V2X

Vehicle-to-Everything

Services

Introduced in Rel-14

Communication system enabling vehicles to communicate with each other and infrastructure.

Description

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) is a communication system encompassing Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I), Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P), and Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) communications.

LTE V2X (C-V2X) uses PC5 sidelink interface for direct communication between vehicles without network involvement, enabling ultra-low latency safety messages. It also supports Uu interface for network-based services.

Purpose & Motivation

V2X was introduced to:

- Enable road safety applications (collision avoidance, emergency braking) - Support autonomous driving with reliable communication - Provide traffic efficiency improvements - Enable new mobility services

Key Features

  • PC5 sidelink direct communication
  • V2V, V2I, V2P, V2N modes
  • Low latency safety messages
  • GNSS-based synchronization
  • Resource pool configuration

Evolution Across Releases

Rel-14Initial

Initial LTE V2X with PC5 sidelink, basic safety messages

Enhanced V2X with carrier aggregation, higher order modulation

NR V2X with URLLC, advanced use cases (platooning, remote driving)

Defining Specifications

SpecificationTitle
E-UTRAN Overall Description
LTE Support for V2X Services
Physical Channels and Modulation