USAutoPARTs (U.S. Automotive Partnership for Advancing Research & Technologies) is a supplier-based, industry driven, Federal Government, State of Michigan Partnership that will perform pre-competitive, collaborative research, to advance cost-effective emerging technologies and ultimately speed the commercialization of automotive technologies.

The Partnership is open for membership to any supplier with an established research presence in the United States. More than a dozen suppliers and other relevant organizations have participated in developing the business case and organizational structure and more are expected. Suppliers will participate in defining the research projects and strategic direction for the partnership, as well as participate in the research. Three suppliers and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) serve on the organizing board of USAutoPARTs.

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Click here for press release announcing USAutoPARTs at the 2008 North American International Auto Show

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For more information about USAutoPARTs, please contact Dave Andrea, Vice President, Industry Analysis and Economics, at dandrea@oesa.org or 248.952.6401 ext. 228


Neil De Koker, President & CEO, OESA, announces the formation of the U.S. Automotive Partnership for Advancing Research & Technologies (USAutoPARTs) at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich.


Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm addresses the press during the USAutoPARTs news conference at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich.