Mobility. It’s the word that has been dominating the auto industry in recent years and at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, new-age mobility has once again proven to be the target of many large automakers.
Hyundai branching out
One of the biggest announcements at this year’s CES came from Hyundai with confirmation it will build the personal air vehicles that Uber will use for its fleet of flying taxis. The South Korean automaker is very serious about establishing itself as a worldwide mobility leader and also showcased its vision for the city of the future.
Mercedes-Benz partners with Avatar to re-define the car
Not one to shy away from radical concept cars, Mercedes-Benz presented its Vision AVTR at CES. The vehicle aims to merge man, machine, and nature together as one and features an innovative electric powertrain that’s fully recyclable. It’s unlikely to find its way into production but technologies it debuted could prove important in the years to come.
Not even Sony can ignore the appeal of shaping mobility
One of the surprises of CES came when Sony unveiled its Vision-S Concept, an all-electric concept car laden with advanced technologies and a striking design. The car won’t hit the market and is instead a rolling showcase of the various technologies Sony is working on in the automotive space. Nevertheless, it highlights how keen technology companies have become to make their presence known in the auto industry.
Toyota will build the city of the future
While Hyundai has envisioned the city of the future, Toyota actually intends on building it at a 175-acre site at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. The ambitious plan calls for a “fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells” and will feature advanced shared mobility solutions. Solar panels will also be found throughout the city to supplement the power generated by the hydrogen fuel cells.
Technology to help cars of the present
As is always the case, this year’s CES has also hosted the premieres of advanced new technologies that will have a more immediate impact on cars and the wider industry. For example, Land Rover detailed the over-the-air update system of the new Defender, Nissan showcased an acoustic meta-material that weighs very little and provides excellent noise isolation, and Bosch showcased an innovative new ‘Virtual Visor.’
The future of the auto show
CES has quickly established itself as one of the most important annual events for car manufacturers to showcase new vehicles, concept cars, and technologies. It’s had such a crucial role in shaping the future of the industry and mobility as a whole that it alone was largely responsible for the iconic Detroit Auto Show moving from January to June this year.
Other cool things from CES this year.
FCA’s Airflow Vision Concept Is The Luxury Crossover Chrysler Needs
Nissan’s e-4ORCE Is A Dual-Motor AWD System For Electric Vehicles
BMW Unveils i Interaction EASE Concept, Hints At X7-Based Mercedes-Maybach GLS Rival
Rivian’s R1S And R1T EVs Getting Alexa Directly Integrated Into Their Hardware
Amazon Fire TV Is Coming To BMW And FCA Cars
Byton Shows How Cars Are Turning Into Smartphones By Announcing App Developer Program
Harman’s New EV-Focused Audio System Is Lightweight, Energy Efficient And Upgradable Over-The-Air
Bosch’s Advanced Lidar Will Help Speed Up The Launch Of Autonomous Cars
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