12 September 2016 Asia Pacific/Japan Equity Research Auto, Auto Parts, Industrial & Consumer Electronics, Electronic Components Sectors Connections Series Automotive technology insights: Electrification, Automation, Informatization: Vol.3 Informatization Figure 1: Autos to become moving data terminals The Credit Suisse Connections Series leverages our exceptional breadth of macro and micro research to deliver incisive cross-sector and cross-border thematic insights for our clients. Research Analysts Masahiro Akita 81 3 4550 7361 Source: US Department of Transportation
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[email protected] this third and final installment we delve deeper into informatization. Yoshiyasu Takemura 81 3 4550 7358 ■ Focal points: In addition to the basic functions of moving, turning, and stopping
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