When it first made an appearance on the market in 2010, Uber was likened to a taxi service. However, it stood out by having clean cars, good prices and small details that kept their clients happy, like offering free water for instance.
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Ford Motor Co. and St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University in Russia have been working together to enhance vehicle communication technology in hopes of taking connected cars to a whole new level. The interesting part here is the fact that they’ve used telematics technology, which is commonly deployed in advancing space robot communications, to develop a highly reliable data communications system for connected cars.
At the beginning of November this year, two former Skype co-founders, Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis, announced the launch of a brand new company called Starship Technologies. Their mission? To make local delivery free. Their solution? Self-driving delivery robots.
Read MoreDriverless cars became an important part of the automotive industry over the last few years. Mainly, they became so popular because of current traffic safety issues. More than 33,000 people die each year due to car accidents which are often caused by human error.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that more and more vehicle manufacturers are willing to invest in self-driving cars. Although there are safety issues concerning the automatic pilot, major brands are investing a lot of resources into making sure that they can be the first to develop and further improve this innovative technology.
Read MoreThe connected vehicle industry is growing more and more each day, with large brands announcing the development of new revolutionary technology quite often. Thus, we need to start focusing on safety issues that were already pointed out by test drivers and specialists. This is why the research car was manufactured.
Read MoreFor a few years now, tech enthusiasts and the press have been talking about this new industry of driverless cars. Even though things have moved along quite well, there are still a few issues that need to be addressed.
Read MoreRobert Bosch GmbH, or Bosch, is a German engineering and electronics company. Many of you might know Bosch as a distributor of household appliances, power tools and other industrial and building products, but the reality is that the German manufacturer made history in the smart car industry by using its technology for futuristic systems and ending up as one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive components measured by 2011 revenues.
Read MoreSeptember marked many important events: The refugee crisis got bigger, the Blood Moon rose over the sky and Frankfurt opened its doors for the 66th edition of IAA – Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung. The biggest Auto Show of the year marked the beginning of a new technological era in terms of engines, power and car features.
Read MoreIn the last couple of years, we were able to witness an increase in the number of connected car startups being launched. Lately, there has been a lot of interest lately related to connected vehicles technology and other applications that will ultimately allow cars to become smarter than ever before.
Read MoreBoth automakers and traditional tech companies are racing to blend mobility and functionality into an autonomous vehicle that does it all. The connected Jaguar Land Rover is one of the latest attempts to win the battle over connected cars.
Read MoreNew technology can be extremely challenging at first, as we have seen with in-car devices. Companies are struggling to find the best solutions that can be integrated into a connected car. Whether it’s a simple Bluetooth connection between the car and the driver’s smartphone or more complex functionalities like being able to access the car from a long distance, the trend of making our smartphones become more and more connected to our cars is here to stay.
Read MoreThere has been quite a lot of debate in the recent months on the subject of whether connected cars would be something that would benefit people and society or not. There are many who oppose the idea of connected vehicles because they fear that technology will simply not be able to accommodate all their needs and ensure their safety.
Read MoreWhen it comes to self-driving technology, people have voiced their opinions time and time again regarding the safety aspect. However, even though autonomous vehicle manufacturers have shown that driverless cars are quite safe, with more and more developments being planned in the near future, consumers are still pretty wary.
Read MoreZubie is a company that sells a device which allows you to connect your car to your smartphone. The device is basically a key that you plug in under your car’s dashboard and it will keep it constantly connected to the cloud. This connected car company uses a wireless connection, GPS and sensors that will monitor the car’s health, even when it’s parked.
Read MoreYou know how many TV shows like Friends or Seinfeld take place in a fake city? If you’ve ever seen one of those behind-the-scenes episodes from TV, then you would know that, although it may look like a real city and a real coffee shop, those places that the main characters hang out in are actually fake.
Read MoreThis is something we were all wondering: When would vehicle manufacturers make the jump from driverless cars to driverless trucks? At first, it might not seem like a great idea because of the numerous implications. However, you need to understand that this desire to move on to larger vehicles has been born out of necessity. You can’t argue against the fact that self-driving technology will do wonders for various shipping or transport companies.
Read MoreSince their initial release, Google’s self-driving cars have been constantly updated, from design to technical features. By now, Google’s cars have driven around 1.7 million miles and have been involved in 11 minor accidents.
Read MoreThere is no denying that today’s society is getting more and more eco-friendly as time passes. Of course, this definitely comes as good news for everyone because it will lead to an improved quality of life. However, it also comes as great news for the manufacturers of driverless cars.
Read MoreThe unpleasant truth about the connected car is that, at least for a while, the price for such a car will be quite high. This means that not many people will be able to afford it, despite the fact that most of them want one. For many, a smart car means more than a car that is connected to the Internet, has lots of apps and built-in features. The connected car comes as an extension to one’s smartphone. While some cars come with smart technology, it is not as evolved as the one you can find in connected vehicles.
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