Recent Taipei AMPA/AutoTronics exhibitor Advantech was among several companies granted waivers for C-V2X technology in 5.9 GHz band.
On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted a waiver request to allow automakers, state departments of transportation and equipment manufacturers to deploy Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology in the 5.9 GHz band. This move aims to modernize the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the United States by transitioning from the Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC) technology to the more advanced C-V2X.
The waiver was granted to Audi of America Inc., Ford Motor Co., Jaguar Land Rover, Utah Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Transportation, AAEON Technology Inc., Advantech Co., Ltd., Applied Information, Inc., Cohda Wireless Pty Ltd., Commsignia, Inc., Danlaw Inc., HARMAN International Industries, Inc., Kapsch TrafficCom USA Inc. and Panasonic Corporation of North America. These parties will be permitted to deploy C-V2X technology in the upper 30 MHz portion (5.895-5.925 GHz) of the 5.9 GHz band.
The C-V2X Joint Waiver Parties aim to deploy and facilitate C-V2X technology immediately, allowing for nationwide use of the upper frequencies of the 5.9 GHz band for C-V2X-based ITS operations.
MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, supports the move and issued a statement this morning.
“This waiver will enable automakers to deploy C-V2X-based on-board units (OBUs) in their vehicles sold in the United States, state departments of transportation to deploy C-V2X operations including roadside units (RSUs) and OBUs, and equipment manufacturers to obtain necessary equipment certifications for their C-V2X equipment,” the organization said. “The FCC’s decision will permit C-V2X operations based on both LTE-based and 5G-based technology. By granting this waiver, the FCC aims to accelerate the deployment of ITS applications, positioning the United States as a global leader in C-V2X technology development.”
This waiver will enable automakers to deploy C-V2X-based on-board units (OBUs) in their vehicles sold in the United States, state departments of transportation to deploy C-V2X operations including roadside units (RSUs) and OBUs, and equipment manufacturers to obtain necessary equipment certifications for their C-V2X equipment.
The FCC’s decision will permit C-V2X operations based on both LTE-based and 5G-based technology. By granting this waiver, the FCC aims to accelerate the deployment of ITS applications, positioning the United States as a global leader in C-V2X technology development.
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