MUNICH: Promoted by the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), which recently demonstrated the technology in Atlanta in the United States and in Malaga, Spain, C-V2X is designed to enable different road users to communicate with one another, thanks to the performance and low latency offered by 5G.
In the long term, the idea is to be able to make connected cars communicate with one another, but also with motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians and various kinds of road infrastructure, all equipped with dedicated sensors.
This technology has been in testing with many car manufacturers for several years, before its definitive approval. Meanwhile, the 5G network has been steadily expanding. In the US, the network is expected to cover the majority of major roadways by 2025.
The C-V2X protocol relies on highly responsive connectivity for practical uses, particularly in terms of safety.
In the case of two cars equipped with this technology, an audible alert is sent when there is a real risk of collision.
If the driver of the car does not react, the automatic braking system is automatically triggered.
If other road users, such as motorcyclists or cyclists, are also equipped with dedicated sensors, the car will also be able to locate them accurately, and the driver will be alerted to their presence in a blind spot, for example.
Other possible scenarios include interacting with traffic lights to improve traffic flow, or being immediately notified when a parking space becomes available nearby.
In any case, this technology will also be an essential element in the development of fully autonomous vehicles.
