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NXP Semiconductors and Tongji University have extended their collaboration on Shanghai’s intelligent and connected vehicle demonstration programme in China.

The project is one of 46 pilot programmes under the Made in China 2025 plan, which intends to build around 20,000 smart, connected vehicles by 2019.

The programme’s vehicle communication and network group is led by Tongji University. NXP is delivering V2X (vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-people, vehicle-to-infrastructure) communications solutions.

The collaboration follows the establishment of the NXP-Tongji University Joint Lab last year.

"Vehicle-to-X technologies can save thousands of lives in China in the future."

The joint lab uses NXP’s technology competencies and market experience solutions to develop connected car solutions for the local market.

NXP China CEO Zheng Li said: "NXP plays a huge role in driving our successful, innovative global practices with our Chinese partners, crafting the best safety solutions for the Chinese automotive market and supporting the development of China’s intelligent transportation system.

"Vehicle-to-X technologies can save thousands of lives in China in the future."

NXP undertook several field trials of V2X technology, introducing the first automotive-qualified product in 2013, and leading the V2X ecosystem with its RoadLINK technology.

The company said its V2X products for series cars will be implemented next year in General Motors’ vehicles as part of Delphi’s V2X platform.

NXP said secure V2X will be important to allow widespread adoption of fully autonomous driving, as well as enhance road safety and traffic flow.

A study undertaken by the US Department of Transportation has revealed that secure V2X safety functions can reduce multi-vehicle accident figures by more than 80%.

Image: NXP said Vehicle-to-X technology will help save lives and reduce air pollution on Shanghai roads. Photo: ©2006-2015 NXP Semiconductors.