Increasingly connected, cars are becoming mobile devices on wheels. Running alongside the internet of things, connected cars not only revolutionize intelligent transportation systems (ITS) but also provide drivers and passengers more innovative services.
The connected car is booming. Automakers and Silicon Valley companies are extending their interactive offerings with built-in or brought-in solutions like Ford Sync, General Motors OnStar, Volvo On Call, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
The cars are made possible thanks to computerized in-vehicle terminals once exclusive to luxurious vehicles. By integrating vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, wireless connectivity, and mobile devices, these terminals deliver smarter and safer driving experience with in-vehicle infotainment, navigation, vehicle diagnosis, and traffic updates. For instance, drivers can stream online music and share real-time location and estimated arrival time using location-based services like Glympse.
Additionally, in-vehicle terminals can send in-vehicle data over vehicle-to-Cloud (V2C) connection for further analysis, assisting in increasing fuel efficiencies, reducing repair costs, and improving road conditions. It is possible that drivers are notified with the latest vehicle information for preventive maintenance while transport departments can be informed about potholes for repairs.
The innovation does not stop here. In-vehicle terminals turn car dashboards into vehicles' control centers, boosting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) upgrades and creating new business models. Passengers can also benefit by enjoying media streaming services like Karaoke.
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Prevalence of connected cars turns vehicle into mobile devices, revolutionizes ITS, and provides more value-added services.
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