5G connectivity in automotive

Efforts to put 5G networks into practice are underway across the automotive industry.

Automotive World’s latest special report explores the use cases being considered, and shines a spotlight on Barcelona’s early advances in field testing. Our writers also investigate how a lack of agreement on standardisation could slow progress, and why 5G will make the smart factory a reality.

• Safety first: why 5G will bring far more than convenience to future vehicles
• 5G enthusiasm high among automakers, but DSRC divide remains
• Data crowdsourcing can maximise connected car safety
• Ubiquity needed to realise 5G’s benefits
• 5G could open up high-end gaming for passengers, and eventually drivers
• Hurdles remain in maximising 5G’s manufacturing potential
• Edge computing and 5G central to Barcelona’s connected car plan

'Special report: 5G connectivity in automotive' presents insight from:

• Accenture
• Audi
• BMW
• Bosch
• Capgemini
• Continental
• Ford
• Harman
• Idemia
• Qualcomm
• Tata Communications
• Telefonica
• TM Forum
• Vodafone