Panasonic to partner CDOT on integrated connected vehicle platform

For the first time, Panasonic is to apply its integrated, intelligent automotive and traffic management technologies and other expertise to a connected transportation pilot and will partner with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to build a connected transportation program. Working with CDOT and other partners, Panasonic will focus first on connecting cars and the transportation system on I-70, one of the nation's most challenging corridors, as part of the state's RoadX program, Colorado's
October 28, 2016 Read time: 1 min
For the first time, 598 Panasonic is to apply its integrated, intelligent automotive and traffic management technologies and other expertise to a connected transportation pilot and will partner with the 5701 Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to build a connected transportation program.

Working with CDOT and other partners, Panasonic will focus first on connecting cars and the transportation system on I-70, one of the nation's most challenging corridors, as part of the state's RoadX program, Colorado's investment in technology and systems with the aim of making roads crash-free, injury-free and delay-free.
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