5GAA, Audi, Ford and Qualcomm Showcase C-V2X Direct Communications Interoperability to Improve Road Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. (ots) - C-V2X Communications' Superior
Performance, Synergies with Telematics Units and Evolutionary Path
Towards 5G Offers Greater Potential to Save Lives; World's First
Showcase Across Vehicle Manufacturers Shows Readiness for Industry
Deployment as Early as 2020

5G Automotive Association (5GAA), Audi AG (NASDAQ: AUDVF), Ford
Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary
of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), announced today the world's
first demonstration for Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) direct
communications technology operating across vehicles from different
manufacturers. C-V2X is a global solution for V2X communications to
support improved automotive safety, automated driving, and traffic
efficiency, and is the only V2X technology based on globally
recognized 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) specifications
with ongoing evolution designed to offer forward compatibility with
5G, and leveraging upper layer protocols defined by the automotive
industry, including Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) and the
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) organizations.
The demonstration showcased the benefits of using C-V2X real-time
direct communications on the globally harmonized 5.9 GHz ITS spectrum
for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) collision avoidance and improved road
safety without any dependency on cellular operator network
involvement, credentials or coverage. The organizations also unveiled
initial field test results showing a significant range, reliability
and performance advantage of C-V2X direct communications, with more
than twice the range and improved reliability compared to 802.11p
radio technology. Based on C-V2X's potential to enhance safety and
save lives, the 5GAA, Audi, Ford and Qualcomm Technologies encourage
the broad automotive ecosystem to accelerate adoption of C-V2X, which
is expected to be deployed as early as 2020.

Featuring Audi and Ford vehicles which incorporate the C-V2X
technology utilizing the C-V2X chipset from Qualcomm Technologies,
the showcase exhibited various scenarios of how C-V2X communications
is beneficial for road safety. These scenarios included situations
with obstructed or no visibility, including Left Turn Assist and
Emergency Electronic Brake Light use cases, in which
vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications alerted surrounding vehicles
when cars were turning left or braking. Additional use cases were
featured, including a vulnerable road user (VRU) demonstration
showcasing what can be possible with future vehicle-to-pedestrian
(V2P) communications. Use cases for vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I)
communication were also demonstrated, which showcased how direct
communications can work closely with traffic signal controllers to
ensure reduction in carbon emissions and optimization of traffic
efficiency in cluttered intersections and dense environments.

C-V2X is supported by a broad automotive ecosystem, that includes
the fast-growing global organization 5GAA, which currently has over
80 members comprised of leading automakers, Tier-1 suppliers,
software developers, mobile operators, semiconductor companies, test
equipment vendors, telecom suppliers, traffic signal suppliers and
road operators.

Designed with a focus on security, C-V2X benefits from established
security transport layers and application protocols defined by the
automotive standards communities, including SAE, ETSI, International
Standards Organization (ISO), and Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1609, and Qualcomm's decades of
investment in cellular technologies. C-V2X solutions are expected to
be more cost efficient and economical over competing technologies as
this functionality gets integrated into the base cellular modem
product that automakers equip in every vehicle.

"We are excited to witness this monumental breakthrough in the
evolution of C-V2X and the growing momentum behind this life-saving
technology," said Christoph Voigt, Chairman of 5GAA. "After years of
development supported by leading carmakers, technology providers and
the automotive ecosystem at large, C-V2X is ready to improve road
safety with deployment in production vehicles and road infrastructure
as soon as 2020, leveraging a state-of-the-art proven radio with
decade-long developed automotive software protocols. This unique
showcase firstly demonstrates the commitment of our members to ensure
that the potential of the C-V2X technology is realized and represents
a key step towards the next generation of cellular technology, 5G."

"C-V2X is critical to enhance road safety and also gives us a look
into the key role that vehicle-to-vehicle and 5G wireless
technologies play in the future of Audi and the automotive industry
in general to support autonomous driving," said Gerhard Stanzl, Head
of Predevelopment Smart Mobility and Machine Learning, Audi
Electronics Venture. "This interoperability demonstration marks a
major milestone on the road to safer driving and we look forward to
working alongside the extensive automotive ecosystem in helping
accelerate C-V2X deployment globally."

"With its ability to safely and securely connect vehicles, along
with its evolution into 5G, C-V2X is integral to Ford's vision for
transportation and the cities of the future in which all cars and
infrastructure collaborate speaking the same language," said Don
Butler, Executive director connected vehicle platform and product,
Ford Motor Company. "We are very encouraged by preliminary test
results which support our belief that C-V2X has superior V2X
communication capabilities. We are also very pleased to see strong
ecosystem support of product roadmaps that accelerates time to market
for C-V2X."

"At Qualcomm Technologies, we are committed to accelerating
automotive innovation and enabling carmakers to deliver safe and
connected vehicles, and we strongly believe that C-V2X can offer
significant improvements in road safety for people worldwide," said
Nakul Duggal, vice president of product management, Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. "After years spearheading the development of C-V2X
we are ready for its rollout in collaboration with leading automakers
such as Audi and Ford, and the larger auto industry."

5GAA, Audi, Ford and Qualcomm Technologies are scheduled to
showcase another live C-V2X interoperability demonstration at the
upcoming Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS-A) World
Meeting in Detroit from June 4-7. Initial test results showing
significant lifesaving benefits of C-V2X direct communications
compared against the 802.11p solution can be found here. For more
information on C-V2X please visit here.

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 80 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 , LinkedIn and Twitter pages.

About Audi

The Audi Group, with its brands Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini, is
one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and
motorcycles in the premium segment. It is present in more than 100
markets worldwide and produces at 16 locations in twelve countries.
100 percent subsidiaries of AUDI AG include Audi Sport GmbH
(Neckarsulm), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Sant'Agata Bolognese,
Italy) and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Bologna, Italy). In 2017, the
Audi Group delivered to customers about 1.878 million automobiles of
the Audi brand, 3,815 sports cars of the Lamborghini brand and 55,900
motorcycles of the Ducati brand. In the 2017 fiscal year, AUDI AG
achieved total revenue of EUR60.1 billion and an operating profit of
EUR5.1 billion. At present, approximately 90,000 people work for the
company all over the world, more than 60,000 of them in Germany. Audi
focuses on sustainable products and technologies for the future of
mobility.

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 www.corporate.ford.com.

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, OnQ blog,
Twitter and Facebook pages.

Media Contact:
Lisa Boch-Andersen Senior Director, Strategic Communication and
Marketing, 5GAA
Email: lisa.boch-andersen@5GAA.org / Mobile phone: +32(0)475450972

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