Forbes: Google vs. Detroit? Collaboration, not competition is the answer
According to Forbes writer Joann Muller, Google’s driverless car and the connected vehicles research project at the University of Michigan are working towards the same goal, and eventually will work together.
UMTRI's connected vehicle project is funded by the US Department of Transportation and has the cooperation 8 different auto manufacturers.
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Google, Microsoft, Intel, and even Apple have a place at the table in Muller’s automotive future, but as partners sharing their digital expertise with the established industry leaders, not leading the charge themselves.

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