Multinational Activities of Major U.S. Automotive Producers. Volume III. Research, Development, and Engineering Abroad.

摘要

This is Volume III of the report on the multinational activities of the four major U.S. automotive producers. The primary objective of Volume III is to evaluate the RD&E activities performed abroad by the U.S. automotive multinationals in order to determine: (a) which foreign subsidiaries participate in RD&E efforts; (b) the magnitude of RD&E efforts made by these foreign subsidiaries; (c) the particular location and capabilities of RD&E efforts performed abroad; and, (d) the particular type of RD&E performed at different locations abroad. In addition, the report assesses: (e) the factors which cause the establishment and evolution of RD&E activities abroad by the U.S. automotive multinationals; and, (f) the significance and probable future of RD&E performed abroad by the U.S. automotive multinationals.