Ericsson and Volvo Cars have carried a successful test handover of connected cars between two mobile 5G networks in different countries at the AstaZero test track in Sweden, proving that seamless continuity on 5G networks when driving across borders is possible.
The AstaZero test track, funded by the European Union, is a major initiative that is preparing for large-scale connected car trials along a 5G corridor between Metz in France, Merzig in Germany and Luxembourg. At the track, Ericsson deployed a 5G mobile radio network while two Volvo cars received an HD map of the route ahead. 5G connectivity also ensured that the maps were constantly updated with the latest real-time information to aid future autonomous driving operations.
