The 24^th 5GAA F2F Meeting Week will take place in Málaga, Spain, from 17-21 October 2022.

SwRI is a R&D problem solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients.

5G Automotive Association (5GAA) Executive Director, Americas John Kwant is in Ann Arbor, Michigan today to explore the current regulatory landscape for C-V2X deployment in the United States as part of a panel on connected mobility at today’s OmniAir Plugfest.

Speaking at 9:00 (UTC-4) in the panel ‘Accelerating V2X Deployment: Bridging Government Initiatives, Industry Readiness and Local Implementations’, John Kwant will bring his expertise to the table and address the state of regulation and legislation covering V2X technology in the United States, as well as explain 5GAA’s work to promote deployment and widespread technology adoption.

The OmniAir Plugfest is an annual event hosted at MCity, Michigan in partnership with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. It is the world’s first purpose-built proving ground for testing the performance and safety of connected and automated vehicles and technologies under controlled and realistic conditions.

Today’s Connected Mobility Workshop offers a one-day technical deep dive into topics related to deployment, testing and future trends, along with live technology demonstrations and a networking reception.

In addition to 5GAA’s participation, attendees will have the opportunity to hear the insights of a number of experts and stakeholders including:

• John Harding, Federal Highway Administration
• Brian Romansky, INTEGRITY Security Services
• Debra Bezzina, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute

5GAA Statement of Support for OmniAir Consortium

5GAA also wishes to express the association’s support for OmniAir Consortium’s C-V2X certification programme and appreciation for OmniAir C-V2X initiatives generally.

OmniAir Consortium’s certification programme, first established in 2021, is of significant benefit to the entire C-V2X ecosystem and contributes greatly to promoting technology development and adoption.

Certified C-V2X products, such as Onboard Units (OBUs), Road-Side Units (RSUs) and corresponding modules will allow for greater confidence regarding the ability to achieve seamless interoperability of both Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) functionality for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). As a result, stakeholders across the C-V2X ecosystem benefit from OmniAir Consortium’s work – including vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure owner/operators, equipment suppliers and software suppliers.

5GAA and OmniAir have been partners since 2019, and the participation of our Executive Director, Americas John Kwant in today’s OmniAir Plugfest underscores the continued vitality of this collaboration.

For more information on today’s panel, see here.

5GAA’s Meeting and the General Assembly are taking place virtually on 26 April – 5 May 2021.

 

Sumitomo Electronics is a manufacturer of electric wire and optical fiber cables.

The 5G Automotive Association has released its annual report for 2023, highlighting significant strides made towards global deployment of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology and connected mobility solutions. The report details the association’s achievements across key areas, all working towards a more connected and automated transportation ecosystem.

Strong Membership and Global Reach

5GAA grew to 126 members in 2023, including leading names from the automotive (11 out of the top 15 carmakers), mobile network operator (8 out of the top 10 MNOs), and smartphone vendor industries (2 top vendors). This diverse membership fosters strong cross-industry collaboration with a global footprint.

Beyond membership, 5GAA actively maintained partnerships with over 40 organisations, including standards development organisations, public administrations, and certification bodies. Notably, 2023 saw the signing of a cooperation agreement with ITS America and renewed Memoranda of Understanding with ITS Korea and 5G Forum.

Recognising the varying pace of V2X deployment across regions, 5GAA continued to expand its reach. In addition to existing regional regulatory-focused sub-groups, a dedicated taskforce was established for India, a promising V2X market. The association also continued to advocate for a scalable and federated approach to managing road traffic information.

Contributing to Standards

Standardisation has been a core focus of the 5GAA since its early days. In 2023, the association and its members participated in 3GPP Release-19 discussions, providing critical automotive industry input as a Market Representation Partner (MRP). This cooperation aims to ensure that C-V2X technology development aligns with global needs. Additionally, 5GAA contributed to regional standardisation efforts by giving input to bodies like ETSI, SAE, and C-SAE.

In Conversation with Policymakers

The association actively engages with policymakers and regulatory bodies around the world. In Europe, 5GAA issued a joint statement with leading European carmakers urging the deployment of 5G-V2X technology in Europe. The association also welcomed positive developments such as FCC waivers for C-V2X deployment in the US, Korea’s selection of C-V2X direct communication as its technology of choice, and Japan’s consideration of using the upper 30 MHz in the 5.9 GHz band for V2X direct communications.

These engagements play a vital role in establishing sufficient regulatory support for the mass adoption of C-V2X technology.

Two Succesful Workshops

Throughout 2023, 5GAA hosted workshops with key stakeholders to identify challenges and advance technology innovation. In The Hague, Netherlands, a workshop focused on C-V2X mass market deployment in real-life traffic. Similarly, a high-level conference, “The Future of Connected Mobility in South Korea,” was held in Seoul. Discussions centered on how connected mobility and ITS can advance road safety and automated driving in the Korean transport ecosystem.

Technical Progress

In 2023, 5GAA maintained a strong work program. The association successfully completed 12 work items, launched 28 new ones for development in 2024, and published 18 technical reports. Key areas of focus included Day 1 V2X services, Automated Valet Parking (AVP) solutions, and interoperability testing for Vulnerable Road User (VRU) protection, with a series of live demonstrations in Mcity, Michigan.

Looking Ahead

5GAA has developed a solid strategic roadmap for its activities in 2024. Over the next months, the association will focus on:

• Prioritising the execution and implementation of readily available or “Day 1” technology and services;
• Accelerating the wide-scale deployment of Day 1 V2X services over mobile network communications;
• Developing an end-to-end AVP service implementation and continuing to advance interoperability among members’ VRUs solutions;
• Tackling technical or political hurdles that prevent the mass roll-out of LTE-V2X direct communications in targeted markets, while laying the groundwork for 5G-V2X direct;
• Chartering a transition path or mitigation measures to ensure continuity of legacy services; and
• Continuing to investigate the potential of emerging technologies like positioning-as-a-service (PaaS), non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), and integrated sensing and communication for V2X applications.

The 5GAA 2023 annual report underscores the association’s vital role in shaping the future of mobility. By fostering collaboration amongst key stakeholders and driving industry progress, 5GAA paves the way for a safer, more efficient, and automated transportation ecosystem.

Taking place across 24, 25 & 27 May, the Asia Pacific Spectrum Management Conference will provide an online platform for stakeholders to come together and discuss topical issues relating to the management and coordination of spectrum policy across the region.

During the 3 days attendees will have the opportunity to get involved and engage through interactive sessions, one-to-one and group networking, technology demonstrations, a virtual exhibition area and much more.

Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) create a complex, dynamic network, where the safety and behaviour of each ‘node’ or vehicle directly affects the efficiency and safety of the entire system. These systems are vulnerable to untrustworthy actors for various reasons. Therefore, a method to assess and quantify the trustworthiness of shared data is necessary. This will establish trust between cooperating nodes, enabling them to work in collaboration.

This 5GAA white paper proposes a framework for trust assessment within CAVs. By first defining key terms related to trust and trustworthiness, it establishes a foundation for building trust between these vehicles. It then creates a taxonomy for classifying different trust relationships.

Furthermore, the paper details a list of trustworthiness properties crucial for Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) and CAVs. These properties serve as the foundation for real-time trust assessments. The paper emphasises the importance of verifiable evidence supporting these assessments, even when dealing with inherent uncertainties within the evidence itself.

Find the full document here.

Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions.