Category: User Experience

Cloud-native software-defined vehicles are transforming the auto business and customer experience

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 19, 2022 | Analysis, Infrastructure, Software, User Experience

Richard Felton of Amazon Web Services writes about the auto industry’s structural reorganization rooted in digital transformation is being enabled by software-defined vehicle platforms for a future of continuously updated vehicle content and personalized customer experiences.

EV Safe Charge develops first mobile EV charging robot

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 14, 2022 | Electrification, Infrastructure, Mobility Services, Startups, User Experience

The ZiGGY robot is summoned via app to charge electric vehicles and can serve every spot in commercial and residential parking structures and lots—all while displaying digital information and advertisements and requiring no costly infrastructure expenses.

Baidu’s Jidu Auto unveils its first robocar concept

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jun 10, 2022 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Design, Electrification, Startups, User Experience, Vehicles

The intelligent EV startup is using leading intelligent and autonomous driving technology from founder Baidu with Geely’s automotive know-how and backing to deliver robocars like the ROBO-01 concept, the production version of which will be officially launched as a limited-run version in the fall.

Stellantis reveals Jeep and Ram EVs supporting new strategy

Posted by Kevin Jost | Mar 3, 2022 | Business Development, Electrification, User Experience

The company provided a few product peeks and a roundup of technology and partnerships—all supporting its Dare Forward 2030 long-term strategy for ‘cutting-edge freedom of mobility,’ with four core targets around improving carbon footprint, BEV sales mix, customer experience, and financials.

Z-Triton launches production electric house-boat-trike

Posted by Kevin Jost | Feb 13, 2022 | Business Development, Electrification, Mobility Services, Startups, User Experience, Vehicles

The Latvian startup is on a mission to revolutionize outdoor travel with the Z-Triton 2.0, combining a boat, a tricycle, and a camper all in one vehicle for travel over land and water.

Faurecia completes Hella acquisition to form Forvia

Posted by Gary Mason | Feb 9, 2022 | Business Development, Design, Electrification, Interiors, News, User Experience

The combined company becomes the world’s seventh-largest automotive supplier with a vision built on four pillars: safety, sustainability, advanced solutions, and customized experiences.

Hyundai shares Metamobility vision

Posted by Gary Mason | Jan 13, 2022 | Autonomy, Design, User Experience, Vehicles

At CES 2022, the Hyundai Motor Group revealed how it wants to expand user experience beyond IoT through its robotics business and the metaverse.

Deep Dive: Under the slick skin of the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 11, 2022 | Design, Electrification, Technology, User Experience, Vehicles

Many concept vehicles are design exercises, but every so often one comes along that is thoroughly developed and points to many future technologies from its brand. Shown at CES 2022, the latest Mercedes-Benz concept takes electric range and efficiency to a new level, with many of its new technologies intended for series production.

Aptiv acquires Wind River to strengthen software offerings

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jan 11, 2022 | Business Development, Software, User Experience

The acquisition from TPG for $4.3 billion gives Aptiv a unique position in mission-critical software across multiple industries, continuing its transformation for the edge-enabled, software-defined future.