V2V Communication — Why Talkative Cars Could Transform Roadways
In the modern world, almost everyone stays in constant communication with their friends and family, so it’s no surprise that vehicles are being primed to become more communicative as well. As integration becomes more standard every day, it seems a logical next step for the automotive industry to begin leaning into vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication. This […]
How Technology Is Reshaping The World of Automotive Diagnostics
Not so long ago, the idea that the average consumer would be able to digitally assess their own vehicle from home was simply unfathomable. Like many aspects of the automotive industry, diagnostics have changed materially in the 21st century thanks to technological advancements. Once reserved for mechanics and other industry professionals, diagnostic information is now […]
Blockchain in The Automotive Industry: How This Cryptocurrency Darling Is Changing The Game
If you’re not familiar with Bitcoin or other decentralized forms of digital currency, then you may not be entirely certain what “blockchain technology” is. Essentially, a blockchain is an encrypted set of digital records which can only be amended incrementally, making them far more tamper-proof than ordinary files. It’s not difficult to see why this […]
Maglev: The Cars of The Future or a Diverting Rabbit Hole?
In the 21st century, the automotive industry has been understandably fixated on developing a reliable and affordable electric vehicle. After all, if the aim is to create a car that provides a viable alternative to fossil fuels, then it needs to be something realistic. What if the most exciting alternative to gasoline isn’t battery-stored electricity […]
The Million-Mile Battery
The Million-Mile Battery: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Could Change The Industry Forever In the last decade, electric vehicles (EVs) have gone from a far-off dream to a very real and present component of the automotive industry. It’s clear that EVs aren’t done rapidly progressing just yet, as talks of a […]
Foresight and Fallout: How COVID-19 Will Impact the Automotive Industry Long Term
There’s no denying that the auto industry has been hard-hit amidst the apex of the coronavirus pandemic. All across the world, automakers have faced health concerns for workers and supply chain issues, not to mention plummeting sales—and that’s just the beginning. As the outbreak begins to wane and restrictions start to relax, the question moves […]
Unlocking New Potential: How Technology is Changing the Future of Car Keys
It’s a tired and hackneyed narrative—misplacing your car keys was, perhaps, at one time comical due solely to its universal relatability, but today it seems a holdout from a more primitive time. After all, humans can figure out brain surgery and can send their fellow man into outer space, but we’re still stranded every time […]
Why GPS Tracking is Becoming an Increasingly Popular Feature in Vehicles
Many people are reluctant to accept the idea of being “tracked.” The word itself sends Orwellian shivers down many spines, inspiring half-hearted warnings that “big brother is watching.” The truth is, anyone who has a smartphone that they keep on them regularly (which is more than 80% of Americans) is already being tracked to some extent. The sort […]
The Biggest Ways Biometrics May Influence the Future of Vehicles
In the last 10 years, cell phones have gone from being a useful communication device to a literal extension of self for many people. Though it’s not likely that anyone will start sleeping with their car next to them in bed any time soon, it does seem that the automotive industry is seeing some similar […]
IoT on the Road: Why More Connected Cars are the Wave of the Future
At this point, practically everyone on the planet is deeply familiar with the Internet. The term has become so ubiquitous that few stop to think about what it actually means. The term “internet” is actually an abbreviation for “interconnected network,” and a new interconnected network of physical items is gaining traction as the next big […]