The BasqueCCAM.test project, as part of Mercedes’ PERTE for the Connected and Electric Vehicle (VEC), has developed and deployed a unique Living Lab in the Basque Country for the validation of Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) technologies under both real and controlled conditions.

This laboratory combines advanced physical and digital infrastructure, 5G connectivity, and hybrid V2X technologies (ITS-G5 and 5G-V2X), enabling the development and testing of innovative connected and automated vehicle solutions.

The deployment has been structured across three complementary environments:

• Controlled environment: a secure area for initial testing and controlled validation of advanced driving functions.
• Urban environment: integration in real-world traffic scenarios with high density and complexity.
• Interurban environment: highway corridors for continuity of service testing, high-speed trials, and network handover validation.

Establish a reference Living Lab in the Basque Country for CCAM technology validation.

Develop and test advanced connected and automated vehicle functions.

Ensure interoperability with international standards (ETSI, 3GPP, ASAM).

Promote technology transfer and public–private collaboration.

DEPLOYED USE CASES

• Automated Valet Parking (AVP) – Controlled Environment
• Automated and teleoperated parking system, supported by infrastructure capable of detecting available spaces, guiding vehicles, and enabling remote control in critical scenarios.
• Urban Access Control (UAC) – Urban Environment
• Dynamic management of entry to Low Emission Zones (LEZ) based on traffic and emission criteria, with vehicle prioritization and real-time V2X communication.
• Advanced C-ITS Services on Highways (HCDS) – Interurban Environment
• Validation of Day 1 and Day 2 cooperative services along high-speed corridors, ensuring connectivity continuity.

The project has involved participation from Basque public administrations, technology companies, and research centers, coordinated by BasqueCCAM.

It has deployed solutions that lay the groundwork for future commercial implementation of CCAM services, positioning the Basque Country as a European reference for validation and certification of connected vehicle technologies.