Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems Are Gaining Momentum Worldwide Despite Challenges, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S., Japan and several EU countries are working toward a national, multi-modal surface transportation system that will establish a connected transportation environment among vehicles, the infrastructure, and portable devices.  Such a cooperative system is to serve the public good by leveraging technology in order to maximize driver safety and mobility while improving environmental performance and focusing more on deployment.  However, a number of challenges, like complex business model issues and cooperation among different stakeholders must be addressed before the market can reach its full potential.

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To provide unique insights into the global market for V-V and V-X systems, the Automotive & Transportation Group at Frost & Sullivan (http://www.transportation.frost.com) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an online analyst briefing presentation on Thursday, 2 September, 2010 at 4:00 pm BST.  

This briefing will benefit vehicle manufacturers, silicon component manufacturers, ADAS suppliers, telecommunication companies, road authorities and operators, governmental agencies, service providers, as well as PND and vehicle navigation system suppliers.

Highlights of the briefing include an overview of the possible mandates expected on V-V systems in the United States, an overview of the risks and challenges associated with their deployment, and an in depth analysis of market trends in Europe and Asia.

"As countries worldwide brace themselves for ever increasing traffic density, cooperative systems promise to deliver close to accident-free, efficient and clean road systems," notes Frost & Sullivan Automotive & Transportation Group Senior Research Analyst, Aswin Kumar P. "Cooperative systems are the next big wave in intelligent transport systems (ITS) which are gaining momentum in Europe as well as in United States and Japan."  

To participate in this briefing, please email Monika Kwiecinska at [email protected] with: your full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail, address, city, state and country and a registration link will be e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

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