Audi, Deutsche Telekom and the city of Ingolstadt have signed a MOU to cooperate on the development of 5G technology to make urban mobility safer, more digital and more sustainable.
The MOU forms the basis for the development of a digital transport infrastructure that aims to offer people greater road safety, better traffic flows and real-time digital services.
The city council of Ingolstadt had already approved the cooperation and an application to set up a 5G model region in July.
It will support the installation and development of Deutsche Telekom’s cellular infrastructure, which other industrial companies will also be able to use.
A public event is planned at which the three partners will provide information on the technology, measures to be taken and specific fields of application of the 5G initiative.
Peter Steiner, managing director of Audi Electronics Venture, a subsidiary that has been developing new technologies for Audi since October 2001, said: “On the basis of 5G technology, Audi as an automobile manufacturer can contribute towards improving mobility in cities. Together, we are developing integrated solutions for the city of the future.”
