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Last week, OmniAir held a very successful Plugfest at the world-class Mcity test facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

Twenty-seven companies participated in the week-long connected vehicle testing event. The latest C-V2X radios underwent rigorous testing for conformance, interoperability, and security in laboratory and field environments. Participants had the opportunity to work with leading V2X testing experts from around the world.

 The goal of OmniAir Plugfests is to help ensure devices conform to industry standards, are interoperable, and meet security and performance requirements.  Plugfest participation helps to ensure the readiness of C-V2X equipment for deployment on our roads and in our vehicles.

This OmniAir Plugfest saw participation from the U.S. Department of Transportation, three OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories, four SCMS providers, and multiple wireless and V2X test systems providers.

Participating C-V2X device manufacturers rotated between a dozen test stations, working collaboratively with testing experts to help test, debug, and improve their devices in a collaborative environment.

“It was exciting to see the energy and enthusiasm on display at this OmniAir Plugfest, said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Engineers and developers from around the world collaborate and cooperate in an open environment, which makes OmniAir testing events unique. Only by working together can we help to ensure the availability of trusted communications technologies to make our roads and vehicles safe and reliable for everyone.”

The week featured a Connected Mobility Workshop, hosted in partnership with the University of Michigan Transportation Institute, and keynote speakers from the Michigan Department of Transportation and the University of Michigan’s Automotive Research Institute. 

Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a “listening session” hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation on the 2nd Report & Order and offer feedback on technical rules regarding the ITS band in the 5.9 GHz spectrum. 

To all the participants of the 13th Plugfest, a heartfelt thank you for your invaluable contributions to this special event. For those who missed out, rest assured – the next Plugfest is scheduled for November, with the host location to be announced soon. 

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this dynamic and impactful gathering, where you can work with leading experts, test and improve your devices, and ensure they meet the latest industry standards and requirements.

Also, check out the OmniAir Facebook page for photos of our event. 

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Join OmniAir Consortium® on Thursday, May 2nd for a preview of connected vehicle testing at the upcoming OmniAir Plugfest @ Mcity.

OmniAir® Plugfests are the premier testing event for connected vehicles, bringing together leading vehicle-to-everything (V2X) device manufacturers, deployers, test laboratories, and test equipment providers from around the world for a week of intensive lab, field, and security testing. This Plugfest will have a special emphasis on V2X safety application testing, 1609.2.1 security testing, and cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) interoperability testing.

This free webinar will provide an overview of Plugfest testing, test schedules, and testing capabilities offered by participating test laboratories, test equipment vendors, and Security Credential Management Service (SCMS) providers.

OmniAir invites all interested parties to learn more about the testing offered at the upcoming OmniAir Plugfest at Mcity and the effort it takes OmniAir members to deliver a ready-to-deploy C-V2X solution.

Whether you’re a future deployer of C-V2X technology, a device manufacturer, a prospective tester, or simply interested in advancing the field, this event promises to deliver invaluable insight into OmniAir’s rigorous certification process and what it takes to become a ready-to-deploy C-V2X device.

The webinar will feature a diverse array of companies, including:

They will highlight their expertise in testing technologies vital to the C-V2X ecosystem. Each participant will offer valuable insights into their testing methodologies, reaffirming our collective pursuit of certified, trusted, and secure solutions.

Join us on May 2nd at 1:00 PM Eastern Time to explore the forefront of C-V2X testing.

Register now to secure your place:

Register for the 1:00 PM session

We look forward to seeing you at the webinar and hope to see you at the OmniAir Plugfest at Mcity and Connected Mobility Workshop hosted by UMTRI.

CONNECTED MOBILITY WORKSHOP

Tickets are available for the Connected Mobility Workshop that will take place on Wednesday, May 15, at the University of Michigan’s North Campus Research Complex.  Live C-V2X technology demonstrations at Mcity and


Workshop Registration

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org

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The OmniAir Mcity Plugfest, hosted by the University of Michigan Transportation Institute, is less than two months away!  

Participating suppliers and device manufacturers will have the opportunity for extensive testing with leading vehicle-to-everything (V2X) testing experts.  Our initial test stations include OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories, four SCMS/PKI security providers, bench and field test tool providers, and leading systems integrators.  

So far, we have over 20 companies and organizations already registered to participate–to help ensure connected vehicle and connected infrastructure technologies are ready to deploy.  If you are interested in device testing, there is still time to register. 

The week-long testing event will focus on interoperability, conformance, and security testing in bench and field environments for cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) OBUs, RSUs, and modules. Testing will take place the week of May 13-17 at the world-class Mcity Test Facility in Ann Arbor, MI.

This Plugfest will have a particular focus on security and SCMS interoperability, with four SCMS providers confirmed to participate. Device interoperability and V2V and V2I safety applications and use cases will also be an area of focus.

OmniAir Plugfests are the premier testing events for connected vehicles, bringing together leading test laboratories, test equipment providers, and device manufacturers from around the world. 

In conjunction with the Plugfest, OmniAir will host a Connected Mobility Workshop, with live V2X technology and testing demonstrations at M-City.

Security and SCMS INTEroperability

  • INTEGRITY Security Services (ISS)
  • Microsec
  • Autocrypt
  • Saesol Tech

Bench Conformance and Interoperability

Field and safety Application testing

In addition to the test stations, seven (7) device manufacturers have registered to take advantage of early registration discounts and priority in scheduling test sessions.

Devices Under Test (EARLY Registrants)

  • Applied Information
  • IT-Telecom
  • Yunex Traffic
  • Kapsch
  • DENSO
  • Iteris
  • Commsignia

Companies interested in testing C-V2X chipsets, modules, radios, and software stacks, should register now.  Members can use the discount code: LASTCHANCE to save $1,000.00. Once the maximum capacity for testing slots is reached, OmniAir will close registrations.  Hurry and REGISTER NOW!

OmniAir seeks vendors interested in demonstrating cutting-edge vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies, use cases, and testing techniques as well as presenters for the workshop that will bring together connected and smart mobility experts from around the world to share the latest in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) research, testing, and deployment.

Interested in demonstrating? 

Interested in speaking?  

For more information about sponsoring the event and to secure your spot, contact Ryan Hall, OmniAir’s Vice President of Business Development.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, has published new security test cases for compliance with the IEEE 1609.2.1 standard. 

The OmniAir Certification test plan has been updated and includes 10 mandatory and 50 optional test cases to be used in certification testing of C-V2X on-board units (OBUs) and roadside units (RSUs).  OmniAir Members can access the published 764b-OA-TSS&TP-160921 document in the Members Only Portal.

The IEEE 1609.2.1 standard defines an interoperable and consistent way authorized devices interact with Security Credential Management System (SCMS) service providers. OmniAir® supports implementation of the 1609.2.1 standard to promote device security and to facilitate SCMS interoperability.

To assure interoperability, OmniAir has defined a set of test cases that can be used to evaluate an implementation of the 1609.2.1 certificate interface protocol. These new test cases are the latest additions to OmniAir’s full-stack certification program for cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) radios. 

“OmniAir and our members are committed to supporting interoperable and secure V2X equipment for deployment,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “Mandating these new security tests as part of the OmniAir Certification program will help to ensure the availability of trusted connected vehicle and infrastructure technologies.”

OmniAir’s test plan supports the SCMS Manager public profile for 1609.2.1, which defines a subset of the protocol options required for device interoperability in North America.  This trust by ensuring that all certified devices can interoperate with multiple certificate providers and receive critical Certificate Revocation List (CRL) and Certificate Trust List (CTL) updates to maintain regional interoperability.

The Federal Highway Administration’s recent $40 million Notice of Funding Opportunity for Accelerating V2X Deployment requires compliance with the 1609.2.1 standard, as a path to security credential management system (SCMS) and compatible devices.

OmniAir will offer 1609.2.1 testing at its upcoming OmniAir Mcity Plugfest in Ann Arbor, MI, supported by multiple SCMS providers from across North America, Europe, and Asia. This testing offers V2X device manufacturers a clear pathway to ensure compliance with the 1609.2.1 standards. 

To learn more about OmniAir’s testing and certification programs and plugfest testing events, please visit our website at www.omniair.org.

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OmniAir’s Valentine’s Day gift to our members is a 33% discount on Plugfest testing tickets! Act quickly! The sale ends at midnight.

Register now to take advantage of this sweetheart of a deal!

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