Ford to Test C-V2X at Locations in California
The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology approved a yearlong Ford Motor test of cellular vehicle-to-everything technology (C-V2X) in the 5.9 GHz band in California. “The proposed testing would support equipment research and development, field testing, and proof of concept,”…
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Ford said. It's “integrating the C-V2X functionality into the Telematics Control Units (TCU) by using an add-on module that would attach to the TCU.” The automaker plans indoor and outdoor tests. The FCC could consider a broad-based Further NPRM on the 5.9 GHz band, rather than waiver sought by the 5G Automotive Association to use part of the band for C-V2X (see 1902140057). Ford asked for experimental authority in December.