Car Technologies to Look Out For In 2017
The automobile industry is always on the verge of a change. There is always a certain new piece of technology that enters into the industry, taking over the predecessor. Part of the reason for this is that there is great competition in the automobile industry around the globe. Whether an automaker competes locally or internationally, it needs to remain at the pinnacle of quality and performance to keep the major share of the wallet.
In 2016, there were several new trends in auto-techs that we got to experience. From Ford’s SYNC to the Apple’s Carplay, from the continual shift to battery-powered automobiles to the bio-fuel engines, a lot happened this past year. This makes us wonder what we can expect from the year 2017. What are the technologies that are bound to make 2017 another step forward in the automobile industry?
To get a better understanding of the subject, let us go through some of the most anticipated tech trends to watch out for this year.
Talking Cars
Humans talk to humans. Thanks to the upheaval of technology, humans can even talk to tech now—the popular Ford SYNC for instance—but 2017 is expected to take things a little beyond that. It is quite probable that we will see cars in 2017 that have the ability to talk to other cars.
Cadillac CTS has already begun working on it and is expected to introduce a V2V (vehicle to vehicle) system. This system will let automobiles exchange information like their speed, the weather, accidents, sudden breaking, and a lot more.
Autonomous vehicles
To be honest, we did expect autonomous vehicles on the road, but this soon? Not even close to expectations. The infamous American carmaker General Motors has recently requested permission to test its autonomous vehicle prototypes on public streets. They believe that it is a great way to understand and get an insight of the aspects of what can make autonomous vehicles better, not to mention much safer, for the real environment.
Unprecedented Engines
When you buy a million dollar Ferrari, you expect performance to match the check you crossed in exchange. You expect the car to offer a pick up that you can boast of. Want to hear the good part? You don’t have to spend a million bucks to enjoy that boastful pick: a regular electric car will do the job well!
Tesla Model S is a popular electric car that is said to offer a mind-boggling 0-60 mph in less than 2.3 seconds—quite astonishing, right? On the other hand, engines like those of Chevrolet Bolt will be able to offer a 238-mile run, on a single charge!
48-Volt Systems
Do you know that most regular contemporary electric vehicles run on a 12-volt system? Well, all that is about to change this year as the 48-volt systems are in line to enter the market. This means that you will be able to experience greater power and elevated comfort while driving. To top that off, remember those potholes you hate so much? Well, every other one that you will hit will lead to a better mileage for your car! Yes, the 48-volt systems will turn the energy generated by that pothole-hit into additional mpg.
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Sources
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/car-technology-in-2017-trends-to-watch-2017-01-10
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