Germany - Automotive - History
08.09.2014
The German government recommends DAB+ as the platform for delivery of safety relevant traffic data. All German car manufacturers provide DAB+ dealer fit solutions and they are working on the integration of additional data services for in-car usage such as Slideshow or EPG for in-car and TPEG in particular. Various aftermarket solutions are available to allow digital radio reception in car.
The following models are available with digital radio built-in as standard:
- Skoda Octavia Elegance
- VW Jetta Hybrid
- Opel Ampera ePioneer Edition
- All Lexus models with hard drive navigation-system
TPEG
Two commercial service providers (Garmin and Mediamobile) have been broadcasting traffic and travel information using the TPEG standard via the national DAB+ multiplex since 2013. In addition, the public service ARD-TPEG-service is broadcast by several regional ARD-multiplexes, fulfilling the European Commission ITS directive requiring European Union member states to provide drivers with free safety related traffic information.
11.09.2013
All German car manufacturers provide DAB+ dealer fit solutions and they are working on the integration of additional data services for in-car usage such as Slideshow or EPG for in-car and TPEG in particular. Also various aftermarket solutions are available to allow digital radio reception in car.
The following models are available with digital radio built-in as standard:
- Skoda Octavia Elegance
- VW Jetta Hybrid
- Opel Ampera ePioneer Edition
- All Lexus models with hard drive navigation-system
Prices for the dealer fit solutions vary between €200 for simple car radios and up to €1,000 for full-featured navitainer solutions.
TPEG
The most important data service for drivers on-air is TPEG and all car-manufacturers are currently observing the development of TPEG transmissions in Germany. Since early 2013 (Mediamobile) and mid 2013 (Garmin) two commercial traffic service providers have been broadcasting the TPEG standard on-air via the national DAB+ multiplex. Also since 2011 the public ARD-TPEG-service, which is available on several regional ARD-multiplexes, can also be received. This service will fulfil the commitment laid out by the EC directive (ITS directive) for each country in Europe to provide free safety related traffic information. TPEG – the future mobility service – will surely
be one of the major success metrics for the evolution of the in-car receiver market.