: Ready to Deploy” Workshop and live demonstrations of C-V2X technology in Atlanta, GA.

5GAA to organise the “C-V2X: Ready to Deploy” Workshop and live demonstrations of C-V2X technology in Atlanta, GA.

On May 12, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) will organise a workshop on “C-V2X: Ready to Deploy”, bringing together infrastructure owners and operators and the broader ecosystem stakeholders to disclose the benefits of C-V2X for traffic safety. The workshop will be followed in the afternoon by a series of live C-V2X technology demonstrations.

After more than two years of virtual meetings, the 5G Automotive Association will be back to a face-to-face meeting week, which will take place from May 9 to 13 in Atlanta, GA, and allow 5GAA members to catch up on the latest development of the association and its activities.

As part of the week, on May 12, from 9 AM to 12 PM EDT, 5GAA will hold a workshop on “C-V2X: Ready to Deploy”, bringing together infrastructure owners and operators, car manufacturers and suppliers, leading technology companies and research institutions to discover the benefits of C-V2X for traffic safety.

A family of technologies that can be tailored for all needs, C-V2X provides solutions for rural, regional and national infrastructure challenges by using connectivity to prioritise safety for all road users. The panel discussions will explore the adaptability of C-V2X solutions for different community needs and how IOOs and local authorities can leverage the opportunities of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act to modernise their operations.

The event will take place at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Buckhead, Atlanta. It will feature keynote speeches from local and regional DOT and representatives of 5GAA’s member companies, such as Applied Information and Audi of America.

In addition, 5GAA’s members showcase live demonstrations of C-V2X use cases open to local authorities and other stakeholders during the afternoon. The demonstrations will occur in two locations: the Alpharetta Infrastructure Automotive Technology Laboratory, iATL and the Peachtree Corners Curiosity Lab.


Find here the agenda of the workshop and the scheduled demos.

The list of speakers and their bios are also available here.

American Tower Corp

American Tower Corp

American Tower is al provider of wireless communications infrastructure offering solutions and services to deploy and support wireless networks on six continents

5GAA partnered with ETSI and DEKRA to showcase C-V2X Interoperability and discuss deployment during the plugtests at the DEKRA Automobil Test Center in Klettwitz, Germany

5GAA partnered with ETSI and DEKRA to showcase C-V2X Interoperability and discuss deployment during the plugtests at the DEKRA Automobil Test Center in Klettwitz, Germany

5GAA partnered with ETSI and DEKRA to showcase C-V2X Interoperability and discuss deployment during the plugtests at the DEKRA Automobil Test Center in Klettwitz, Germany

April 1st, 2022 (Klettwitz, Germany) The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) proudly partnered again with ETSI for their third C-V2X  Plugtests™ event hosted by DEKRA at its Automobil Test Center in Klettwitz, Germany, from March 28th to April 1st. The testing activities resulted in high levels of interoperability and allowed to validate the understanding of the standards. 5GAA organised a series of demonstrations to showcase these successes following its workshop on “C-V2X Interoperability and Deployment” on March 31st.

5GAA has proudly partnered again with the European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI) for the third ETSI C-V2X Plugtests™. The tests took place from March 28th to April 1st event at the Klettwitz (Germany) Automobil Test Center of the 5GAA Member DEKRA. The activities enabled 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. The testing activities have been concluded with a high success rate for the preliminary tests, showing an extremely positive level of multi-vendor interoperability.

In addition, on March 31st, 5GAA organised a workshop on “C-V2X Interoperability and Deployment”, gathering key players of the C-V2X ecosystem, including governmental entities and companies, to discuss the future of C-V2X for the automotive industries and the role of certification for the deployment of the technology, concluding with an insightful panel discussion. The Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) provided great insights on collaboration amongst the key stakeholders (policy-makers, industries, research institutes, etc.) and the 2050 CCAM Roadmap. The leading organisation for product testing and certification, DEKRA, shed light on the impact of certification for the 5G Automotive as well as how it is developed. T-Systems gave an overview on how 5G Mobile edge computing enables various C-ITS Services, and Vodafone presented its – recently announced – Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP).

“The long-standing collaboration between the 5G Automotive Association, ETSI and DEKRA is extremely valuable for our association and our work to accelerate C-V2X deployment,” concluded Maxime Flament, 5GAA CTO, “the technology is constantly evolving, and events like this are the greatest opportunity to strengthen ecosystem cooperation, stimulate global implementation and commercial availability.”

Interoperability Demonstrations

Following the workshop, the attendees were invited to join Vodafone, Commsignia, CTAG and Allbesmart on DEKRA’s outside testing area to witness various interoperability demonstrations. You can find short descriptions of the demonstrations below:

  • Vodafone worked with Commsignia to demonstrate the interoperability between the Vodafone Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) and three different Android OS and Apple iOS applications, and three different MNO SIMs.
    • APP1 developed in house (Vodafone Demo, used for technical internal testing and showcase)
    • APP2 was developed in house in conjunction with a 3rd party (Vodafone Driving Academy)
    • APP3 was developed by a 3rd party (Eloy Drive)
  • CTAG showcased the generation of the events for their Road-Side Unit (RSU) and the reception in the On-Board Unit (OBU). The events have been shown on a tablet running an Android App and performed use cases on Road Works Warning, Time To Green, In-Vehicle Signage, Traffic Jams Warning and Hazard On The Road Warning.
  • Allbesmart demonstrated its C-ITS platform integrated into a Cohda Wireless MK6c RSU, being able to issue events with minimal configuration and check on the health status of the Road-side Unit. An on-board application on a tablet allowed to visualise the messages with regard to the use cases on Road Works Warning, Traffic Jams Warning and Hazard On The Road Warning.
  • Commsignia, the company developing C-ITS solutions for automotive and smart city, partnered up with Allbesmart to demonstrate the use cases On Intersection Collision Risk Warning and Longitudinal Collision Risk Warning. For the demo, they used Commisignia’s C-V2X OBU interoperating with Cohda C-V2X OBU provided by Allbesmart.

You can download the Workshop’s presentations here:
Part 1; Part 2 ;Part 3; Part 4

5GAA ETSI Plugtest