Much of the current research and experimentation is conducted in the United StatesU.S. DOT VII . Retrieved 21 February 2007. where coordination is ensured through the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium, consisting of automobile manufacturers (Ford, General Motors, Daimler Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Volkswagen, BMW), IT suppliers, U.S. Federal and state transportation departments, and professional associations.Full speed ahead for intelligent car design, Financial Times, 20 February 2007 Trialling is taking place in MichiganMichigan DOT VII Program. Retrieved 21 February 2007. and California.Expediting Vehicle Infrastructure Integration . Retrieved 21 February 2007
