LG Electronics is targeting the global traffic safety solution market with its V2X technology, which connects vehicles to road infrastructure. This system quickly alerts drivers to hazards such as broken-down vehicles, road construction, and pedestrian collision risks by utilizing both direct communication and mobile networks.
On October 20, LG Electronics announced that it will showcase its integrated traffic safety solution, combining V2X and V2N technologies, at the '2026 ITS World Congress' taking place in Gangneung, South Korea, from October 19 to 23. The company will also conduct live vehicle demonstrations over a 2.6-kilometer stretch near the event venue.
V2X technology allows vehicles to exchange information directly with surrounding vehicles and road infrastructure, while V2N connects vehicles to networks and the cloud via mobile communication. LG Electronics has integrated both methods to ensure rapid response in areas with direct communication and to relay hazard information through mobile networks when outside those areas.
This solution enables early warnings to drivers about broken-down vehicles, construction zones, severe weather, approaching emergency vehicles, and potential pedestrian collisions. LG Electronics emphasizes that the ability to maintain hazard information flow despite changing communication environments is a key strength of this solution.
Euro NCAP will significantly revamp its new car safety assessment system starting in 2026, enhancing evaluations for collision avoidance and driver assistance features. The long-term roadmap includes safety function assessments utilizing V2V, V2I, and V2X communications, highlighting the growing importance of connected safety technologies for automakers.
LG Electronics stated that its solution meets the highest standards set by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). This allows automakers to comply with stricter safety standards while enhancing the safety functions of software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
The company is also expanding its vehicle communication business. Leveraging its position as the global market leader in telematics, LG Electronics recently applied its 5G R16-based smart telematics solution to mass-produced models of European automakers. Additionally, it has developed a next-generation hybrid emergency call system that supports technologies from 2G to 5G.
Lee Sang-yong, Vice President and Head of LG Electronics' VS Division, stated, "We will continue to enhance V2X technology, which organically connects vehicles, road infrastructure, and networks, to build a safer future mobility ecosystem."
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