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Twice a year, OmniAir looks forward to hosting our members from around the world at our OmniAir Plugfests.  These events provide an unparalleled opportunity for V2X device manufacturers to engage in week-long interoperability, conformance, and security testing with leading test labs and test equipment providers from around the world.

However, considering the current Coronavirus/COVD-19 outbreak, we are postponing our OmniAir Lone Star Plugfest, which had been scheduled for the week of April 27-May 1 in Austin, TX.

OmniAir Consortium’s top priority is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our members, attendees, and staff.  In consultation with our event partners and given the developing and evolving nature of the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak, we have decided that postponing the event is the correct course of action.

Like the Connected Vehicle industry itself, OmniAir is a global organization.  Our members come from over 26 countries around the world. Over 50% of OmniAir’s members are based outside of North America.  We take our responsibility to ensure the health and safety of this community seriously.

OmniAir is working with event partners to set a new date for the OmniAir Lone Star Plugfest, with a target for this summer. We will announce new date within the next two weeks. Please consult our website www.omniair.org for further updates.

We are grateful to our members and partners who have invested time and money to support this event. Thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to seeing all of you this summer.

Sincerely,

Jason M. Conley

Executive Director

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DriveOhio, an initiative of the Ohio Department of Transportation, and a statewide center for advancing smart mobility solutions, has joined OmniAir Consortium®.

Ohio is home to dozens of public and private entities involved in the design, development, testing, use, and regulation of autonomous and connected technologies. DriveOhio brings all of these organizations together under one umbrella, serving as the hub for all things autonomous and connected in Ohio.

DriveOhio also works to ensure Ohio’s regulatory environment and public policies are conducive to the development of the infrastructure and technologies needed for smart mobility. Instead of asking companies to work simultaneously with multiple agencies, DriveOhio is a one-stop-shop for those developing, testing and deploying advanced mobility solutions in Ohio.

“DriveOhio’s commitment to the testing and deployment of connected and self-driving technologies is impressive.” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir®. “DriveOhio’s innovative approach is one of the reasons Ohio is recognized as a national leader in transportation innovation. We look forward to working together to help advance OmniAir’s testing and certification programs for V2X.”

Formed in 2018, DriveOhio was recently re-authorized by an executive order signed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, as the statewide center for smart mobility solutions.  Ohio currently has six designated “smart” projects aimed at testing real-world autonomous and connected technologies, with more on the way.

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 is pleased to announce the agenda for the Connected Vehicle Policy Conference in Malaga, Spain.  The conference will take place on the first day of the OmniAir European Plugfest on Monday, September 30.  The Connected Vehicle Policy Conference is the first day of the week-long testing event for connected vehicle technologies.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in V2X, C-V2X, and CAV testing and deployment from government and industry leaders, and technology experts from around the world.

OmniAir is very pleased to announce two leading experts on connected mobility and automotive safety as our keynote speakers:

Ana Blanco Bergareche, Assistant Deputy Director for Mobility, Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT)

Maxime Flament, Chief Technology Officer for the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA)

Panel discussions on V2X testing and certification, the emerging marketplace for C-V2X, and cybersecurity will round out the day.  A networking reception will follow immediately after.

On Tuesday, attendees will have the opportunity for a VIP tour of the testing floor, and field testing facilities.  Throughout the week, teams of engineers with V2X devices will rotate through 18 test stations operated by leading test labs and test equipment providers from around the world.

Devices will be subject to tests on performance, interoperability, security, and field performance.  Comprehensive testing will be offered for DSRC, C-V2X, and ITS-G5 devices.

For more information about the event, or to register, please visit OmniAir’s website.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces that SPORTON International, Inc. (SPORTON Lab) has joined OmniAir®.

Headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan, SPORTON is one of the most recognized wireless test laboratories in Asia, with seven test laboratories in Taiwan, as well as  additional locations in China (Kunshan & Shenzhen), Korea, and the United States (Milpitas, California).

Established in 1986, SPORTON is a designated testing lab for regulatory bodies such as BSMI, NCC, TAF. An ISO 17025 Accredited Test Laboratory, SPORTON is the largest test lab specializing in EMC/Safety tests. Certified by PTCRB, GCF, and CTIA, SPORTON has been deeply involved in the development of radio conformance tests for LTE-V2X. In March, SPORTON was awarded the PTCRB Award for Excellence for the fifth consecutive year.

“We are pleased to have a one of the most recognized wireless test laboratories in Asia as the newest OmniAir Member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.” “With deep experience in cellular testing, SPORTON Lab will help OmniAir to advance the development of our certification program for Connected Vehicles, regardless of the underlying radio technology.”

SPORTON is the 10th test laboratory to join OmniAir, and the first in Taiwan. OmniAir’s membership and activity in Asia continues to grow, as we focus on extending our certification programs for Connected Vehicles to meet the needs of the global market.

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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