5GAA, BMW Group, Ford and Groupe PSA Exhibit First European Demonstration of C-V2X Direct Communication Interoperability Between Multiple Automakers

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PARIS, July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

    - 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(R) 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 [http://5gaa.org ] , LinkedIn

[https://www.linkedin.com/company/5gaa/https:/www.linkedin.com/company/5gaa ]

and Twitter [https://twitter.com/5gaa_official ] 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 EUR 10.655 billion on revenues amounting to EUR 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 [http://www.peugeot.com/en ], Citroen [http://www.citroen.com/en ], DS

[http://www.dsautomobiles.co.uk ], Opel [http://www.opel.de ] and Vauxhall

[http://www.vauxhall.co.uk ] and provides a wide array of mobility and smart

services under the Free2Move [http://fr.free2move.com/en ] brand. Its 'Push to

Pass' strategic plan represents a first step towards the achievement of the

Group's vision to be "a global carmaker [https://www.groupe-psa.com/en ] with

cutting-edge efficiency and a leading mobility provider sustaining lifetime

customer relationships". An early innovator in the field of autonomous and

connected cars

[https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/story/en-route-vers-la-voiture-autonome ],

Groupe PSA is also involved in financing activities through Banque PSA Finance

[http://www.banquepsafinance.com ] and in automotive equipment via Faurecia

[http://www.faurecia.com/en ]. Find out more at groupe-psa.com/en

[http://groupe-psa.com/en ]

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[http://medialibrary.groupe-psa.com ]  / @GroupePSA_EN

[https://twitter.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

[http://www.qualcomm.com ], OnQ blog [https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq ],

Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/qualcomm ]  and Facebook

[http://www.facebook.com/qualcomm ] 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 [http://savari.net ].

    Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United

States and other countries. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective owners.

    Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset is product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

and/or its subsidiaries

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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

SOURCE: 5GAA - 5G Automotive Association e.V.