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OmniAir Supports NHTSA Proposed Rule for V2V Communications

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WASHINGTON D.C., April 12, 2017 – OmniAir Consortium, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, today filed comments in support of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requiring newly-manufactured light vehicles be equipped with Vehicle-to-Vehicle (“V2V”) communication technology.

Link to OmniAir’s Comments: 
https://old.omniair.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/OmniAir-V2V-NPRM-Comments.pdf

“This rulemaking is an important step to ensure widespread adoption of life-saving Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) technologies,” said Jason Conley, executive director for OmniAir.

The proposed rule requiring V2V interoperability is paramount if vehicles and devices from different manufacturers are to communicate with one another using standardized messages that all vehicles can understand.  OmniAir strongly recommends that the final rule include a requirement for all V2V devices to be certified as interoperable.

OmniAir provides independent testing and certification services for wireless communications devices and is launching a Connected Vehicle Conformance Assessment (“CVCA”) Program this year. OmniAir’s program will certify V2V Dedicated Short-Range Communications (“DSRC”) radio devices for conformance and interoperability across manufacturers and applications.

“V2V DSRC technology is poised for national deployment,” said Conley.  “When NHTSA’s proposed rule is adopted, it will provide a critical market signal to industry, state and local governments, and the traveling public of significant safety benefits resulting from Connected Vehicles.”

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private sector companies, research institutions, and independent test labs. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

 

V2X Companies Join OmniAir at a Record Pace! Chemtronics newest OmniAir Member

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OmniAir welcomes its newest associate member, Chemtronics. We look forward to building a lasting partnership with the Chemtronics team and incorporating their insights and contributions to OmniAir’s growing connected vehicle device certification program.

Chemtronics is an industry leader developing some of the latest automotive technology which is helping to drive the connected vehicle industry towards more intelligent, safer vehicles. With their steady efforts in research and development, Chemtronics has expanded its business scope into automotive electronics and is now ready to impress the world with its in-house developed and standard-compliant automotive solutions: V2X transceiver modules, V2X on board units (OBU), smart antenna systems, and vision-based HD surround view monitoring (SVM) systems. Chemtronics’ automotive solutions are designed to provide protection to drivers, passengers, and other road users.

“Vehicle-to-everything communications is an exciting, cutting-edge field where our members are creating devices that can share information quickly and securely across multiple device platforms with a focused goal of saving lives,” said Jason Conley, OmniAir’s executive director.

Chemtronics has a strong and stable manufacturing and engineering platform and produces quality wireless systems that have been incorporated in automotive electronics. Chemtronics boasts a growing list of product lines in the industry. For more information, please visit www.chemtronics.co.kr

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private sector companies, research institutions, and independent test labs. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.