The North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) has selected Indra to promote its toll payment systems for connected vehicles.
The new system will be equipped with V2X technology in the US via its connected vehicle tolling solution (C-V2X Toll).
Indra will bring C-V2X Toll to the I-485 Express Lanes in North Carolina, making it the first highway in the United States to integrate C-V2X tolling technology into the roadside and the host systems.
The technology will allow connected vehicles to receive tolling information directly through their in-vehicle systems, eliminating the need for mobile applications or additional devices.
Indra had previously successfully tested this technology in the US through its collaboration with Audi and Qualcomm Technologies.
These demonstrations laid the groundwork for the use of C-V2X-equipped vehicles to reduce congestion on toll roads and standardise toll payments.
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This initiative will also reuse tolling V2X infrastructure to enhance road safety. By combining C-V2X with Indra’s advanced 3D LiDAR perception and processing technology, roadside sensors will analyze traffic conditions in real time.
Events such as wrong-way drivers, stopped vehicles, pedestrians on the roadway, or slow-moving traffic will be detected and broadcast immediately to connected vehicles using C-V2X, significantly improving roadway safety.
Senior vice president of mobility & technology at Indra, Raúl Ripio, said: “Indra once again demonstrates that collaboration and a strong commitment to innovation result in disruptive technologies that benefit transportation operators, mobility, and travelers alike.
“We are proud that the North Carolina Turnpike Authority continues to trust our technology to deliver a differential experience for its customers.”
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