Mobility has come a long way since the days of horse and carriage. However, it has never progressed as fast as it has in the last decade. The rapid expansion of technology has invaded many different fields, including the automotive industry. Today, you can see the beginning of a significant revolution in motor vehicles.
Personalized Experiences
When you find a new Mercedes-Benz for sale, you should expect some personalization. Today’s car companies have begun collecting data about their customers. They seek specific needs and wants so they can deliver them on-demand in the vehicles. For example, you may see infotainment options, apps that facilitate in-car meetings, and lifestyle options.
Future technology will expand this personalization. You will find new software, applications, and updates as manufacturers design and manufacture new vehicles.
Electrification
New laws, incentives, and green initiatives have accelerated the electrification of future automobiles. The industry expects drivers to consistently increase their adoption of these vehicles. Not only are governments pushing stricter emission standards, but consumers have become more and more aware of the impact fossil fuels have on the environment.
Autonomous Vehicles
Today’s vehicle manufacturers are at the cusp of autonomous automotive technology. However, this technology has begun expanding rapidly. The collaboration between software companies and auto manufacturers has resulted in greater success in autonomous applications.
Some food and product deliveries now come via driverless vehicles. In addition, some passenger vehicle manufacturers have created options, such as parking assist, lane departure warnings, and cruise control options that adjust to traffic patterns. However, full automation is not yet available for most motor vehicles, but these technologies will expand in the future.
Safety Technology
Airbags and seatbelts have made car travel safer, but today’s technologies, including lane departure warnings and automated traffic adjustments or automatic emergency braking, have significantly increased safety. Expect these and additional safety technologies to increase and proliferate in the industry as they prove that they can reduce accidents.
Enhanced Wireless Connections
Have you noticed that the infrastructure of wireless connections in your vehicle has expanded? Technologies, such as vehicle-to-everything and vehicle-to-infrastructure, use wireless technology to collect data and connect your vehicle parts. The sensors installed in your vehicle can detect internal issues as well as external threats, such as pedestrians and other vehicles.
In the future, you will “see” beyond what you can actually see due to these sensors. You will receive notifications about upcoming traffic issues. Your vehicle will also help you minimize your fuel and energy costs. These vehicles will become both self-aware and fully connected.
Micromobility and MaaS
Manufacturers have expanded mobility to other vehicles. For example, mobility-as-a-service, which started with ride-share programs, has seen expansions into scooter and bike investments. Consumers like you have rapidly adopted these lighter vehicles for short-distance trips.
MaaS options also connect you to taxis, public transportation, and ride-sharing applications. They improve your transportation across cities through a wide variety of options all in one application.
Prepare for the Future
Businesses from different industries have begun collaborating to create a future mobility structure that may seem as if it is right out of science fiction. However, the innovations and adoptions of these technologies should produce a reduction in costs and increase efficiencies for consumers like you.
