5G Automotive Association formed to scope out connected cars of the future

SINGAPORE (Sept 27): A group of German car makers will be pooling ideas and resources with some of the largest names in technology and networking to form the 5G Automotive Association.

It will come up with technological standards riding on next-generation, fifth generation mobile networks that is seen to connect vehicles and not just humans.

Comprising AUDI AG, BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, Nokia and Qualcomm, the association will be looking at developing applications such as connected automated driving, ubiquitous access to services, and integration into smart cities and intelligent transportation.

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