OTS - 5G Automotive Association Virtual Showcase Highlights Momentum behind C-V2X Technology Deployment for Connected Vehicles and Smart Cities in the U.S. (part 1)
2020. October 29. 09:00
Detroit, 29 October, 2020 (APA/OTS) - Leading automotive, tech and
telecom companies combine efforts to accelerate Cellular
Vehicle-to-Everything roll-out and increase safety for drivers,
pedestrians, and cyclists across the United States. - - The 5G
Automotive Association (5GAA) hosted a virtual showcase to
underline the strong momentum around recent deployments of Cellular
Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology in the United States.
Members Audi and Applied Information announced a new joint initial
C-V2X deployment in Alpharetta, Georgia, sealed by a memorandum of
understanding.
C-V2X, which allows vehicles to "talk" with other vehicles and
the infrastructure on the roadways, is an essential enabler for a
safer and more efficient transportation system. Combining both
low-latency direct communications in the 5.9 GHz ITS spectrum band
(not requiring network coverage) and mobile network communications,
C-V2X deployment is now a reality in multiple locations across the
United States. "C-V2X is the vehicle communication technology most
capable of making America's roads safer, smarter and more
efficient," said John Kwant, Global Director, Government Relations,
Mobility and Advanced Technologies, Ford Motor Company. "Its
performance, evolution, and deployment advantages are critically
important to the future of mobility and will result in numerous
safety benefits for American drivers."
The wide deployment of C-V2X, and its direct evolution path
towards 5G-V2X, will support the mass-deployment of both basic
advanced driving use cases in the upcoming years, as outlined in
5GAA's Visionary 2030 Roadmap[1]. The association's virtual
showcase featured several real-world deployments of C-V2X, that
already benefit local communities in Virginia (Smart Road
Corridor), in Georgia (City of Alpharetta), in Texas (City of
Arlington) and in California (Bay Area).
A BRAND-NEW MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN AUDI AND
APPLIED INFORMATION
The signature by Audi and Applied Information of a Memorandum
of Understanding for a new initial C-V2X deployment in Alpharetta,
Georgia underlined the acceleration of C-V2X on-going deployments
across the U.S., pending a decision by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) on the NPRM for the modernization of the 5.9 GHz
band, including allocation of spectrum to C-V2X.
"We are pleased to be working with Audi and Temple to help
bring this advance in vulnerable road user safety to the
community," said Bryan Mulligan, president of Applied Information
and executive director of the iATL. "Using connected vehicle
technology to improve safety in school zones and at the bus stop
are prime examples of the benefits that can be derived for the
public through partnership and collaboration."
"Audi is looking forward to working with Applied Information
and the city of Alpharetta to use technology to make roadways safer
for some of its most vulnerable users - school children," said Pom
Malhotra, director, Connected Services, Audi of America. "As a
leader in connected-vehicle technologies, it makes all the sense in
the world to leverage our resources to benefit our communities all
over the U.S. and beyond."
About 5GAA
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global,
cross-industry organisation of over 135 members comprised of
leading global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, mobile operators,
semiconductor companies and test equipment vendors. It works
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.
Learn more on 5gaa.org and follow the association on Twitter
and LinkedIn.
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Media Contacts
Margaux Demeyer
Tel: +32 (0)2 588 24 30
Email: margaux.demeyer@5gaa.org
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