Understanding the role, influence, and structure of industry and regulatory associations, technical consortia, and standards bodies in shaping the global automotive industry.
Learners will be able to identify and analyze the functions of global, regional, and national bodies such as SIAM, ACEA, OICA, NHTSA, SAE, ISO, and sector-specific technical committees.
Functions, history and membership of OICA, ITF, and international groupings.
Role of NHTSA, NCAP, UNECE, and local regulators in safety, emissions, and compliance mandates.
Examines SAE, ISO, IEEE working groups, technical advisory roles, and influence on IT standards.
Examines joint task forces, industry lobbying, harmonization initiatives, events, and publications.
Covers roadmaps, consensus-building, integration with government and private sector future trends.
Membership criteria, lobbying, reporting, policy statements, and regional harmonization.