Webcast eyes intelligent transport systems market trends
Aug 29, 2010 — views: 25The global market for V2X communications and cooperative transportation systems will be the subject of a free webcast on September 2 by Frost & Sullivan’s Automotive & Transportation Group. The event will feature an analyst briefing on the possible mandates expected on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) systems in the U.S., an overview of the risks and challenges associated with their deployment, and an in depth analysis of market trends in Europe and Asia.
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