Five reasons V2X innovators need cellular networks

Five reasons V2X innovators need cellular networks

Since the turn of the century, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology has usually relied on dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) – a “Wi-Fi-like” protocol running on a reserved bit of spectrum to allow vehicles to talk to each other or to road-side infrastructure. Today, it’s much more likely that automakers and suppliers researching and building V2X solutions are […]

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Are autonomous vehicles ready for Canada?

For those of us who spend part of the year in winter driving conditions, autonomous vehicles may seem out of reach. It’s a sentiment shared by almost one-third of the Canadian public who are concerned about autonomous technology. How can you teach a car to drive under whiteout or black-ice conditions? However hard it may […]

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At the edge: the unlikely combination of drones and cars

As one of the nation’s premier testing grounds for connected vehicles of all sorts, Ottawa’s Area X.O sees both drone and connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) projects at our R&D complex – many times both at the same time. These technologies each operate at the edge of technology development, yet on first glance seem to […]

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CAV Canada 2021 is back: 8 reasons why you need to grab your ticket to this must-attend smart mobility event

Now focused on Canada’s smart mobility ecosystem, CAV Canada 2021 unites local, national and global innovators, businesses, researchers, investors, regulators, and community leaders who are driving the safe development, commercialization and deployment of smart mobility solutions in Canada and around the world. CAV Canada 2021 is the must-attend smart mobility event on December 2, 2021, […]

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CAV Canada 2021: Recharged, Refreshed, and Reinvigorated

In recent years, CAV Canada was the must-attend event, focused solely on the safe development, commercialization and deployment of Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAVs) technologies. But just like technology is evolving, so must our flagship CAV Canada event. The CAV Canada 2021 website is live with a refreshed look and feel. Now enter 2021, where […]

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5G Changes Everything – Area X.O and ENCQOR Unleash the Potential of 5G to Create New Capabilities for Innovators, Firms and First Responders

Unparalleled Opportunity During Unprecedented Times The pandemic has given rise to true heroes – the first responders who keep us safe. These brave women and men put themselves in harm’s way and work tirelessly to save and change lives. They are the paramedics, doctors, nurses, police officers, EMTs, search and rescue teams, and firefighters who face danger head-on to protect us, and our community. It […]

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Area X.O: Driving the Future of Connected and Autonomous Technology Testing in All Four Seasons

As Canada’s Capital ushered in a final blast of winter in late April, it was a regular day at Area X.O. The team was excited about the snow, dipping temperatures and wind gusting through the 1,860-acre facility. For innovators driving the future, Ottawa’s four-season climate packs a high-value punch. It enables them to put their […]

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