Vehicular communication and Michigan

With the global economic downturn auto manufacturers have been hit especially hard. Michigan, home to the US automotive industry, are investigating the benefits of a large scale investments in developing automotive communications systems.

From the press release:

"The state stands to gain approximately 16,000 full-time jobs and $177 million in annual income tax revenue by establishing Michigan as the home of the vehicle communications technology industry, according to a report commissioned by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and prepared by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). Funded by MDOT, CAR studied the economic and industrial impacts and benefit-cost analysis of establishing Michigan’s leadership position in the emerging vehicle communications technology industry."

"As the home of the American automotive industry, Michigan is uniquely positioned to lead the development and deployment of connected vehicle technology,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “We have an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of transportation by improving safety and mobility on our roads and highways."

Get the report from the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) here