Published on 05/14/2017 | Technology
Mobile technologies such as 3G and 4G LTE along with WiFi, IEEE 802.11n/ac operating in the unlicensed spectrum are the main drivers for making connected vehicle a reality. Automakers in partnership with telecom carriers will need to figure out a profitable business model to offer connectivity to all vehicles (embedded connectivity in car and via tethered smartphone solutions) without any additional charges to consumer, then and only then will the vision for 100% connected vehicle be achieved by 2020.
With high speed connectivity at the heart of connected vehicle, 5G systems have a significant role to play as the industry undergoes major transformation towards full autonomous vehicle which will require vehicles to cooperate with each other and with the infrastructure in a secure and reliable manner with higher sustainable throughput, greater outdoor position accuracy, guaranteed jitter/delivery at a significantly reduced latency and improved vehicle safety even for out-of-coverage communications
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