• Home
  • EV News
  • EV Blogs
  • Podcast
  • Videos
  • Vehicles
    • Electric Cars
    • Tata Electric Cars
    • OLA Electric
    • Power Electric Scooters
    • Economy Scooters
    • Electric Cycles
    • Electric MotorCycles
    • Electric Cargo Vehicles
    • Campus Vehicles
  • Categories
    • Community Charging
    • Buyer's Guides
    • Real Life EV Stories
    • How To Guides
    • EV Test Reports
    • EV Travelogues
    • EV Conversions
    • Events
    • Educate
  • About Us
  • Forum
PluginIndia

The Future of Mobility is NOT Electric, unless...

29/12/2017

1 Comment

 
By Shikha Krishna
...it is also 'Connected'.
This is Part I of my Connected Vehicle series.

Although Electric Vehicles (EVs) are making more news than Fuel Cell Technology, experts still find it hard to predict which one of the two would be the winner in future, or may be they would go hand in hand as two options (like petrol & diesel today)
But there is one technology which is sure shot going to be the winner - the technology of 'çonnected cars' OR 'connected vehicles' - no points for guessing why numerous non - auto brands are developing their own EV's - Apple, Google, Xiaomi, etc. They may either vertically integrate their EV's with their connected appliances or license out the software to existing partners/EV OEMs to offer seamless connectivity.
Picture

What is a connected vehicle?
A connected vehicle is a lot more than a wi-fi hotspot or a remote smartphone app through which it is connected to it's owner! It is in fact internet enabled and has variety of sensors, through which it is able to send and receive signals, sense the physical environment around it (V2I) and interacts with other vehicles (V2V) or entities (V2X).

How can one have access to connected vehicle technology?
Leading brands like Qualcomm, Tech Mahindra, Verizon, Google, Cisco offer solutions for in-car telematics and sell directly to auto component suppliers/OEMs. The package can be customized to need with a variety of applications as per requirement.

What are the benefits of connected vehicle technology?

Today's consumer is more digital and more connected than ever. Most premium and luxury car brands today offer infotainment systems that mirror one's smart phone on the infotainment touchscreen. Few also offer gesture and voice controls. This is the first level of connectivity. In future, through telematics, connected EVs would be able to generate enormous amount of data, that both consumers and industry would be able to use to their advantage.
McKinsey in it's report 'Creating value from car data' mentions 3 ways in which industry would be able to create value for itself & customers.
 
Picture
Speed to market is a critical factor. A new car development cycle can typically take 7 years, but software iteration cycle is just months long and are often complex. According to a PWC report, established companies are looking to invest in, partner with or even acquire new startups that are emerging in the connected vehicle space.
In my next article (Part II) I will attempt to build future scenarios through examples, on how connected vehicle technology can truly make our drives a delight.
Feel free to leave your comments on how you think Connected vehicle technology can help us take a leap from how we drive today.
1 Comment
Caiman link
10/4/2018 12:16:37 pm

Electric vehicles is a innovative revolution in transportation, recently people are getting awareness of electric vehicles.Connected vehicles is a sparking idea as it improves safety, reduces cost.Caiman is the leading manufacturer of electric vehicles want to know more about us visit http://www.caimanauto.com

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Categories

    All
    Ask Your EV Guru
    Blogs From Heart & Soul
    Buyers Guides
    Charging Stations
    Clean Energy
    Commercial Vehicles
    Community Initiatives
    Conversion Kits
    Electric Bikes
    Electric Bus
    Electric Cars
    Electric MotorCycles
    Electric Scooters
    Events
    EV Expos & Exhibitions
    EV Industry News
    EV Technology
    EV Travelogues
    How To Guides
    Interviews
    Podcasts
    RE:LIVE Events
    Student Projects
    Surveys

    Archives

    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013

    RSS Feed

Plug in india

About us
Advertise with us
Contact us

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

Support US

Get access to exclusive perks
  • Become a YouTube member
  • Become a Patreon

Subscribe to our newsletter

© COPYRIGHT 2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Home
  • EV News
  • EV Blogs
  • Podcast
  • Videos
  • Vehicles
    • Electric Cars
    • Tata Electric Cars
    • OLA Electric
    • Power Electric Scooters
    • Economy Scooters
    • Electric Cycles
    • Electric MotorCycles
    • Electric Cargo Vehicles
    • Campus Vehicles
  • Categories
    • Community Charging
    • Buyer's Guides
    • Real Life EV Stories
    • How To Guides
    • EV Test Reports
    • EV Travelogues
    • EV Conversions
    • Events
    • Educate
  • About Us
  • Forum