Independent study finds that the socio-economic benefits of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) could amount to 43 billion euros by 2035 (FOTO)

Brussels (ots) -

The 5GAA today published a report, authored by independent
telecoms, media and technology consultants Analysys Mason together
with automotive consultancy SBD Automotive, which assesses the
benefits of cellular vehicle to everything (CV2X) technology for
delivery of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. The report,
which has a focus on the benefits of such solutions in Europe, uses
qualitative evidence, and describes quantitative cost-benefit
analysis that the consultants have undertaken, relating to deployment
of CV2X.

The publication of the report coincides with policy development on
V2X, and use of the 5.9GHz band, in the European Union, where the
European Commission is currently undertaking a public consultation on
deployment of cooperative intelligent transport systems (CITS).

The study concludes that the deployment of C-ITS systems is
beneficial at the European Union level. Net benefits that could be
accrued in Europe are estimated to be in the range of EUR20 billion
to EUR43 billion in 2035 (with the highest benefits coming from
increased road safety, and traffic efficiency), across the four
scenarios modelled.

The most favourable scenario of those modelled in the study
(amounting to EUR 43 billion net benefits) is where the potential for
rapid penetration and economies of scale for C-V2X is maximised and
both C-V2X and the Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11p are able to co-exist
in the 5.9GHz spectrum band. Such benefits do not arise in a
scenario where the use of IEEE 802.11p is mandated for C-ITS
services, which would result in less than half these expected net
benefits (EUR 20 billion).

The study also indicates benefits of C-V2X for the European market
lie in its deployment flexibility, with the ability to provide
coverage for both short range and wide area applications, and
certainty of future evolution to 5G, potentially facilitating earlier
deployment as well as after-market deployment (e.g. V2X services
provided in vehicles via a smartphone or other after-market device
with C-V2X connectivity).

Reduced infrastructure deployment costs are a further key benefit
of C-V2X, from the potential to re-use existing mobile
infrastructure, and thus leveraging cellular technology integration
and economies of scale, rather than building independently operated
roadside infrastructure.

Christoph Voigt, 5GAA Chairman comments: "C-V2X will be
fundamental to the deployment of cooperative intelligent transport
systems. The benefits highlighted is this report indisputably
demonstrate that this technology will lead to major improvements in
driving and road safety. It further highlights that the European
Commission should take a technology neutral approach and not limit
these benefits by mandating the use of the Wi-Fi standard IEEE
802.11p"

The socio-economic benefits study on C-V2X can be found via
http://ots.de/Z1blT.

Separately, the 5GAA has also today published a study which
carries out a quantitative analysis of LTE-V2X (PC-5) and IEEE
802.11p technologies for short-range ad hoc/direct communications in
reducing fatalities and serious injuries caused by motoring accidents
in the EU. The modelling underlying this report was peer-reviewed and
validated by the technology and policy consultancy, Ricardo. The
study find that LTE-V2X (PC5) outperforms 802.11p in reducing
fatalities and serious injuries on the EU's roads. The 5GAA's study
on an assessment of LTE-V2X (PC5) and 802.11p direct communications
technologies for improved road safety in the EU can be found via
http://ots.de/sTY6u.

About C-V2X

V2X allows vehicles to communicate with each other and the wider
transport ecosystem. It will potentially complement on-board sensors
by providing enhanced information (such as data from other vehicles)
over a longer range.

CV2X is a technology developed by the Third Generation Partnership
Project (3GPP) to deliver V2X services, using two modes of
communication:

- a direct vehicle-to-vehicle mode (called 'PC5' in 3GPP
specifications) and
- a network communications interface (called 'Uu' in 3GPP
specifications) for vehicle-to-network (V2N) communication via
existing mobile networks.

About the 5GAA

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global cross-industry
organisation 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 67 members
which mission is to develop, test and promote communications
solutions, initiate their standardization and accelerate their
commercial availability and global market penetration to address
societal needs.

Contact:
Nafi Niang
Marcom@secretariat.org
+49 89 54909680

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