A wireless communication technology called the Cellular Vehicle to Everything, or C-V2X, has been found promising for autonomous driving and intelligent mobility, according to tests carried out by Continental AG and Huawei Technologies Co.

The technology allows road users to communicate in LTE and in future, the 5G mobile network. It is also designed to connect vehicles with each other and with the infrastructure, said Continental, a globally leading automotive supplier.

Even without mobile network coverage, the technology allows an exchange of time-sensitive and safety critical information, such as warnings of potentially hazardous situations, said the company.

Using Huawei's prototype C-V2X module and infrastructure, the two companies tested cases such as emergency brake light and stationary vehicle warning earlier this week in Shanghai with positive results.

The average latency in communication was 11 milliseconds and throughout the tests nearly 100 percent of data packets were received, said Continental.

"Our C-V2X field test results have been extremely promising so far in terms of latency and reliability. What's more - we have measured the results using pre-development hardware and we expect an even better outcome with serial products", said Johann Hiebl, head of Continental's Business Unit Infotainment & Connectivity.

Lyu Xiaofeng, director of Huawei Wireless Network-Industry Development Department, said "Huawei will continue to invest in C-V2X and continue to work with industry partners, with an open mind, to drive forward industry development. We believe that C-V2X will become integral to people's lives, and that it will make traveling safer and more efficient for everyone."

Besides C-V2X, Continental is also working to integrate and deploy other wireless technologies, including 5G, for advanced communications in the automotive industry.