The construction of Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group's $10-billion liquid crystal display manufacturing plant along 1-94 south of Milwaukee has made the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation's plan to equip its freeway with infrastructure for connected and autonomous vehicle technology more critical. In June, Wisconsin received $160 million in federal funds for a major upgrade of I-94 south that is a critical transportation link in Foxconn's supply chain. The IT manufacturer plans to use connected vehicles that exchange safety and traffic info as well as autonomous vehicles.
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