Innovations in Automotive Technology are an exciting part of the automotive industry. The advances in technology are making cars better, safer and more efficient. Some of the innovations are Autonomous vehicles, mixed models and the use of Infotainment systems.
Connectivity
Increasing consumer demand for mobile connectivity has led to new innovations in car connectivity. While these technologies will have a positive impact on traffic safety, they will also offer advantages to manufacturers and dealers. Automotive manufacturers must adapt to meet consumers’ expectations and to remain competitive.
The most important thing for a car maker to do is to develop a high-performance data network. This will allow them to connect to customers and to provide a wide variety of services. However, this is only part of the equation. A manufacturer must also ensure the security of the network and the reliability of data transfers.
Another key area of focus is the plethora of applications that can be supported by automotive data connectivity. These applications include GPS, telematics, vehicle-to-vehicle technology, eCall emergency solutions, navigation, and telecommunications.
Infotainment systems
The demand for in-car infotainment has skyrocketed in recent years. This growing need for entertainment in cars coincides with the rise of smartphones.
Cars with in-car infotainment systems offer a whole new user experience to drivers and passengers. They provide real-time traffic updates, hands-free calling, and entertainment. These infotainment systems are also equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, which allows drivers and passengers to use their mobile devices without taking their eyes off the road.
Car manufacturers are also looking to increase their in-house development of vehicle software. Some German car makers have dedicated vehicle software engineering units. Others are working with technology partners like Google and Apple.
The size of the touchscreens has increased in recent years. While some vehicles use a single screen for the control center, others use a combination of screens.
Security solutions
Today’s automobiles are packed with technological innovations and rely on advanced digital architectures. These features provide drivers with a wide range of convenience and safety measures. But the growing use of connected technologies has also created an environment of potential cybersecurity risks.
As vehicle systems become increasingly complex and feature-rich, they also increase the attack surface. Cyber-attacks can wreak havoc on the system. If an attacker gains unauthorized access to the vehicle, he could tamper with its electronic control units or hack into its onboard computers. He may also use V2V communications to target the car.
To keep their vehicles safe, auto manufacturers must ensure they source parts from trusted suppliers. They must also develop a strategy to protect their vehicle systems from cybersecurity attacks.
A comprehensive security solution includes hardware and software, both of which can identify and monitor threats. Moreover, it should be flexible enough to work with shared and private ecosystems.
Mixed models
The benefits of using mixed models for automotive technology production are numerous. These include reducing inventory, eliminating changeovers, and smoothing the demand on upstream components. But there’s also a downside. Modern production systems can be plagued by sequence deviations, which can be a costly misfortune. Fortunately, a little AI magic can go a long way to improving this thorny problem.
The mixed model aficionado’s must-know toolkit is comprised of three elements. First, there’s the model: the non-steady state with class-wise parameters. Next, there’s the steady state parameter. And finally, there’s the intercept, which pools all the information from all the observations at a given level.
While many of these elements are common to all kinds of production systems, it’s worth noting that they’re particularly valuable in mixed model scenarios. For example, the decomposition of variance is often used to assess how well a particular model fits the data.
Autonomous vehicles
As the automotive industry continues to evolve, autonomous vehicles will become a key part of its future. Several states have introduced legislation on automated vehicles, and more are likely to do so.
Autonomous cars are expected to help increase the safety of consumers. They can take risks more efficiently, save fuel, and operate at lower speeds. This type of vehicle will also help improve land use in urban settings. In the future, these cars may be able to merge into traffic on their own.
The United States needs to address key legal and policy issues before autonomous vehicles can be widely used on public streets. Developing a uniform set of regulations and policies for all states is crucial.
The number of states considering legislation regarding autonomous vehicles has increased each year. In 2015, sixteen states proposed bills. These included Nevada, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Utah.