ABI has a new report out, explaining why by 2020, more than 40 million cloud-enabled vehicles will ship per year. Automakers won’t have their head units totally based on the cloud, however, the cloud will
Bluetooth is being used to monitor traffic and display information to drivers in the city of Aarhus, Denmark. Ten digital signs, by ITS Teknik, show driving times, alternative routes and weather conditions on the busiest
Nissan is using used Leaf batteries to store energy at a Nissan facility. GM is using its used Chevy Volt batteries for sustainable energy storage at General Motors Enterprise Data Center at its Milford Proving
Chevy Silverado drivers will have Proactive Alerts soon. The service predicts and notifies drivers when certain components need servicing before it affects performance. The predictive technology will first monitor the battery, starter motor and fuel
Nissan and Green Charge Networks, are working together to give second-lives to lithium-ion Leaf batteries by using them for stationary commercial energy storage. Because they are “used” batteries the cost is lower. Companies can make
Mitsubishi Electric announced two new systems the Active Noise Control (ANC) system its new generation of FLEXConnect In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems. FLEXConnect.IVI provides an intuitive, three-screen user interface. By combining swipe and touchscreen technology, the
The Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA),will bring its Lexus RX350 connected concept car to Silicon Valley on June 19, to showcase it along with the AutoTech Council. The car shows working examples for IoT,
Automatic debuted their second-generation Bluetooth Automatic car adapter, allowing third-party “Bluetooth streaming” apps to show data from the car’s computer in real-time. The company also launched its app gallery. The new Automatic OBD-II adapter protects all wireless
Two new studies show how safety services and safety features in cars have helped reduce injuries in vehicle collisions. GM’S OnStar Injury Severity Prediction has been proven to help victims and first responders. Volvo’s City
Jaguar Land Rover is working on “Pothole Alert” sensors to detect potholes, broken drains and manhole covers then share the data with other vehicles and local authorities. When a car receives a pothole warning it
There were many announcements at TU-Detroit Automotive including awards, seminars and exhibitor news. We missed that BlackBerry now offers an over-the-air (OTA) update solution for automakers. The OTA update solution is part of the BlackBerry
Parks Associates research reports that there are increasingly connected cars in the United States. The company reported the following figures: 10% of vehicle owners in U.S. broadband households have access to built-in apps or can