The rise of connected vehicles and vehicle-to-vehicle communication necessitates a unified measurement procedure for their communication antennas. This would streamline development and ensure consistent conformity assessments across regions.

The 5GAA alliance, fostering collaboration between the automotive and telecom sectors, has developed a methodology specifically for testing vehicular communication antennas (those permanently mounted on vehicles). This methodology can act as a commonly agreed test procedure for antenna communication subsystems, improving the accuracy of conformity assurance procedures for these critical systems.

In essence, this methodology serves as a tool to optimise antenna testing and provide validation measures that account for the unique form factors and characteristics of each vehicle.

Read 5GAA’s technical report here.

This document is an updated version of the Vehicular Antenna Test Methodology technical report published by 5GAA in 2021, available here.

Vodafone Group Plc is a telecommunications company providing a range of mobile services, enabling customers to reliably call, text and access data.

The European Spectrum Management Conference will take place virtually from June 23 – 25. The conference will provide a platform for stakeholders to come together and discuss topical issues relating to the management and coordination of spectrum policy across the region.

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, much more…

 

Cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology is a game-changer for automotive and transportation safety and services, helping to make mobility smarter, safer and more sustainable for all road users, including pedestrians.

C-V2X relies on both mobile and direct communications to enable seamless communication between vehicles, road infrastructure, and other road users, unlocking a wide range of life-saving, fuel-saving and time-saving applications. From real-time collision warnings and lane merge assistance to enhanced traffic management, pedestrian safety and automated valet parking, the C-V2X use cases shown in the video demonstrate the transformative power of connected vehicles and road infrastructure. Whether navigating urban environments or cruising along highways or country roads, C-V2X empowers smarter, safer, and more efficient journeys.

Vehicle manufacturers and road and traffic infrastructure managers are already investing in the tech that is turning these visions into reality world-wide.

Uniting the automotive, technology and communications industries in common cause, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is helping to drive the development and deployment of C-V2X technology as it evolves.

5GAA’s Meeting is taking place virtually from 26 July – August 2 2021.

 

The 5GAA is proud to present the first-of-its-kind update to our comprehensive overview of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) devices! Since our initial report in 2021, the C-V2X landscape has continued to evolve rapidly. This new edition reflects this progress, providing a fresh look at the devices currently available on the market or nearing release. This information is especially valuable for those in the transportation industry, infrastructure development, and road safety initiatives.

The report, compiled through extensive research of publicly available information, provides a clear picture of the evolving C-V2X device landscape. It highlights various types of available devices and those on the horizon. Please note that, in its current from, the document excludes factory-installed telematics/V2X boxes directly contracted by automakers.

Find the list here.

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has developed this position paper to reflect the automotive and connectivity industries agreement on spectrum allocation for ITS services in the 5.9 GHz band in Europe. This position builds upon findings in the 5GAA Roadmap and its study for C-V2X spectrum needs and believes that the possibility of using 20 MHz wide channels will be instrumental for the deployment of advanced connected and automated mobility use cases.

This 5GAA position paper also takes into account the updates from ETSI and CEPT and proposes a deployment band configuration for road-ITS in the 5.9 GHz band. The key elements explored in the paper are related to channelisation based on Release 1 and Release 2 C-ITS specifications, proposals for specific technologies mapping to different C-ITS services and the possibility to deploy 20 MHz channels for ETSI Release 2 specifications. 

Read the position paper here.

The 20th 5GAA Virtual Meeting Week will take place virtually from 25 October – 1 November 2021.

TNO connects people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the sustainable competitive strength of industry and well-being of society.

WASHINGTON D.C., March 7, 2024 – Our organizations, representing the full breadth of the U.S. transportation stakeholder community, fully share the Biden Administration’s commitment to ensuring that connected vehicle technologies operate in a way that is safe and secure, and which protects users’ privacy. We applaud the Department of Commerce and Bureau of Industry and Security for recognizing the many benefits of connected vehicles and noting that its recent Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking does not intend to imply that lifesaving technologies such as vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications are unsafe for use in the United States. According to the latest estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,795 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2022. We continue to face a national crisis of traffic deaths on U.S. roadways, and we firmly believe that V2X technologies, which allow communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and other road users including pedestrians and bicyclists, can dramatically reduce crashes and resulting fatalities. V2X technology can also help advance climate and sustainability goals by increasing traffic flow and efficiency. We reaffirm our continued support for the rapid, widespread deployment of V2X technologies.

We note that all V2X systems have been designed from the outset with privacy and security in mind, and that V2X has been deployed for a wide variety of use cases in states across the country without incident. Our members have worked closely with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for several years to proactively develop a robust message security solution for V2X communications. This collaboration has produced a security system that ensures V2X safety messages contain no personal or equipment-identifying information and that utilizes encryption and certificate management methods to limit data collection and prevent unauthorized vehicle manipulation. Privacy and security are also key pillars of our members’ ongoing collaboration with USDOT on the development of a National V2X Deployment Plan. We also note that the supply chain for connected vehicle technology, including V2X direct, is mature, geographically diverse, and not dependent on any particular region or country.

The United States is currently a leader in V2X innovation, but risks falling behind if the government hampers broadscale deployment. We urge the Department of Commerce to work closely with transportation stakeholders to ensure that any resulting regulations that address national security risks are narrowly tailored to minimize unintended consequences or significantly disrupt industry efforts to deploy lifesaving safety technologies.

We look forward to working collaboratively with all stakeholders on this matter to ensure the safe and effective deployment of V2X technologies.

Participating associations: 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

Download the joint statement here.

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 vehicles, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X. For more information, visit our website.

Media Contact

John F. Kwant

Executive Director, Americas, 5GAA

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