Ettifos is a V2X solution provider enabling advanced smart city infrastructure and Level 4+ autonomous driving. We deliver innovative, customizable OBU and RSU systems tailored to specific project and service needs, supporting connected mobility, autonomous driving applications, and mobility data services. Our vision is to connect all entities in motion to achieve safer roads, net-zero emissions,  and reliable autonomous mobility for all.

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Ettifos V2X-AIR Now Fully Build America, Buy America Compliant

Ettifos, a global leader in Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology, is proud to announce that its compact on-board unit (OBU) and aftermarket V2X device (AVD), V2X-AIR, is now fully compliant with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

This achievement positions V2X-AIR as one of the first V2X devices to meet U.S. federal domestic production standards — enabling its direct use in federally funded transportation programs and connected vehicle initiatives without requiring waivers or exemptions. As a result, V2X-AIR is now available for immediate purchase and use by U.S. customers, supporting near-term connected mobility deployment. 

V2X-AIR delivers secure and reliable C-V2X communication through the PC5 interface, supporting critical safety applications such as collision warnings, work zone alerts, and intersection safety.

Designed for easy in-vehicle installation, the device can be paired with a smartphone application for enhanced usability across a wide range of vehicle types, from passenger cars to commercial fleets, delivering critical information to drivers for improved road safety and traffic efficiency.


Under the Build America, Buy America Act, all iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products used in federally funded projects must be domestically produced. Through localized manufacturing and assembly in Houston, Texas, the V2X-AIR fully complies with these requirements, reinforcing Ettifos’ alignment with U.S. infrastructure investment and connected mobility objectives.


With this compliance milestone, U.S. deployers can now leverage the V2X-AIR for connected mobility pilots and large-scale cooperative safety deployments while benefiting from streamlined federal eligibility for procurement and grant programs and strengthened domestic supply chain and economic resilience.

Commenting on the news, Kangmin Lee, Ettifos Chief Operating Officer, said: 

“Achieving full compliance with Build America, Buy America for the V2X-AIR represents more than regulatory readiness — it reaffirms Ettifos’ commitment to advancing U.S. infrastructure development while delivering secure, high-quality V2X solutions to the U.S. market.”

“This milestone positions Ettifos as one of the few V2X companies with a fully BABA-compliant device, enabling us to better serve federal agencies, transportation authorities, and smart mobility integrators by removing procurement barriers and strengthening domestic supply chain resilience.”

Having already established a U.S. entity in San Jose, California, in 2024, Ettifos is now accelerating its national presence following a successful Series B funding round of USD 12 million earlier this year. These efforts further enable large-scale deployments and reinforce the company’s leadership in future-ready, connected transportation systems.

Ettifos THEUS OBU and RSU Win Top Excellence Award at Korea’s TTA Awards

Ettifos' C-V2X On-board Unit (OBU) and Roadside Unit (RSU) were awarded the Top Excellence Award at the 2025 South Korea Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) Certification Awards.

Now in its 15th year, the TTA Certification Awards recognize Korea’s most innovative ICT products and technologies from leading companies, including Samsung Electronics and LG U+.

This year, from more than 3,500 tested products, only nine were selected for awards, with Ettifos honored as one of the few recipients following rigorous evaluation of usability, creativity, market potential, and technological advancement.

Ettifos’ award-winning solutions are engineered to deliver reliable and low-latency communication, essential for intelligent transportation systems, road safety, and road efficiency.

Supporting LTE-V2X (PC5) sidelink communication, the devices enable real-time transmission of safety and road-related messages between vehicles and infrastructure, providing the foundation for safer roads, cooperative driving, and reduced congestion.

Ettifos’ achievement reflects the rising importance of Korean-developed V2X technologies in the global marketplace. The company’s OBU and RSU underwent evaluation for performance, interoperability, and compliance with international V2X standards, earning the highest distinction among all entries this year.

This award marks the first case in which a domestically developed V2X communication device has proven its competitiveness in the global market through international certification and real-world validation, increasing the likelihood that it will be adopted as a standard device in public fleets and smart infrastructure.

“Receiving the Top Excellence Award is a meaningful validation of our commitment to innovation in C-V2X technology,” said Kangmin Lee, COO of Ettifos.

“As autonomous driving and smart transportation infrastructure continue to expand, we will keep proving that Korea’s technological capabilities are competitive in the global market.”

Ettifos will continue to expand its V2X portfolio, strengthen global partnerships, and support smart-city and autonomous-driving initiatives across Korea, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.

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