Aptiv and Wind River Showcase Network V2X Solution for Sensor Sharing Leveraging Verizon’s Connected Driving Platform

Key Terms

vehicle-to-everything (v2x) technical

Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) is a system that lets cars and other vehicles communicate wirelessly with other vehicles, road infrastructure, pedestrians’ devices and the broader network, like a traffic-aware messaging system. For investors it matters because V2X can reduce accidents, improve traffic flow and unlock new software, sensor and data services, creating revenue opportunities for automakers, suppliers and telecom providers while also exposing firms to regulatory, infrastructure and cybersecurity risks.

adas technical

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are electronic systems in vehicles that assist the driver with safety tasks. Examples include automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. These systems use sensors and cameras to improve vehicle safety.

mobile edge compute (mec) technical

Mobile edge compute (MEC) places computing power and storage close to mobile users by running data processing in local network sites instead of distant data centers. Like having a small kitchen next door rather than relying on a restaurant across town, MEC cuts delay and reduces data traffic, enabling faster apps (augmented reality, real‑time analytics, connected vehicles) and new revenue or cost models for carriers, cloud providers and app makers—important signals for investors assessing growth, margins and competitive advantage.

sensor fusion technical

Sensor fusion is the process of combining data from multiple sensors—like cameras, radar, microphones, or motion detectors—to create a single, clearer picture of what’s happening in the real world. For investors, better fusion means products and systems that are safer, more reliable, or smarter (think a car using several eyes and ears to avoid collisions), which can reduce costs, speed product adoption, and improve a company’s competitive edge.

5g technical

5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology that provides faster internet connections, lower latency, and greater capacity than previous networks. It enables quicker downloads, smoother streaming, and more reliable connections for devices. For investors, 5G represents a significant upgrade in technology infrastructure that can drive growth in related industries such as smartphones, smart cities, and the Internet of Things.

edge computing technical

Edge computing is a technology that processes data close to where it is generated, such as sensors or devices, rather than sending it all to a distant central location. This allows for faster decision-making and reduces delays, much like having a local office handle urgent matters instead of waiting for instructions from a main headquarters. For investors, it signifies improved efficiency and real-time insights, which can enhance the performance of technology-dependent industries.

edge cloud technical

A distributed computing model where small data centers or servers sit close to users or devices to run applications and store data, rather than relying only on distant, central cloud centers. For investors, edge cloud matters because it enables faster responses, lower network costs, and better handling of large or sensitive data — think of it like a local branch office that speeds service and can unlock new products or efficiencies in areas such as streaming, industrial IoT, and real-time analytics.

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV) and Wind River, an Aptiv company and global leader in software for the intelligent edge, is unveiling a proof-of-concept showcasing a mobile-network Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) solution for sharing of sensor data between vehicles to support advanced safety and automation features leveraging the Verizon Business connected-driving platform Edge Transportation Exchange.

Showcasing at MWC Barcelona, the demonstration highlights how vehicles equipped with Aptiv’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including radar and vision perception technologies, Aptiv LINC™ platform and Wind River’s V2X solution stack can use Verizon’s 5G network, mobile edge compute (MEC) infrastructure, and connected-driving platform to share environmental data between vehicles while meeting or exceeding the latency requirements needed to support safety-critical features such as automatic emergency braking. The result is a new class of cooperative safety and driving intelligence that enables vehicles to “see beyond line-of-sight” by incorporating live sensor data from nearby vehicles into onboard sensor fusion systems.

In the proof-of-concept, sensors on a detecting vehicle transmit perception data through a 5G network to a Wind River software application that is integrated with Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange platform. The Verizon platform then orchestrates and securely distributes the information to another receiving vehicle in near real time, where Aptiv’s sensor fusion stack uses the information as virtual sensor input, enabling the ADAS system to identify hazards and take action based on a much richer set of environmental data than would otherwise be possible.

“This demonstration shows how the convergence of vehicle intelligence, edge computing, and advanced connectivity can unlock the next generation of cooperative safety,” said Paul Miller, CTO, Wind River. “By combining Aptiv’s perception and ADAS capabilities with Wind River’s edge software and Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange, we are demonstrating a scalable approach to V2X that can be deployed across vehicles, networks, and regions.”

“This proof-of-concept is a great example of the kinds of applications that Edge Transportation Exchange was built to support,” said Mark Custodio, AVP of IoT, Vehicles and Fixed Wireless Access, Verizon Business. “By combining our connected driving platform, low-latency 5G network capabilities, and edge infrastructure with Wind River’s software and Aptiv’s vehicle perception, compute and ADAS solutions, we can help enable a new generation of connected driving experiences that can improve safety and open the door to new mobility services.”

“The future of mobility depends on vehicles, infrastructure, and cloud platforms working together seamlessly,” said Craig Turner, VP and Managing Director, Digital Cockpit and Middleware, Aptiv. “This demonstration shows how edge cloud platforms, low-latency networks, and intelligent vehicles can be combined into a scalable V2X solution that moves beyond pilots and toward real-world deployment.”

Unlike earlier V2X pilots that required direct interoperability testing between automotive OEMs, the Aptiv and Wind River solution uses hardware commonly available on most modern vehicles, combined with standardized APIs to a service-provider-hosted MEC application. This architecture enables a scalable, cloud-mediated model for vehicle cooperation, allowing vehicles from different manufacturers to share data without needing to add dedicated hardware or validate each pairing individually.

The demonstration underscores the importance of virtualized, edge cloud compute in enabling practical network V2X deployments. By processing and redistributing data through distributed edge-compute infrastructure -- i.e. physically closer to the vehicles themselves -- Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange can deliver ultra-low latency performance required for near real-time integration of cooperative perception data into vehicle sensor fusion software.

Beyond safety applications such as collision avoidance and hazard detection, the architecture demonstrated at MWC also has the potential to support a broad range of connected driving use cases, including cooperative traffic optimization, enhanced navigation, automated driving support, and comfort and convenience features built on shared real-time vehicle awareness.

Attendees of MWC Barcelona can view a demonstration at the Aptiv and Wind River booth in Hall 2, Stand 2F25.

About Aptiv

Aptiv is a global industrial technology company enabling more automated, electrified, and digitalized solutions across multiple end-markets. Visit aptiv.com.

About Wind River

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for the intelligent edge. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of devices and systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability. Wind River software and expertise are accelerating digital transformation across industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio supported by world-class global professional services and support and a broad partner ecosystem. To learn more, visit Wind River at www.windriver.com.

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