Top Ways Technological Advancements Are Reshaping Vehicle Industry

By Naida Marin | March 24, 2022

Technological advancements have revolutionized the transportation sector, booming the vehicle industry. Ever since the invention of the petrol and diesel engine, the transport sector has taken a great leap towards new technologies. The invention of the engine had already amazed the world, which begs the question, “why stop there?”

New advancements are happening every now and then and better vehicles are being manufactured. Vehicle industries have been providing us with unimaginable innovations. For example, the replacement of the diesel or petrol engine with an electric one.

These advancements have made it quite difficult to compare modern-day vehicles with vehicles from the past. Today’s technologies have made vehicles safer, reliable, efficient, and much more user-friendly than previous ones. Here are the top ways technological advancements are reshaping the vehicle industry. 

 

• Self-Driving Vehicles

 

50 years ago, if someone said that we would have vehicles that practically drive themselves, everyone would think it couldn’t possibly ever happen. However, in today’s world, this is being done as we speak. Automobile companies are trying to make autonomous vehicles that drive themselves and take the pressure off the driver. Technological advancement makes the lives of people easier and thus autonomous or self-driving vehicles are one of the biggest developments in the vehicle industry. 

Not only is this an easy and convenient alternative, but it’s also going to prevent a lot of other problems. There are still talks about the safety of autonomous systems because experts believe that the complete elimination of human error is impossible. Nonetheless, major automobile industries are conducting tests and it may take a couple of years before these vehicles can properly hit the road.

 

• Predictive Technology

 

Predictive technology is one of the most impactful improvements in the transportation sector. It provides an amazing experience for the driver, making use of historical and real-time data to analyze and inform the driver if any need for repairs or vehicle maintenance arises. In addition to that, it can predict catastrophic failures and malfunctions, which may occur in the future by analyzing the real-time data. Because of this digital transformation in the automotive industry, people are more inclined to buy self-driving and technologically-upgraded vehicles. Nowadays, there are vehicles that have the ability to understand voice commands as well as connect directly to your cell phone, notifying you about the vehicle’s condition. This technology has changed how we view vehicles because, as time passes, things are becoming more and more automated. 

 

• Lowering Emissions and Eco-Friendliness

 

Since the start of the 20th century, especially in the mid-1950s, the population has skyrocketed, and this created an immense demand for vehicles across the globe. This gave birth to a new problem, which is the pollution of our environment. The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the air, causing global warming. Because of this, the vehicle industry has been searching for fossil fuel alternatives to minimize the emissions of gasses and make transportation much more eco-friendly to protect the environment. 

To tackle this issue, automobile industries invented the electric engine, which makes use of electrical energy to power vehicles. Major companies across the globe have now shown immense interest in electric or hybrid vehicles. This transition from using fossil fuels to electricity to power vehicles has made a huge impact on the world. It significantly lowers emissions and is much safer than conventional engines.

 

• Improving Safety 

 

Safety is one of the most important features of vehicles. Fortunately, over the past few decades, technological advancements have made tremendous progress when it comes to safety measures and overall protection. Numerous new technologies, such as the anti-lock braking system and pressure sensors for tires, prove to be extremely useful. Pressure sensors inform the driver about the air pressure in tires and whether the tire has been damaged or air pressure has reached the minimum threshold. 

Small cameras are placed across the vehicle’s body to show the driver hidden objects that are difficult to view from the driver’s seat. In addition to these, there are lane-change sensors, collision control sensors, and traction control. They provide the driver with complete control of the vehicle and, in case of an accident, there are airbags to prevent passengers from injury. Moreover, there are smart car protection systems that use software to provide autonomous braking systems. The car applies brakes itself by analyzing the distances and obstacles present on the path ahead. All these precautionary measures have improved safety and customer satisfaction. 

 

• High-Tech Infotainment  Software

 

The IT  and vehicle industries have amazingly integrated with each other to provide the world with high-tech vehicles. There are numerous high-tech software solutions out there that provide navigation, music, and informational systems in vehicles. In the years to come, these will become a common standard and practice for car manufacturers. Nowadays, even an internet connection can be provided when purchasing a car. 

A number of 6 to 7 devices can connect at a time. It’s only a matter of time before the internet providers pitch in and provide smartphone services right on the dashboard of your car. In addition to this, augmented reality dashboards are now introduced in vehicles. This transforms the windshield into a screen for displaying information regarding the vehicle from your smartphone. Holographic symbols are used, which helps the driver follow directions without having to take their eyes off the road.

The future of the transportation industry is definitely in safe hands. New ideas, diverse systems, and astounding technological advancements are revolutionizing the industry as well as the entire experience of driving. From driving to maximum speeds of 100 mph, the drivers can now push their vehicles to 350 mph. 

Environmentally-friendly vehicles are being introduced in the market and customers can’t get enough of their new features. Complete autonomy may never be achieved, though, because attempting to eliminate human error is pretty complex. Nonetheless, so many high-tech gadgets are being introduced to the market, making vehicles much safer, more reliable, and more efficient. What’s more, if we’re not even close to the end, the industry will continue to improve in the years to come.