By ATN Editorial Team
Summary: Valeo and Kapsch TrafficCom have formed a strategic partnership to develop a real-time, secure and automated V2X-based tolling solution, demonstrated using a connected autonomous vehicle and roadside infrastructure. Using Cellular-V2X and the emerging SAE J3217 standard, the system enables seamless, frictionless toll transactions directly between vehicles and toll operators without reliance on traditional RFID or video-only systems.
Key engineering takeaway: The solution uses PC5-based C-V2X communication between an onboard unit and roadside infrastructure, secured via a credentials management system, to create end-to-end, standards-based toll transactions. This demonstrates how in-vehicle connectivity and ADAS-grade hardware can support reliable, low-latency, safety-aligned transactional services.
Why it matters: V2X tolling turns the vehicle itself into a secure payment endpoint, reducing infrastructure complexity and operating costs for toll operators. For drivers, it enables interoperable, in-dash tolling and payment experiences, pointing toward a broader ecosystem of connected mobility services built on open standards.
Valeo, a global leader in automotive technology, and Kapsch TrafficCom, a leading global provider of transportation solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to develop and demonstrate a real-time, secure, seamless and automated vehicle-to-everything (V2X) tolling solution.
The companies will showcase the technology during a live demonstration at the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) meeting in Sacramento, Calif., from Feb. 2-5.
The partnership combines Valeo’s cutting-edge expertise in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicle technology, and cellular onboard unit with Kapsch’s extensive experience in tolling and intelligent transportation systems. The integrated solution enables vehicles to communicate directly with tolling infrastructure, allowing frictionless toll transactions.
The demonstration will feature a Valeo autonomous vehicle equipped with Valeo’s Cellular-V2X (C-V2X) onboard unit. As the vehicle approaches a tolling point, it initiates automatically a secure toll transaction through a direct communication PC5-based SAE J3217 message exchange with a Kapsch roadside unit (RSU). Protected messages flow bi-directionally between the vehicle and tolling platform, where they are compiled into a complete toll transaction record and finalized for commercial processing. The entire transaction is secured using a Microsec-provided security credentials management system, ensuring data integrity and privacy. The process, based on the emerging SAE J3217 standard, offers accessibility and a new layer of transactional certainty alongside existing RFID and video systems, reducing infrastructure costs for operators and creating a hassle-free experience for drivers.
“This is a landmark step toward integrating connected vehicle technologies with existing ADAS and interior experience features.” said Jeffrey Shay, President of Valeo North America. “Together with Kapsch, we are creating a truly seamless experience for drivers and paving the way for a new ecosystem of connected services.”
The V2X-based approach offers significant advantages over current systems. For tolling agencies, it offers a progressive technology strategy – layering secure connectivity onto existing roads to lower operational costs. For consumers, it offers a unified, interoperable system where tolling, payment information, and transaction status are displayed directly on the vehicle’s in-dash display.
“With V2X technology, we are entering the era where the vehicle itself is the payment device,” said JB Kendrick, President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America. “This collaboration with Valeo proves that by adhering to open standards like SAE J3217, we can establish the platform that connects automotive innovation with roadside infrastructure.”
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