PARIS, July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
- Companies team up with Qualcomm and Savari to showcase
C-V2X's advanced performance for safety, traffic
efficiency and autonomy
- Exhibition includes communication between vehicles,
motorcycles and infrastructure, showing commercial readiness for
industry deployments as early as 2020
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), the BMW Group, Ford Motor
Company (NYSE: F), and Groupe PSA -- in association with Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, and
Savari, Inc. announced Europe's
first live demonstration of C-V2X direct communication technology
operating across vehicles from multiple auto manufacturers. The
live demonstration also featured a live showcase of C-V2X direct
communication technology operating between passenger cars,
motorcycles, and roadside infrastructure. C-V2X is a global
solution for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication in support
of improved automotive safety, automated driving and traffic
efficiency.
The demonstration exhibited the road safety and traffic
efficiency benefits of using C-V2X for Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)
collision avoidance, as well as Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I)
connectivity to traffic signals and Traffic Management Centers
(TMC). C-V2X was operated using real-time direct communications
over ITS spectrum and demonstrated its ability to work without
cellular network coverage, and underscores its commercial readiness
for industry deployment as early as 2020. Superior performance and
cost-effectiveness compared to other V2X technologies, along with
forward-compatibility with 5G, make C-V2X direct communications a
preferred solution for C-ITS applications.
Six demonstrations were shown including: Emergency Electronic
Brake Light, Intersection Collision Warning, Across Traffic Turn
Collision Risk Warning, Slow Vehicle Warning and Stationary Vehicle
Warning, Signal Phase and Timing / Signal Violation Warning and
Vulnerable Road User (pedestrian) Warning. The vehicles involved
included two-wheel e-scooters provided by BMW Group, and automotive
passenger vehicles provided by Ford, Groupe PSA, and BMW Group, all
of which were equipped with C-V2X direct communication technology
using the Qualcomm® 9150 C-V2X chipset
solution. V2X software stack and application software, along
with roadside infrastructure, were provided by industry leader,
Savari.
C-V2X is globally supported by a broad automotive ecosystem,
which includes the fast growing 5GAA organization. The 5GAA
involves over 90 global members comprised of many leading
automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, software developers, mobile
operators, semiconductor companies, test equipment vendors, telecom
suppliers, traffic signal suppliers and road operators.
Cellular modems will be key to the C-V2X deployment in vehicles
to support telematics, eCall, connected infotainment and delivering
useful driving/traffic/parking information. As C-V2X direct
communication functionality is integrated into the cellular modem,
C-V2X solutions are expected to be more cost-efficient and
economical over competing technologies, and benefit from
accelerated attach rates. C-V2X direct communication field
validations are currently underway in Germany, France, Korea, China, Japan
and the U.S.
C-V2X currently stands as the only V2X technology based on
globally recognized 3rd Generation Partnership Project
(3GPP) specifications, with ongoing evolution designed to offer
forward compatibility with 5G. C-V2X also leverages and reuses the
upper layer protocols defined by the automotive industry, including
the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
organization. C-V2X includes two complementary transmission
modes:
- Direct communication as shown in this demonstration for
V2V and V2I use cases
- V2N network communication, which leverages mobile
operators for connectivity and delivers cloud-based services,
including automated crash notification (ACN, as mandated by eCall),
hazard warnings, weather conditions, green light optimal speed
advisory (GLOSA), parking spot location, and remote tele-operation
to support automated driving, to name a few.
"This demonstration builds on the successful C-V2X
showcase we organised with our members Audi, Ford and Qualcomm in
Washington DC in April," said
Christoph Voigt, Chairman of
5GAA.
"We are excited to witness the growing momentum behind
this life-saving technology and to see our members working together
to deploy C-V2X, and to make it hit the road as soon as
possible."
"The BMW Group introduced the first C-ITS use cases
already in 2013 with the market introduction of the BMW
i3. Today most of envisaged C-ITS use-cases are already
institutionalized. With the implementation of C-V2X, the BMW Group
accomplishes the last set of the puzzle with a practical path
to C-ITS showing quick benefits," said
Christoph Grote, Senior Vice
President Electronics, BMW Group.
"With its ability to safely and securely connect
vehicles, along with its evolution into 5G, C-V2X is integral to
Ford's vision for future transportation in which all
cars and infrastructure talk to each other," said
Thomas Lukaszewicz, Manager
Automated Driving, Ford of Europe. "We are very encouraged
by preliminary test results in Europe and elsewhere which support our belief
that C-V2X direct communications has superior V2X communication
capabilities."
"We're moving forward with seamless
communication between cars and their environment for enhancing road
safety, as well as our customers' safety,"
said Carla Gohin, Group PSA's Vice President for
Research and Advanced Engineering. "Following
the first European C-V2X direct communications demonstration we
hosted with Qualcomm Technologies last March, we're
pleased to work with leading automotive and technology companies
today to highlight that C-V2X interoperability is a
reality."
"This demonstration of interoperability between
multiple automakers is not only another milestone achieved towards
C-V2X deployment, but also further validates the commercial
viability and global compatibility of C-V2X direct communications
for connected vehicles," said Enrico Salvatori, senior vice president &
president, Qualcomm Europe and MEA. "We look forward in
continuing to work alongside leaders in the automotive industry,
like the 5GAA, BMW Group, Ford, Groupe PSA and Savari, to help
advance the automotive industry's shift towards a safer, connected
and more autonomous future."
"As one of the V2X pioneers, our company is extremely
pleased to continue to help enable the next step in the V2X
revolution that we helped start back in
2008," said Ravi
Puvvala, CEO of Savari. "For the last year and
a half, the Savari team has worked diligently alongside the
dedicated C-V2X engineers in the 5GAA partnership. The resulting
string of increasingly impressive demonstrations is continuing to
convince the world that C-V2X will soon be deployed around the
world."
About 5GAA
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global cross-industry
organization of companies from the automotive, technology and
telecommunications industries (ICT), working together to develop
end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transportation
services.
Created in 2016, the Association is comprised of over 90 members
whose mission is to develop, test and promote communications
solutions, initiate their standardization and accelerate their
commercial availability and global market penetration, to address
society's connected mobility and road safety needs with
applications such as automated driving, ubiquitous access to
services and integration into smart city and intelligent
transportation. For more information, visit 5GAA's website ,
LinkedIn and Twitter pages.
About the BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the
BMW Group is the world's leading premium manufacturer of
automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and
mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 30
production and assembly facilities in 14 countries; the company has
a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2017, the BMW
Group sold over 2,463,500 passenger vehicles and more than 164,000
motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year
2017 was € 10.655 billion on revenues amounting to € 98.678
billion. As of 31 December 2017, the
BMW Group had a workforce of 129,932 employees. The success of the
BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and
responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs,
manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars,
trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial
services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing
leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and
mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people
worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and
Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit
http://www.corporate.ford.com.
About Groupe PSA
Groupe PSA designs unique automotive experiences and delivers
mobility solutions to meet all customer expectations. The Group has
five car brands, Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall and provides a wide array of mobility
and smart services under the Free2Move brand. Its 'Push to Pass'
strategic plan represents a first step towards the achievement of
the Group's vision to be "a global carmaker with cutting-edge
efficiency and a leading mobility provider sustaining lifetime
customer relationships". An early innovator in the field of
autonomous and connected cars, Groupe PSA is also involved in
financing activities through Banque PSA Finance and in automotive
equipment via Faurecia. Find out more at groupe-psa.com/en
Media library: medialibrary.groupe-psa.com /
@GroupePSA_EN
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm invents breakthrough technologies that transform how
the world connects and communicates. When we connected the phone to
the Internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our
inventions are the foundation for life-changing products,
experiences, and industries. As we lead the world to 5G, we
envision this next big change in cellular technology spurring a new
era of intelligent, connected devices and enabling new
opportunities in connected cars, remote delivery of health care
services, and the IoT - including smart cities, smart homes, and
wearables. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business,
QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated,
operates, along with its subsidiaries, all of our engineering,
research and development functions, and all of our products and
services businesses, including, the QCT semiconductor business. For
more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ
blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
About Savari
Savari seeks to make the world's roadways and vehicles automated
and safer by deploying advanced wireless sensor technologies and
software. Savari builds software and hardware sensor solutions for
automotive car manufacturers, the automotive aftermarket and smart
cities. The company pioneered V2X radio technology, which is
crucial for vehicles to achieve Level 4 and Level 5 of automation.
The technology allows vehicles to share data with other vehicles,
traffic lights and smartphones. With more than 150 man-years of V2X
learning and development and 15 million-plus miles per year of
public testing, Savari is a leader in V2X technology. Savari is
headquartered in Santa Clara,
Calif., and has offices in Detroit, Mich., Munich, Germany, Seoul, Korea and Bengaluru, India. For more information, visit
savari.net.
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registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset is product of Qualcomm
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Press contacts:
Lisa Boch-Andersen, 5GAA
lisa.boch-andersen@5gaa.org
Maik Boeres, BMW Group
Maik.Boeres@bmwgroup.com
Pierre Bedhome, BMW Group
pierre.bedhome@bmw.fr
Monika Wagener, Ford Motor
Company
mwagener@ford.com
Marguerite Hubsch, Groupe PSA
marguerite.hubsch@mpsa.com
Ignacio Contreras, Qualcomm
ignacioc@qti.qualcomm.com
Jens Kahrweg, Savari
jens@savari.net