The evolution of technology has been helpful over the decades, as we now have new innovations and upgrades of existing technologies. The automotive industry has worked closely with technology and has also evolved as much as technology has. Technology has redefined how cars are manufactured, operated and maintained, and also how they function. This includes the way they use fuel, engines, solar systems, and electric lights, which includes the recent innovative LED Headlights.
This evolution has improved safety on the road while driving and has also helped improve the driving experience for many people.
The Impact of New Technologies on the Automotive Industry
1. Autonomous Vehicles
When cars were first invented, the original plan was to have a driver behind the wheel but today, there are self-driving cars also known as Autonomous Vehicles. This kind of car is designed to sense its environment and move safely with little or no human input while responding accurately to external conditions. The automation is in six levels and the higher the level, the more tendency it has to operate independently.
The advantages of this are numerous, some of which include increased safety on the road, decreased number of accidents, less traffic congestion, lower fuel emissions, environmental gains, more productive time, and greater independence especially for people with disabilities.
2. Smart Car Technologies
We know how smartphones have developed in recent times and how the features are being integrated into the automotive industry. For example, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto allow users to use their phones while they drive without having to pick them up. With this, drivers do not have to check their screens anymore, which helps reduce the risk of road accidents.
There are also other smart car technologies such as Automated Parking, Car integration with Smartwatch and the 3D Gestures that allow drivers to interact easily with their cars through simple gestures.
3. Improved User Interactivity
As the automotive industry improves, more work is done to improve the capacity of user interactivity, in order to make the experience worth it. This includes onboard computers that enable the user to control GPS, cruise control, and vehicle temperature. There are also smart dashboards that allow onboard tablets so that users can read phone messages and play music through a single interface.
What to Expect in the Future
What is there to expect in the automotive industry as technology continues to evolve? Lots more than what we already have today. Some of these existing technologies will be developed to something more efficient.
One key thing to look forward to is fuel-efficient rides that can save users hundreds of dollars in fuel each year while improving road safety. This is already in place, with Tesla being at the forefront. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will also be implemented to improve the technology of cars and make vehicles Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
There is so much more to expect in the future of cars but one key thing to note is that technology will forever evolve and will change the automotive industry with new innovations.