The Challenges of 5G C-V2X Testing

The Challenges of 5G C-V2X Testing

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Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) is an emerging technology that will improve traffic safety and efficiency. V2X enables vehicles to communicate with other vehicles and other parts of the traffic system, including roadside infrastructure, bicyclists, and pedestrians. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, applying V2X technology across the board can eliminate or reduce the severity of up to 80% of auto accidents. This technology will also dramatically reduce highway travel time and fuel consumption.

Two wireless communications technologies currently enable V2X — dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) and cellular V2X (C-V2X). While V2X has used DSRC for more than 20 years, C-V2X is now available and likely to become the dominant technology for V2X. C-V2X became available with the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 14.