Auto Industry, Tech Firms Form Smart Transportation Coalition
The U.S. auto industry, high-tech firms and intelligent transportation firms have partnered to promote vehicle connectivity and self-driving cars.
The U.S. auto industry, high-tech firms and intelligent transportation firms have partnered to promote vehicle connectivity and self-driving cars.
The Smart Transportation Innovation Coalition says it aims to help educate lawmakers and policy leaders about the societal benefits of advanced mobility technologies. The group also hopes to help shape standards and regulations affecting would-be personal mobility options.
The group's initial members include the:
- Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
- Assn. of Global Automakers
- Information Technology Industry Council
- Intelligent Car Coalition
- Intelligent Transportation Society of America
- Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Assn.
- National Automobile Dealers Assn.
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