According to Statista, in 2019, over 75 million vehicles were sold all over the world. For the most part, vehicles have sustained their demand over the years. They are still the most used mean of commute, whether for long-distance or short distance.
The importance of cars has seen a shift over time. What once used to be a faster mode of travel has now become a status symbol. This is because apart from being a mode of transport, cars tend to be a status symbol.
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Technology is revolutionizing every aspect of our life. From housing to shopping to business to travel, where hasn’t technology ushered a revolution? With every passing day, technological progress is revolutionizing a new aspect of our life.
The use of technology has changed the entire automobile industry, resulting in the production of vehicles that provide the utmost comfort, convenience, and class. In a race to outrun the competitors, car manufacturers are investing an insane amount of money in research and development of new technology. Here is how technology is changing the world of cars.
The adoption of Xenon headlights
Generally, traffic is 60 percent less at nights compared to the daytime. Yet, research estimates that more than 40 percent of all fatal car accidents occur at night. This is because a human judgment about road gets significantly impaired during the night.
Poor lighting, as provided by most headlights, doesn’t aid the drivers at night. Owing to the progress in technology, vehicles are changing for the better. One such innovation is the adoption of Xenon and LED headlights.
Xenon and LED headlights lit up the road much more than conventional lights and improve the visibility. LED lights don’t need to be replaced as frequently. A more recent innovation in headlights is ‘swiveling bulbs,’ which turns according to the curvature of the road.
The rise of autonomous technology
Remember the days when manual cars were the only types of cars available? Slowly, the sector is moving towards automatic cars. The automobile industry is now selling more automatic cars than ever before.
When you think of autonomous technology, the first thing that comes to mind is self-driven cars. While that is the ultimate goal, there are various other ways autonomous technology is being incorporated into modern vehicles.
Currently, most modern cars are equipped with autonomous emergency braking systems. It uses a camera, radar, and lidar technology to visualize the road ahead and come into action if a collision is imminent. The system informs the driver of the impending collision first, and in case of inaction, puts brakes itself to prevent the accident.
Another relevant autonomous technology is road-user interpretive software that was recently added to the Google car. This software interprets the behavior of other drivers, thereby providing you with enough information to drive intelligently and safely. Laser sensors are used to deliver these benefits.
Ensuring sustainability via fuel-efficient vehicles
Tesla has turned quite a few heads recently with its recent launch of self-driving truck. Tesla is known for being a pioneer in the field of electric and hybrid vehicles. It is also being pinned to be at the forefront of producing eco-friendly and sustainable vehicles.
According to Statista, over 2 million electric vehicles were sold in 2016. In the future, the figure is expected to rise. This is because other car manufacturers like General Motors and Volkswagen are also coming out with their electric vehicles.
The prices of electric and hybrid vehicles have significantly gone down due to a variety of players entering the market. For instance, Toyota and Kia hybrid cars are available for a price of under $30,000.
More and more people are now looking for hybrid cars on the internet. Multiple car providers are now shifting their focus towards technologically advanced vehicles. For instance, a renowned car dealer Redline Specialist Cars offer vehicles with such advanced technology
Availability of Self-driving systems
Self-driving cars are the future of driving. More and more manufacturers are now investing in technology that can make self-driving cars cheaper and secure. Self-driving vehicles have been tested, with results being very encouraging.
For instance, Audi’s adaptive cruise control offers a self-driving experience. It has a built-in stop as well as various other functions. The vehicle use more than 30 control units to analyze the environment around it. The speed of the vehicle is then regulated based on the distance between the vehicle and the car ahead. This is done with the help of radar sensors present at the front of the car.
Similarly, the BMW 7 Series now comes with the capability of self-parking. As the sector perfects different aspects of self-driving systems, it won’t take long for them to compile all features and deliver a completely autonomous car.
While currently, the technology hasn’t been perfected, the future seems bright, keeping in mind the advancement made.
Improved user interactivity and smart cars
After smartphones, now is the time for smart cars. Almost every vehicle today has built-in computer systems that control various functions. This includes cruise control, GPS navigation, vehicle temperature, as well as exhaust emission.
Adding on to it, modern vehicles now come equipped with onboard diagnostics, which allow users to detect problems in the car for efficient repair. Moreover, smart dashboards are now being incorporated into smart cars that will enable users to read their messages and play music all through the same touch stereo system.
Services like Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto have offered such solutions.
Verdict: The future is here
There was once a time when people used to imagine what the futures of cars will look like. Now, they don’t need to imagine. The future is here! Autonomous and self-driven cars are now a reality. It has been made possible through the rapidly improving technology. It has undoubtedly changed the world of cars for the better.
Only time will tell how technology will further change the automotive sector. Considering how different cars looked a decade ago, it is hard to predict. Do you think there are other ways that technology has influenced the automotive sector? Let us know!
Author Bio:
About Ashley Rosa: Ashley Rosa is a freelance writer and blogger. As writing is her passion that why she loves to write articles related to the latest trends in technology and sometimes on health-tech as well. She is crazy about chocolates. You can find her at twitter: @ashrosa2.
