“There’s fewer surprises about breakdowns, parts that need to be replaced,” said Leo McCloskey, vice president of marketing for Airbiquity.
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The Leaf’s system, for example, can send information about battery efficiency back to Nissan, where researchers can use it to improve the next generation of electric vehicles, or alert drivers when their tire pressure is low or repairs are needed. The moves also represent more data than ever being exchanged between manufacturers and consumers. Nissan, Ford, and GM have all developed smartphone apps to go with their ICT systems. GM also announced it will showcase at CES a Buick using GM’s Onstar Service with Verizon’s 4G LTE network that enables video chatting (erm, anyone see a crash hazard here?), home monitoring and impact detection. Ford’s Sync computer system is now in 3 million vehicles, enabling voice command-activated entertainment options as well as safety features like automatic 911 operator connection in the event of a crash. The information and communication technology (ICT) system for the Leaf is one among several efforts among automakers - not to mention many cleantech startups - towards data-driven efficiency, as well as cloud-enabled entertainment.
The shift isn’t limited to electric cars, though. Given that electric cars are a relatively new technology and come with an above-average price tag, these extra features add both the cool and luxury factor while also helping consumers understand the car’s range and tailor their driving habits to it. The platform comes standard with Nissan’s all-electric Leaf (console and car pictured), which is currently is all booked up with the carmaker’s initial run of 20,000 reservations.Įlectric vehicles like the Leaf, the partially-electric Chevrolet Volt and Tesla’s upcoming all-electric Model S sedan all offer some kind of souped-up display system. Nissan’s system allows drivers to search for charging stations and plot routes that will use less of the electric car’s battery (avoiding slopes, for instance), and connects the drivers through a global cloud that Airbiquity operates for Nissan. In a move that shows off the latest move among automakers to bring cars to the digital age, Airbiquity and Hitachi Automotive Systems showcased a connected services technology system for electric vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show in las Vegas today.
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