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38 The war is over
The protracted debate over
whether DSRC or C-V2X should
be the communication channel
of choice for connected vehicles
looks like it’s close to being
settled, with the roll out of
systems that work with both
T wo global trade groups have
committed to working across
industries to promote cellular
vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X)
solutions to speed up connected
vehicle ecosystem developments.
Representing the interests of
mobile operators worldwide, the
GSMA has signed a three-year
cooperation agreement with the 5G
Automotive Association (5GAA), to
define and develop the next
generation of connected, automated
and intelligent transport solutions
based on C-V2X technologies.
The new partnership will
focus on privacy/security, common
standards and target the 5.9GHz
spectrum band specifically for the
internet of vehicles.
The partners note that in Asia,
Europe and the USA, ideas around
connected and autonomous mobility
are expanding to include new
industries and technologies.
Collaboration will be key, while
governments should remain
technology-neutral in their policies
regarding connected vehicles.
“C-V2X technology is set to
revolutionize the mobility ecosystem
and the way vehicles and drivers
interact with the world, including
vulnerable road users such as
pedestrians and cyclists,” says
Maxime Flament, chief technology
officer of 5GAA. “It is an essential
stepping stone for the ongoing
digitization of transportation by
providing real-time, highly reliable,
and actionable information flows to
enable road safety, traffic efficiency
and environmental progress.”
Afke Schaart, vice president and
head of Europe for the GSMA, added,
“Together we can find faster, smarter
and cheaper solutions to the
challenges of connected driving.
These solutions will reduce fatalities
on the road and emissions in the air.”
C-V2X the focus for
GSMA and 5GAA
The two trade groups have officially agreed to cooperate in pushing
development of cellular-based mobility solutions forward
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