Live Webinar: Automate and Drive Toward the Use of AI in Fleet Management
As you plan your priorities for 2024, Digital Transformation for fleets is likely high on your list. Leveraging Automation and AI are pivotal steps in making this transformation a reality.
To equip yourself for upcoming discussions on these topics, we invite you to attend our live panel discussion on Automation and AI for fleets.
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Digital Car Keys Are Here. Are We Ready?
First we had hand cranks. Then real keys, followed by key fobs. And now we have “digital keys,” which enables you to lock, unlock, and start your car from your phone.
Before digital key technology can reach ubiquity, there are still a lot of issues that need to be worked out. What kinds of technology should be used: Near-field communication (NFC)? Ultra wideband (UWB)? Bluetooth? How do we ensure it’s safe from hackers? And what happens when your phone runs out of batteries?
The need for global standards and solutions for smartphone and in-vehicle connectivity is what’s spurring the industry to come together to formulate a plan for the future.
Internet of Things: Who Are the Leaders in Intelligent In-Vehicle Displays for the Automotive Industry?
According to GlobalData, there are 10+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established automotive companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of intelligent in-vehicle displays.
Magna International is one of the leading patent filers in intelligent in-vehicle displays. The company has developed curved OLED displays that provide a wider field of view and a more immersive viewing experience for drivers.
In terms of application diversity, Hyundai Motor leads the pack, while Kia and THG stood in the second and third positions, respectively. By means of geographic reach, Magna International held the top position, followed by Continental and Ford Motor.
Another Way to Improve EV Charging Stations: Architecture
When it comes to improving EV charging stations, how well they work gets most of the attention.
A competition was held for architects to design creative and desirable EV charging stations. Creative amenities, including workout rooms and other nice things, are now being considered. Outdoor recreation can even be integrated into the experience to make it healthier and happier.
When people can choose whether to go to the nice charging station and the ugly and bad one, the better stations are probably going to win out. Even more importantly, whole towns might get skipped over if they don’t have a nice charging station.
Can the National Electric Grid Meet the Challenge of an EV Revolution?
By David Lewis, Founder and CEO, MoveEV
The current energy grid was not designed for vehicles that require electricity for fuel. However, the expected surge in EV demand is proceeding in tandem with the evolution of the energy grid.
McKinsey recently estimated more than 48 million EVs will be on the road by 2030, creating an annual charging demand of up to 230 billion kilowatt hours ― a vast leap from the estimated 11 billion kWh today.
Thankfully, a nationwide effort is underway to allow EV drivers to maximize the capacity of the existing grid ― and, in some cases, even add to its capacity.
