5GAA, BMW Group, Ford and Groupe PSA Exhibit First European Demonstration of C-V2X Direct Communication Interoperability Between Multiple Automakers (FOTO)

Paris (ots) -

- Companies team up with Qualcomm and Savari to showcase C-V2X's
advanced performance for safety, traffic efficiency and autonomy
- Exhibition includes communication between vehicles, motorcycles
and infrastructure, showing commercial readiness for industry
deployments as early as 2020

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), the BMW Group, Ford Motor
Company (NYSE: F), and Groupe PSA -- in association with Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, and
Savari, Inc. -- announced Europe's first live demonstration of C-V2X
direct communication technology operating across vehicles from
multiple auto manufacturers. The live demonstration also featured a
live showcase of C-V2X direct communication technology operating
between passenger cars, motorcycles, and roadside infrastructure.
C-V2X is a global solution for vehicle-to-everything (V2X)
communication in support of improved automotive safety, automated
driving and traffic efficiency.

The demonstration exhibited the road safety and traffic efficiency
benefits of using C-V2X for Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) collision
avoidance, as well as Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) connectivity to
traffic signals and Traffic Management Centers (TMC). C-V2X was
operated using real-time direct communications over ITS spectrum and
demonstrated its ability to work without cellular network coverage,
and underscores its commercial readiness for industry deployment as
early as 2020. Superior performance and cost-effectiveness compared
to other V2X technologies, along with forward-compatibility with 5G,
make C-V2X direct communications a preferred solution for C-ITS
applications.

Six demonstrations were shown including: Emergency Electronic
Brake Light, Intersection Collision Warning, Across Traffic Turn
Collision Risk Warning, Slow Vehicle Warning and Stationary Vehicle
Warning, Signal Phase and Timing / Signal Violation Warning and
Vulnerable Road User (pedestrian) Warning. The vehicles involved
included two-wheel e-scooters provided by BMW Group, and automotive
passenger vehicles provided by Ford, Groupe PSA, and BMW Group, all
of which were equipped with C-V2X direct communication technology
using the Qualcomm® 9150 C-V2X chipset solution. V2X software stack
and application software, along with roadside infrastructure, were
provided by industry leader, Savari.

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

Cellular modems will be key to the C-V2X deployment in vehicles to
support telematics, eCall, connected infotainment and delivering
useful driving/traffic/parking information. As C-V2X direct
communication functionality is integrated into the cellular modem,
C-V2X solutions are expected to be more cost-efficient and economical
over competing technologies, and benefit from accelerated attach
rates. C-V2X direct communication field validations are currently
underway in Germany, France, Korea, China, Japan and the U.S.

C-V2X currently stands as the only V2X technology based on
globally recognized 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
specifications, with ongoing evolution designed to offer forward
compatibility with 5G. C-V2X also leverages and reuses the upper
layer protocols defined by the automotive industry, including the
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) organization.
C-V2X includes two complementary transmission modes:

- Direct communication as shown in this demonstration for V2V and
V2I use cases
- V2N network communication, which leverages mobile operators for
connectivity and delivers cloud-based services, including
automated crash notification (ACN, as mandated by eCall), hazard
warnings, weather conditions, green light optimal speed advisory
(GLOSA), parking spot location, and remote tele-operation to
support automated driving, to name a few.

"This demonstration builds on the successful C-V2X showcase we
organised with our members Audi, Ford and Qualcomm in Washington DC
in April, said Christoph Voigt, Chairman of 5GAA.

"We are excited to witness the growing momentum behind this
life-saving technology and to see our members working together to
deploy C-V2X, and to make it hit the road as soon as possible."

"The BMW Group introduced the first C-ITS use cases already in
2013 with the market introduction of the BMW i3. Today most of
envisaged C-ITS use-cases are already institutionalized. With the
implementation of C-V2X, the BMW Group accomplishes the last set of
the puzzle with a practical path to C-ITS showing quick benefits,"
said Christoph Grote, Senior Vice President Electronics, BMW Group.

"With its ability to safely and securely connect vehicles, along
with its evolution into 5G, C-V2X is integral to Ford's vision for
future transportation in which all cars and infrastructure talk to
each other," said Thomas Lukaszewicz, Manager Automated Driving, Ford
of Europe. "We are very encouraged by preliminary test results in
Europe and elsewhere which support our belief that C-V2X direct
communications has superior V2X communication capabilities."

"We're moving forward with seamless communication between cars and
their environment for enhancing road safety, as well as our
customers' safety," said Carla Gohin, Group PSA's Vice President for
Research and Advanced Engineering. "Following the first European
C-V2X direct communications demonstration we hosted with Qualcomm
Technologies last March, we're pleased to work with leading
automotive and technology companies today to highlight that C-V2X
interoperability is a reality."

"This demonstration of interoperability between multiple
automakers is not only another milestone achieved towards C-V2X
deployment, but also further validates the commercial viability and
global compatibility of C-V2X direct communications for connected
vehicles," said Enrico Salvatori, senior vice president & president,
Qualcomm Europe and MEA. "We look forward in continuing to work
alongside leaders in the automotive industry, like the 5GAA, BMW
Group, Ford, Groupe PSA and Savari, to help advance the automotive
industry's shift towards a safer, connected and more autonomous
future."

"As one of the V2X pioneers, our company is extremely pleased to
continue to help enable the next step in the V2X revolution that we
helped start back in 2008," said Ravi Puvvala, CEO of Savari. "For
the last year and a half, the Savari team has worked diligently
alongside the dedicated C-V2X engineers in the 5GAA partnership. The
resulting string of increasingly impressive demonstrations is
continuing to convince the world that C-V2X will soon be deployed
around the world."

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 90 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.

Press contact:
Lisa Boch-Andersen
lisa.boch-andersen@5gaa.org

About the BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the
BMW Group is the world's leading premium manufacturer of automobiles
and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility
services. The BMW Group production network comprises 30 production
and assembly facilities in 14 countries; the company has a global
sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2017, the BMW Group sold
over 2,463,500 passenger vehicles and more than 164,000 motorcycles
worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2017 was EUR
10.655 billion on revenues amounting to EUR 98.678 billion. As of 31
December 2017, the BMW Group had a workforce of 129,932 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore
established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value
chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

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Press contact:
Maik Boeres
Maik.Boeres@bmwgroup.com

Pierre Bedhome
pierre.bedhome@bmw.fr

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.

Press contact:
Monika Wagener
mwagener@ford.com

About Groupe PSA

Groupe PSA designs unique automotive experiences and delivers
mobility solutions to meet all customer expectations. The Group has
five car brands, Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall and provides
a wide array of mobility and smart services under the Free2Move
brand. Its 'Push to Pass' strategic plan represents a first step
towards the achievement of the Group's vision to be "a global
carmaker with cutting-edge efficiency and a leading mobility provider
sustaining lifetime customer relationships". An early innovator in
the field of autonomous and connected cars, Groupe PSA is also
involved in financing activities through Banque PSA Finance and in
automotive equipment via Faurecia. Find out more at groupe-psa.com/en

Media library: medialibrary.groupe-psa.com / @GroupePSA_EN

Press contact:
Marguerite Hubsch
marguerite.hubsch@mpsa.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.

Press contact:
Ignacio Contreras
ignacioc@qti.qualcomm.com

About Savari

Savari seeks to make the world's roadways and vehicles automated
and safer by deploying advanced wireless sensor technologies and
software. Savari builds software and hardware sensor solutions for
automotive car manufacturers, the automotive aftermarket and smart
cities. The company pioneered V2X radio technology, which is crucial
for vehicles to achieve Level 4 and Level 5 of automation. The
technology allows vehicles to share data with other vehicles, traffic
lights and smartphones. With more than 150 man-years of V2X learning
and development and 15 million-plus miles per year of public testing,
Savari is a leader in V2X technology. Savari is headquartered in
Santa Clara, Calif., and has offices in Detroit, Mich., Munich,
Germany, Seoul, Korea and Bengaluru, India. For more information,
visit savari.net.

Press contact:
Jens Kahrweg
jens@savari.net

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Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset is product of Qualcomm Technologies,
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Contact:
5GAA
Lisa Boch-Andersen
lisa.boch-andersen@5gaa.org

BMW Group
Maik Boeres
Maik.Boeres@bmwgroup.com

Ford Motor Company
Monika Wagener
mwagener@ford.com

Groupe PSA
Marguerite Hubsch
marguerite.hubsch@mpsa.com

Qualcomm
Ignacio Contreras
ignacioc@qti.qualcomm.com

Savari
Jens Kahrweg
jens@savari.net

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