Posted Feb 17, 2011, by John Day
More evidence that cars are fast becoming computing devices on wheels and that vehicle occupants want the same kind of interactive experience inside the car that they have everywhere else.
This week Renesas announced a new family of automotive systems on chips (R-Car M1) that target navigation and multimedia applications in midrange, as opposed to luxury vehicles. Renesas noted that dashboard-mounted … Read More
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u-blox,
near field communication,
Telematics,
NXP Semiconductors,
Mobile World Congress,
GPS modules,
Renesas,
Continental AG
Posted Jan 16, 2011, by John Day
The year has scarcely begun and it’s already looking like a momentous one for telematics. OnStar announced that it will make its key features available on non-GM vehicles via a standalone rearview mirror bearing OnStar’s trademark blue button.
And then Hyundai announced Blue Link, powered by ATX Group with help from Aeris Communications for cellular connectivity and TeleCommunication Systems for turn-by-turn … Read More
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OnStar,
iSuppli,
TeleCommunication Systems,
AXT Group,
Blue Link,
Aeris Communications,
Telematics,
Hyundai Sonata,
Hyundai Veloster,
turn-by-turn navigation,
GM,
Hyundai
Posted Apr 7, 2010, by John Day
I can’t imagine that too many people relish the thought of running out of gas or, at some time in the future, when driving an electric vehicle (EV), running out of juice. “Range anxiety is the fear that the latter might happen, and Frost & Sullivan suggests that it can be mitigated with telematics. The less anxiety the better, I say.
Range anxiety remains the major challenge to be resolved to facilitate … Read More
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plug-in hybrid vehicles,
neighborhood electric vehicles,
Praveen Chandrasekar,
charging stations,
city electric vehicles,
battery electric vehicles,
Range Anxiety,
Hohm energy management application,
Microsoft,
Telematics,
Ford,
Frost & Sullivan
Posted Feb 22, 2010, by John Day
I’ve seen a lot of really cool automotive electrical and electronics technology that hasn’t yet reached the market, not because the technology won’t work but because automakers have not yet articulated a sufficient business case.
What’s the problem? I asked Ralf Hug specifically about the business case for telematics, where he has a lot of experience on both the OEM and supplier side. He asks himself … Read More
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Microsoft Windows,
Ralf Hug,
Ford Sync,
Telematics
Posted Jan 21, 2010, by John Day
DENSO’s Blue Harmony is among the more recent in-vehicle communications and infotainment systems to hit the market. Like others in the space, Blue Harmony promises compatibility with current and future devices for consumers who want to stay connected while in their car.
DENSO says Blue Harmony will allow drivers to access their consumer electronics devices and off-board information and services safely. … Read More
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In-Vehicle Communications,
DENSO,
Infotainment,
App Store,
Visteon,
Voice Recognition,
AutoLinQ,
802.11,
iSuppli,
Consumer Electronics Show,
Phil Magney,
Continental AG,
Telematics,
Blue Harmony,
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication,
Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling