Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X)

Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) is a unified connectivity platform designed to offer vehicles low-latency vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-roadside infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) communication. By connecting individual vehicles and enabling the development of cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) that reduce congestion and pollution, the platform has the potential to transform information and safety services on highways and in cities to enhance travel.

C-V2X uses two complementary transmission modes. The first is direct communications between vehicles, between vehicles and infrastructure, and between vehicles and other road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians. In this mode, C-V2X works independently of the cellular networks. The second mode is network communications, in which C-V2X employs the conventional mobile network to enable a vehicle to receive information about road conditions and traffic in the area.

The platform combines secure wide-area and short-range connectivity in one module and will enable drivers to benefit from services including pay-as-you drive insurance, vehicle diagnostics, eCall and connected infotainment and extended safety features.

Employing the existing cellular infrastructure reduces the amount of roadside infrastructure that needs to be installed and maintained. C-V2X is aimed at leveraging the comprehensive coverage of secure, well-established LTE networks to enable reliable, real-time communication at high speeds and in high-density traffic. C-V2X is designed to complement other Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensors, such as cameras, radar and lidar.