Ford, Panasonic, Qualcomm Partner to Deploy 5.9 GHz C-V2X in Colorado

Ford, Panasonic and Qualcomm formed a strategic collaboration to deploy cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies in Colorado in the 5.9 GHz band, said the companies Friday. It's the first in the U.S. and is part of a partnership between the Colorado Department of Transportation and Panasonic to integrate connected vehicle technology in the state, the companies said. C-V2X has been gaining ground as an alternative to dedicated short-range communications in the band (see 1803140055). “Panasonic, Qualcomm Technologies and Ford have joined the advanced development efforts to help deploy the technology, and to assess C-V2X capabilities this summer on select roadways throughout Panasonic’s CityNOW headquarters in Denver, which will be followed by deployment in select areas along the I-70 Mountain Corridor later in the year,” they said. “We’re ready to help advance vehicle safety and serve as a hub for advanced vehicle testing, and development, with the support" of the companies, said Michael Lewis, Colorado DOT executive director.