| Yasushi Fukunaga | Hitachi Research Lab., Research and Development Gr., |
| Akio Muko, Dr. Eng. | Development Headquarters, Automotive Systems, |
| Tatsuo Yoshioka | Public & Social Systems Div., Total Solutions Div., |
| Yutaka Saito | Public & Municipal Systems Div., Power & Industrial Systems, |
Hitachi, Ltd. took the initiative in launching research and development on ITS (intelligent transport systems) businesses in the early 1990s, and the results are now clearly evident in the growth of VICS (vehicle information and communication system) and car navigation businesses. The latter 1990s then saw the sudden emergence of mobile communications, thus setting the stage for new ITS capabilities exploiting dedicated cell phones, general purpose communication networks, such as mobile and broadcasting systems. As a comprehensive electrical equipment manufacturer, Hitachi has divisions dedicated to information and telecommunications systems, power and electrical equipment, semiconductors and integrated circuits, automotive products, and consumer data appliances. By combining core technologies from these different areas and adding Hitachi's extensive experience gained in working on ITS over the past ten years, Hitachi is ideally positioned to vertically integrate new services and promote the emergence of new markets. Enhancing its position even more, Hitachi's Automotive Products group has close ties with the auto industry, the company has built up relationships as "Best Solutions Partner" with many of leading auto manufacturers and transport companies, and has pioneered many new business areas such as telematics.
 | The Hitachi Hyoron (Japanese Only) |
intelligent transport systems, telematics, adaptive cruise control system, interoperability
