DOT's Decision to Accelerate Connected Car Rulemaking Is Right Move

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) applauds today's announcement by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx to advance its planned timeline for the vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) rulemaking.

"NHTSA is recognizing the rapid pace of innovation occurring in vehicle safety," said John Bozzella, Global Automakers president and CEO. "The faster we move toward deployment of V2V communications, the sooner consumers will receive the benefits of this lifesaving technology."

V2V communication systems are dependent on wireless technology in the 5.9 GHz spectrum. Global Automakers appreciates DOT's commitment to maintain this bandwidth and its willingness to test safe sharing proposals. The auto industry is responding to calls to share this spectrum with unlicensed Wi-Fi devices by working with DENSO International America, Inc. and Cisco Systems, Inc. to test a potential sharing approach that is compatible with V2V communications.

"We all share the vision of using advanced technologies to improve motor vehicle safety on the nation's roadways," said Bozzella. "We look forward to continuing our work with DOT and other stakeholders to ensure V2V technology becomes successful in the marketplace."

The Association of Global Automakers represents international motor vehicle manufacturers, original equipment suppliers, and other automotive-related trade associations. Our members include American Honda Motor Co., Aston Martin Lagonda of North America, Inc., Ferrari North America, Inc., Hyundai Motor America, Isuzu Motors America, Inc., Kia Motors America, Inc., Maserati North America, Inc., McLaren Automotive Ltd., Nissan North America, Inc., Subaru of America, Inc., Suzuki Motor of America, Inc., and Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

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