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Ettifos, the leading provider of software-defined radio (SDR) type C-V2X solutions, has joined OmniAir Consortium®.

Ettifos’ SDR type C-V2X solutions support LTE sidelink-based V2X (3GPP Release 14 and 15) and NR sidelink-based V2X (3GPP Release 16), all in one platform. Ettifos’ SDR platform is a 100% software-based solution running on top of standard Linux, supporting end-to-end C-V2X data communications.

“OmniAir looks forward to working together with Ettifos to promote the deployment of safe, secure, and interoperable connected vehicle technologies,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir. “OmniAir members work cooperatively to address technical challenges and to advance independent, third-party testing and certification.”

If you are interested in joining an industry association where you roll up your sleeves and your efforts truly make a difference, contact Ryan Hall, Senior Director of Business Development and Marketing.

About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir 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.

About Ettifos Co.
Ettifos Co. is a solution-based V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technology and service development start-up. Founded in January of 2018 in Pleasanton, California, the team is comprised of professional engineers with extensive prior experience at renowned wireless communications companies. Ettifos hopes to utilize its self-developed, state-of-the-art technologies to create solutions for V2X communication, autonomous driving applications, and data services in connected mobility. In the future, Ettifos will continue to work on 5G Connected Mobility technology in order to support 5G-related self-driving vehicles and mobility services.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces a Call for Speakers for its first worldwide Connected Vehicle Workshop during the OmniAir Global Plugfest, September 28 – October 2.

OmniAir Global Plugfest is the premiere testing events for connected vehicle technologies, bringing together V2X Device Manufacturers, Government officials interested in deploying certified technology, Automotive OEMs and Tier One Suppliers, Engineering Firms and Systems Integrators, Infrastructure Owner-Operators, V2X Test Laboratories, and V2X Test Tool Providers from around the world.

This year’s event will feature a remote testing format, with conformance, interoperability, security, and field testing at leading test laboratories across Asia, Europe, and North America.

As part of this event, OmniAir will host a Virtual Connected Vehicle Workshop, and technical learning sessions.  Participants will have the opportunity to tune into content from industry experts and thought leaders in the form of fireside chats, panels, unique presentations, and keynotes all from the comfort of their home office. They will also have the opportunity to participate in virtual networking, to connect with industry professionals from across the globe.

OmniAir is inviting leading ITS, automotive, and transportation experts from academia, government, and industry to submit abstracts and proposals for panel sessions.  Topics will include the following:

  • Cellular V2X and the Global Race to 5G
  • Connected and Automated Vehicle Testing
  • Automotive Cybersecurity
  • Smart Cities, Sustainability, and IoT Deployment
  • Advancing Social Equity through Connected and Automated Vehicles

Interested in presenting? To join our program of expert speakers, complete the online application form, or send your proposal to Kate Oldham before Tuesday, September 1st.

Interested in sponsoring? OmniAir offers several attractive sponsorship packages, please contact Ryan Hall for more information or to become an OmniAir Global Plugfest sponsor today!

OmniAir Plugfest events provide unparalleled value and benefit to the entire Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) ecosystem. We hope you will join us!

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In comments filed today, OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles today urged the Federal Communications Commission to preserve the availability of the full 75 MHz in the 5.9 GHz Band for current and future transportation safety applications.

Regardless of the wireless technology deployed in the band for V2X services, it is critical that the FCC preserve sufficient reliable and secure spectrum for these life-saving services.

OmniAir® recognizes that any Commission decision regarding the amount and location of available spectrum in the 5.9 GHz Band currently allocated to V2X communications will impact the deployment and availability of these critical transportation safety applications in the United States.

The European Union, Canada, South Korea, Australia and Japan have set their V2X spectrum allocations (including for future developments) at a minimum of 70 MHz.  Trying to squeeze this life-saving technology into a meager 30 MHz, is not sufficient, is not in the public interest, and could damage America’s economic competitiveness.

Further, the Commission’s proposal to allocate the lower 45 MHz of spectrum for unlicensed devices adjacent to the proposed V2X spectrum raises the potential for harmful out-of-band emissions, that would likely interfere with safety critical V2X communications.

“Both DSRC and C-V2X connected vehicle technologies have the potential to significantly reduce fatalities and injuries on our roadways,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir. “The Commission should act to ensure that there is sufficient spectrum for current and future V2X use cases.  30 MHz of spectrum is simply not enough.”

OmniAir has implemented and is currently operating the only interoperability and conformance certification testing program for Vehicle-to-Everything (“V2X”) radio devices operating in the 5.9 GHz Band to provide “trusted communications” for transportation.

OmniAir and its members are developing the world’s first and only comprehensive certification program for C-V2X devices, for launch later this year.

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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Ford Motor Company, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, and provider of advanced mobility solutions has joined OmniAir Consortium®.

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 191,000 people worldwide.

“We are excited to have a world-class company like Ford as OmniAir’s newest member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Ford’s expertise and experience in the development and deployment of life-saving C-V2X technologies, will help OmniAir® to advance its mission of providing certification and interoperability for connected vehicles and infrastructure.”

Ford was the first automaker to announce a definitive timeline for the introduction of C-V2X communications in the United States. Ford plans to install this technology on its newly launched U.S. vehicles beginning in 2022, and within a few years all of the over 2 million vehicles Ford manufactures each year in this country will have it.

OmniAir, together with our 80 member companies around the globe, is developing the world’s first comprehensive testing and certification program for C-V2X (PC5 LTE-V2X) devices. This program is expected to launch in Q3.

About OmniAir Consortium:

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in 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, seeks industry experts to participate in OmniAir’s 2020 technical program of work.

OmniAir is seeking individuals with technical expertise in ITS, V2X (including C-V2X) and tolling to help move our technical program of work forward in 2020.   If you are more interested in solving difficult technical challenges than lobbying and advocacy, then OmniAir® is the place for you.  We need your help.

OmniAir Working Groups, which meet twice a month, are open to all OmniAir members. While each organization may appoint one voting representative, participation is open to all employees of that organization.

OmniAir Working Groups bring together industry experts with a broad range of skills, experience, and points of view. Participants engage in a collaborative work environment to drive OmniAir’s Certification Programs, prepare test cases for OmniAir Plugfest events, and shape the future of ITS and IoT technologies.

OmniAir currently has four Working Groups, and two sub-Working Groups to choose from:

Tolling & Emerging Payment Technologies Working Group

Chair: Tom Hutchinson, HNTB Corporation
Vice Chair: Stan Ozalis, Burlington County Bridge Commission

The Tolling & Emerging Payment Technologies (TEPT) Working Group is focused on the development of OmniAir’s Multi-Protocol Tolling Certification Program. This will expand OmniAir’s existing testing and certification program for RFID tolling tags and readers from single protocol devices, to multi-protocol devices (6C, 6B-80K, and TDM). This new certification program will help the tolling community to achieve the long sought-after goal of national toll interoperability.

In 2019, the Working Group developed a Program Scope/Conformance Assessment Scheme. The Working Group is currently focused on finalizing a test plan and the drafting of test cases.

An in-person tolling workshop is being planned for February. The new certification program is expected to launch by early Q3.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22.

Certification Working Group

Chair: Frank Perry, WSP

The Certification Working Group (CWG) develops policies and guidelines that govern OmniAir’s certification programs, lab authorizations, and test equipment qualifications. Recently, CWG completed work on the Multi-Protocol Tolling Device Certification Program Scope, as well as Recertification and Product Change Guidelines.

With the planned launch of two new OmniAir certification programs this year, the CWG will be focused on updating existing policies for test laboratories, test equipment, and certification to ensure they can accommodate new certification programs. The CWG will also spearhead a new effort focused on developing a new program for Authorized Field-Testing Facilities for Connected Vehicle and Tolling testing. Additionally, the CWG will work on a generating a standards consideration process draft.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 27.

Technical Working Group

Chair: Mike Brown, Southwest Research Institute

The Technical Working Group (TWG) develops the technical strategy for the OmniAir Connected Vehicle Certification programs. The TWG is defining test cases and specifications, certification scope, device profiles, and templates for technical reports as well as addressing other technical topics. In 2020, the TWG will focus on Release 2, CV2X, SPaT/MAP and RSU activities along with preparations for the upcoming Austin Plugfest, April 27 – May 1.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28.

C-V2X Sub-Working Group

Chair: Jim Lansford, Qualcomm

The C-V2X Sub-Working Group is focused on drafting and verifying test cases for OmniAir’s new C-V2X Certification program. Sub-Group efforts will be focused on adapting upper layer test cases from OmniAir’s existing DSRC-V2X certification program for LTE-V2X device testing. In addition, the Sub-Group is developing new test cases based on 3GPP standards, as well as the SAE J3161/1 standard, as well as J3161 test cases.

This sub-group works in tandem with the Technical Working Group and expects to have full set of draft test cases for OBUs and RSUs ready for testing in advance of the Lonestar Plugfest.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28.

V2X Application Testing Sub-Working Group

Interim Chair: Andrew Donaldson, Danlaw

The TWG is forming a new Sub-Working Group for V2X Application Testing. This Subgroup will examine testing and certification for V2X applications, in lab and field environments. OmniAir is actively seeking volunteers from within the TWG to participate in this effort. Andrew Donaldson of Danlaw will lead the effort on an interim basis.

The first meeting will be in early February, date and time TBD.

Cybersecurity Working Group

Chair: Jimmy Upton, Integrity Security Services

The Cybersecurity Working Group (CSWG) develops security test specifications and certification criteria for V2X devices such as vehicle onboard units (OBUs) and roadside units (RSUs).  The Working Group’s certifications will enable OEMs and suppliers to develop and deploy secure devices used in critical applications.

In 2019, the CSWG developed 17 new test cases focused on expired certificates, security profiles, and SCMS interaction. In 2020, CSWG efforts will focus on the SCMS interaction, per 1609.2.1 specification, as well as expanding on our existing 1609.2 testing, as well as misbehavior testing.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 23.

If you or your colleagues are interested in joining an OmniAir Working Group, we have an easy sign-up form on our website, or contact Kate Oldham, Sr. Director of Meetings & Membership.  If you are not yet an OmniAir member, its easy to join.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in 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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