Valeo and Kapsch TrafficCom Announce Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Tolling Solution Powered by V2X

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.”