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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, has strongly endorsed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National V2X Deployment Plan. This initiative will expedite the nationwide implementation of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, which is pivotal in creating a safer and more connected transportation infrastructure.

 “OmniAir applauds the Department of Transportation for developing a comprehensive plan to accelerate nationwide deployment of lifesaving connected vehicle and infrastructure technologies,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “The Plan sets ambitious but achievable goals, recognizing the critical roles of interoperability and certification in effectively implementing V2X systems.”

OmniAir commented on the DRAFT National V2X Deployment Plan, emphasizing the importance of its goals and advocating for collaboration to advance V2X technology deployment. The Plan, titled “Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment,” was initially made public in October, and valuable feedback from transportation stakeholders was invited, underscoring the inclusive nature of this initiative.

OmniAir Consortium is dedicated to ensuring that V2X technology consistently meets and exceeds industry standards and benchmarks. As the only certification body offering full-stack certification for C-V2X roadside units (RSU), onboard units (OBU), and modules, OmniAir Certified® devices provide assurance to deployers that their devices conform to industry standards and meet essential interoperability and security requirements.

We are excited to announce the upcoming OmniAir San Diego Plugfest, hosted by Qualcomm, which is designed to ensure that Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) equipment—including on-board units (OBUs), roadside units (RSUs), and modules—are ready for deployment. Register by September 15 to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing discounts!

About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for Intelligent Transportation Systems (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 and the Intelligent Transport Society of Korea (ITS Korea) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining areas for collaboration to advance the testing and certification of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies in the Asia-Pacific region.

The agreement signed by ITS Korea Executive Director, Kyoung-Hwon KIM, and OmniAir Executive Director, Jason Conley, is focused on promoting conformance and interoperability of C-V2X technologies in Korea.

“This landmark MOU lays the foundation for a strong partnership between ITS Korea and OmniAir Consortium, focused on the deployment of trusted C-V2X equipment in Korea and around the world,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir.  “Our goal is to promote interoperability and the growth of a global market for connected vehicles and connected infrastructure technologies.”

The MOU details areas of potential joint activity, including:

  • Conducting one more joint Korea-based Plugfest testing events for C-V2X technologies.
  • Use of OmniAir test specifications for use in certification of devices for the Korean market.
  • Joint identification of standards and protocols in support of interoperability and conformance in Korea.
  • Joint identification of candidate test labs in Korea as potential OmniAir Authorized Test labs.
  • Cooperation to align U.S. and Korean interoperability conformance and certification programs.
  • Formation of a joint Connected Vehicle working group, as well as an executive-level Cooperation Committee, comprised of representative members from each organization.

This agreement updates the original MOU from November 13, 2018.  The organizations have also entered into a separate license agreement which addresses the use of OmniAir test specifications for C-V2X testing and certification in Korea.

About ITS Korea
ITS Korea is committed to resolving traffic and environmental issues as a representative organization dedicated to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Korea.

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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Get ready for an exclusive opportunity to deepen your understanding of certified devices as the OmniAir Consortium® hosts a crucial webinar on the importance of certified devices for deployments ahead of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) upcoming vote to finalize rules allowing Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) in the 5.9 GHz spectrum, and more agencies roll out C-V2X deployments. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the critical importance of OmniAir Certified devices from different perspectives. 

This webinar will feature industry leaders:

  • Nick Hegemier, P.E., Managing Director of Infrastructure at DriveOhio
  • Frank Perry, Senior Vice President and Senior Technical Principal for Connected and Automated Vehicles at WSP
  • Randy Roebuck, Senior Vice President of Technology and Certification Services at OmniAir®

Join us on Thursday, August 8, at 9:00 AM EDT for this informative session. Don’t miss this chance to expand your knowledge and network with industry experts—reserve your spot today!

Register Now!

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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With more EVs, hybrid, and fuel-efficient vehicles traveling our roads, state DOTs and other infrastructure owner-operators are looking for alternatives to the gas tax to fund much-needed transportation infrastructure. Many states have been piloting road usage charging (RUC) programs, using various technologies and approaches as an alternative method of collecting highway user fees.

OmniAir’s RUC Working Group is focused on developing a new certification program that will meet the requirements of agencies deploying RUC programs. The Working Group is tasked with developing a certification program for RUC based on stakeholder requirements and industry standards, including the newly published SAE J3217/R standard.

Last week, OmniAir hosted its stakeholder engagement forum in Baltimore, Maryland, drawing participation from leading state DOTs, tolling agencies, and RUC technology providers.

OmniAir’s Road Usage Charging (RUC) certification and stakeholder engagement program are pivotal in shaping the future landscape of transportation systems. Within OmniAir Consortium, the RUC Certification Working Group is the platform that allows private and public stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and shape the future of RUC certification.

The RUC Stakeholder Engagement Tiger Team is a crucial part of the Working Group. It is responsible for several initiatives that are propelling the certification program forward. By actively involving stakeholders in the decision-making process and understanding their diverse needs and perspectives, the Working Group is dedicated to creating a comprehensive and inclusive certification framework that truly represents the interests and requirements of all stakeholders.

For private entities and public agencies, the question is: What’s in it for you? By becoming a part of OmniAir and actively participating in the Working Group, you can not only influence the future of RUC certification but also stay informed of programs and technology. Your continued involvement ensures that your needs are heard and integrated into the program, giving you a say in the future of transportation.

OmniAir is opening the working group to non-OmniAir member stakeholders for a limited duration. This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of the select few who help shape the future of RUC certification at an early stage. Contact Berkenda, Director, Business Operations & Strategic Projects at OmniAir, for consideration and to be part of this exclusive group.

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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At last month’s OmniAir Plugfest @ Mcity in Ann Arbor, Michigan OmniAir Consortium® members successfully tested the interoperability of Security Credential Management Systems (SCMS).  For the first time, SCMS providers from across Europe, Asia, and North America participated in the SCMS interoperability testing using new mandatory security tests developed by OmniAir® and its members.

Leading PKI security providers for the IoT and connected vehicle industry, Autocrypt, INTEGRITY Security Services, Microsec, and SAESOL TECH, demonstrated registration of C-V2X devices, execution of a series of certificate request procedures, and issuance of certificates using the interfaces in accordance with the IEEE 1609.2.1 security standard. 

 

These tests were developed by OmniAir’s Cybersecurity Working Group, representing a cross-section of the V2X industry, cybersecurity experts, test laboratories, and deploying agencies.

OBU and RSU devices that leverage chipsets and software from multiple vendors are adopting the 1609.2.1 standard, paving the way for commercial deployments that leverage shared trust amongst mutually verified messages signed by each SCMS provider. 

“OmniAir is committed to advancing the security of connected vehicles through testing and certification” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.  “Successful testing events like this help to build trust and advance nationwide deployment of V2X technologies.”

SCMS Manager recently issued a test Certificate Trust List (CTL) as the accepted mechanism for establishing trust with multiple SCMS systems and was available during last month’s OmniAir Plugfest to support interoperability. It leveraged root certificates from the four SCMS providers to ensure shared trust.

This milestone demonstrates the industry’s commitment to ensuring scalable, secure, and interoperable devices in a C-V2X ecosystem. The Plugfest demonstrated the promise of how 1609.2.1-based devices can deliver roadside safety and traffic efficiency.  The successful message signing and verification based on 1609.2.1 marks a progression in connected technologies with learnings that can shape future communication technologies.

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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