Car Connectivity Consortium continues growth with addition of DENSO as new charter member
Beaverton, United States – Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) has announced the appointment of DENSO, a mobility supplier, as their new charter member. With this, the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), will also welcome Eric Smith, chief architect, digital key, at DENSO, who will be joining the board of directors.
“DENSO is an innovative company with a keen focus on developing ways to expand mobility in the automotive industry and society,” says Alysia Johnson, president of the CCC. “We are thrilled to have DENSO as a charter member and welcome Eric Smith as our newest member to our distinguished board of directors.”
DENSO is a global supplier of advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in nearly 200 facilities worldwide to produce electrification systems, powertrain systems, thermal systems, mobility electronics and other advanced solutions such as end-to-end digital key technology. Additionally, DENSO has created a mobility as a service concept based on Internet of Things technology to replicate real-life urban environments and traffic conditions in a virtual space, enabling the collection and analysis of data to anticipate traffic issues. The result is a safer, securer and more convenient mobility experience for drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
“DENSO is honored to join the CCC and support its efforts to optimise mobility through connected solutions,” says Smith. “It’s also a personal thrill to join its board of directors, an accomplished group representing many dynamic fields. I look forward to learning from and working with them as we explore how connectivity can increase safety and create more seamless experiences on and near roadways.”
DENSO joins charter members Apple, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Google, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, NXP, Panasonic, Samsung, Thales, Volkswagen and Xiaomi with representatives on the board. Working together with its 190+ members, the CCC represents industry support from the majority of the vehicle and smartphone industry, as well as broad ecosystem support from component, test and sub-system manufacturers.
To learn more about the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), please visit Car Connectivity Consortium.
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