Belgium's Smart Highway test environment is integrating Septentrio GPS/GNSS receivers into vehicles and infrastructure.

The connected vehicle pilot will involve around 500 public and fleet vehicles that will be retrofitted with Cohda Wireless onboard unit.

The device provides drivers with instant in-vehicle alerts by communicating with smart city road side units to relay intelligent warning system activation data.

Tier 1 suppliers and others participants to use Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset solutions for next-generation vehicles and roadside infrastructure.

The plan calls for connected cars and road status information.

The device pairs with DSRC devices to enable V2V and V2I communications.

First C-V2X systems with high-performance direct V2V communication due in 2020.

Acquisition of the GPS technology developer will enable Lear to improve GPS accuracy and reliability, and strengthen its connectivity capabilities for autonomous and connected vehicle applications.

An independent report from 5GAA focuses on the benefits of C-V2X technology in Europe.

Tests, planned for San Diego Regional Proving Ground with support from McCain, are to improve vehicle safety and traffic efficiency, and support path toward autonomous driving.