5GAA Welcomes the European Parliament’s Adoption of a Forward-Looking ITS Directive Revision
Earlier today, Tuesday 3rd October, the European Parliament by an overwhelming majority voted to approve the ITS Directive Revision. 5GAA commends policymakers and rapporteur Plumb for the adoption of a forward-looking ITS Directive that promotes technological innovation, and ultimately, the large-scale deployment of intelligent transport systems across Europe. We now encourage the Council of the EU to swiftly approve the text.
5GAA further welcomes the recognition of the technology neutrality principle, now enshrined within the ITS Directive. This principle now guarantees a focus on service delivery, providing a level playing field and the opportunity to reposition the European industry in the global race for automotive connectivity.
As underlined in 5GAA’s recent open statement, the industry, including the major European carmakers, is moving beyond past technology disputes to converge towards 5G-V2X, including direct communications, as the future reference technology for automotive direct connectivity and an important enabler of automated driving.
This commitment, combined with the adoption of the ITS Directive, will give new impetus to connected cars in Europe. As per the 5GAA Visionary 2030 Roadmap, 5G-V2X is expected to be mass-deployed in commercial vehicle models starting from the time horizon 2026-2029
The European Commission will have 12 months from the Directive’s entry into force, to consult the European ITS Advisory Group and relevant stakeholders to adopt a working program through an implementing act. 5GAA stands ready to contribute to the elaboration of the new ITS Work Programme.
We look forward to continuing the collaboration between EU institutions and industry to make cooperative, connected and automated mobility a reality for a smarter, safer and more environmentally friendly European transport ecosystem.
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
ITS World Congress Hamburg 2021
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) will participate in the European edition of the ITS World Congress and will be part, alongside its members, of the discussion with global stakeholders in the field of connected mobility. This year, the event will take place from 11 to 15 October 2021 in Hamburg and will allow to “Experience Future Mobility Now.”
ITS World Congress is the world’s largest and most prominent event focused on smart mobility and the digitalisation of transports. It aims to underline the importance of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and raise awareness of smart mobility solutions among policy makers, experts, and the general public. It will be a great opportunity to present the latest developments in ITS and enjoy networking opportunities.
Smart mobility and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are crucial constitutive elements of 5GAA, as the association helps shape technological advances in the field. Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS) are the technologies associated with connected vehicles. These technologies, enabled by wireless transactions (V2X), would have a crucial impact on road safety and traffic efficiency. 5GAA supports the idea that 5G will be the ultimate platform to enable C-ITS and the provision of V2X.
5GAA and its members will be involved in different activities, and Maxime Flament, the association’s CTO, will contribute to the following panels:
-Ubiquitous 5G deployment for CCAM: observations and lessons learned
-Efficient communication networks for road and rail corridors
-The Age Of 5G – Enabling Future Mobility
Further details will come in the following weeks.
SiriusXM Connected Vehicles, Inc
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Open statement: Europe Converging towards 5G-V2X Including Direct Communications
Ready to move forward with state-of-the-art technology, the major European carmakers, representing jointly over 70% market share, want to demonstrate their commitment to bridging differences and working together towards the widespread adoption of 5G-V2X.
With this initiative and recognising the need to strike a consensus, 5GAA and its members have charted a unified path forward for Europe in an open letter to policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry players. The 5GAA announcement echoes the recently published position of the French Automotive Industry representative body (Plateforme Automobile – PFA, representing also 5GAA members like Renault, Stellantis and Valeo) designating 5G-V2X as the technology of choice for V2X direct communication.
Find the complete letter 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 vehicle, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X.
Media Contact
5GAA Communications Team: marcom@5gaa.org
Softbank Corp.
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Press Release: Automotive Giants at 5GAA Unite around the Future of Connected Mobility
Brussels, 28 September 2023– 5GAA announces a ground-breaking initiative to give new impetus to connected cars in Europe, based on 5G-V2X technology including direct communications, moving beyond past technology disputes.
Ready to move forward with state-of-the-art technology, the major European carmakers, representing jointly over 70% market share[1], want to demonstrate their commitment to bridging differences and working together towards the widespread adoption of 5G-V2X.
5G-V2X includes 5G-V2X mobile network communications (already deployed in vehicles since 2021 on our roads), complemented with 5G-V2X direct communications. 5G-V2X will provide essential and advanced connected car services, enhancing road safety, especially for vulnerable road users, decreasing traffic congestion, and improving overall mobility efficiency and driver comfort.
Following the provisional deal between the Council and the Parliament in June 2023 on the revision of the Directive on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)[2], 5GAA looks forward to the EU institutions adopting the final text as soon as possible. The revised Directive will give the industry the necessary legal certainty to invest in 5G-V2X direct communications deployment, as it explicitly acknowledges technology neutrality.
The letter highlights the need for convergence and action to break the current stalemate and reposition the European Union in the global race for automotive connectivity as other world regions are making swift progress.
“By pledging their commitment to this open letter, leading OEMs demonstrate their commitment to bridging differences and working together towards the widespread adoption of 5G-V2X technology, the second generation of V2X technologies. This collective marks a pivotal starting point in Europe’s “race to 5G-V2X” spearheaded by 5GAA and its members. Extensive efforts are underway to tackle the technical and regulatory challenges that impede the timely deployment of 5G-V2X, aligning with the 5GAA roadmap”
Christoph Voigt, Chairman of the 5GAA Board and Head of R&D Connectivity at Audi.
With this initiative and recognising the need to strike a consensus, 5GAA and its members have charted a unified path forward for Europe in an open letter to policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry players. The 5GAA announcement echoes the recently published position[3] of the French Automotive Industry representative body (Plateforme Automobile – PFA, representing also 5GAA members like Renault, Stellantis and Valeo) designating 5G-V2X as the technology of choice for V2X direct communication.
Our Member Vehicle Manufacturers Quotes
BMW is dedicated to investing in research and development to further harness the potential of 5G-V2X technology. By supporting the adoption of 5G-V2X technology, we aim to create a connected ecosystem that enhances the overall driving experience and contributes to a greener and smarter future.
Nicolai Kraemer, Vice President Connected Vehicle Platforms, BMW.
We look forward to the next steps the industry is taking for the broader deployment of technology to help enable a future where vehicles can ‘talk’ to similarly equipped vehicles, devices and road infrastructure which has the potential to help provide safer and more enjoyable on-road experiences.
Andre Welch, Director of Government Relations, Ford Motor Company.
JLR is committed to C-V2X delivery within its new generation of vehicles and fully supports 5GAA’s letter promoting European implementation of C-V2X.
Murray Paul, Director of Public Affairs, JLR
Renault’s approach to safety and substantial investments in safety-related R&D illustrates its transition from a traditional car manufacturer to a leading mobility services and tech company.
Arnaud Belloni, VP Renault Brand, Global Marketing
Renault’s safety vision within Human First program goes beyond designing safe cars. Renault is striving for technological advancements and driving innovation towards keeping everybody safe on the roads.
Katrin Matthes, Renault Software & System VP Innovation and Technology
Stellantis in pursuing its Dare Forward 2030 strategy encompassing the technology evolution for the connected and autonomous vehicle.
Francesco Lilli, Stellantis Global Head of Advanced Connectivity
5GAA V2X roadmap draws a common direction to enable on a global basis an efficient and safe mobility.
El Khamis Kadiri, Stellantis Connectivity & EE Expert
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5GAA Communications Team: marcom@5gaa.org
[1] ACEA Passenger Car Registrations 2022, January 2023
[2] Council and Parliament strike a deal on the roll-out of intelligent transport systems, 08 June 2023
[3] https://pfa-auto.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PTF_V2X_short-range-radio-technology-choice_2023.pdf
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The CTO Maxime Flament is delivering a keynote speech on 5G and Smart Cities.
Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
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The 5G Automotive Association’s position on the Commission Draft Regulation for an update of eCall standards
The European Commission’s proposed upgrade to the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system (eCall) standards is welcomed by 5GAA on behalf of its more than 120 members.
We firmly believe that the Commission should work to resolve the problems related to the legacy fleet concurrently with its efforts to ensure that future vehicles are designed with Next-Generation eCall (NG eCall) specifications in mind as soon as possible.
It should be mentioned that all of the uncertainties must be resolved together as soon as feasible for the industry to be able to establish and implement its strategy for production, development, and investments.
5GAA and its members stand willing and ready to support the Commission in expediting the process to achieve its goal.
Read the complete position paper here.
