May 14, 2022
The growth of technology in recent years is staggering. Gone are the days when self-driving cars existed only in sci-fi. Even with the rapid advancement of science, a few practicalities are holding back completely driverless cars from hitting the market.
However, connected cars are the highlight of the nearest future. Unlike conventional cars, connected cars offer a wider range of convenient and smart technology. When it comes to the manufacturers, the relationship between the user and the manufacturer does not end with the sale. Instead, there is a constant stream of communication where the manufacturer keeps the user updated.
Why is Connected Car Technology the Next Big Hit?
Congestion on the road is a regular scene in almost all cities. Despite the progress in technology, there existed a difficulty in executing the solutions to the problem at hand. Connected cars, however, solve a great deal of these issues. Armed with the latest 5G LTE, connected cars are equipped to navigate roads and protect their passengers. With vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) connections, the experience of mobility is elevated.
Parking in tight spaces has always been a concern to even the most experienced drivers. The remote parking features in the new generation of connected cars can assist drivers here. Drivers can step out of their cars and navigate the tricky space with the specialised app that connects the car to their smartphone.
The next best thing about connected cars is that most manufacturers make them eco-friendly. When the cars run fully on solar power or electricity, the positive impact on the environment is tremendous. This environment-friendly mode of commute is certainly catching the attention of drivers all over.
Increasing road safety and reducing the hassles associated with travel, connected cars offer peace of mind to their users. Perhaps this is the most attractive feature of these cars.
Risks Associated with Connected Cars
No matter how much popularity connected cars are gaining, there have been some concerns raised regarding associated privacy and safety risks.
Since remote control of the car is possible, the biggest risk posed is overriding the system to control the acceleration and braking, resulting in collisions. Experts have demonstrated that the connected car can be hijacked by hackers. In the wrong hands, the car can be externally controlled to change the audio settings, light, cruise control, and steering.
Since the connected car is linked to an app on the chosen smartphone, privacy threats posed by the mobile device apps are alarming. Without enabling the right security features, a third party can effortlessly track the routes and driving habits of a user.
In case of weak cybersecurity of the value chain, from the manufacturer to the user, cyberattacks can be expected at any level. From losing control of your car to breaching the personal data of millions of users, anything is possible without the right defence system.
Managing the data of each user is the responsibility of the manufacturer. In the absence of a reputed brand or skilled personnel, privacy threats are bound to pop up often. Regulation is the key to managing such threats and the main figures in the industry need to pool their resources to come up with the best possible solutions.
What Does the 3rd Annual Global Forum on Connected Cars Have to Offer?
This is exactly what GlobalBSG is planning with the 3rd Annual Global Forum on Connected Cars. Bringing the topic of vehicle safety to the Global Forum on Connected Cars, the greatest minds of the mobility industry are innovating intelligent commutes for the world. Together with telecom and digital experts, the event is going to be about brainstorming opportunities to make positive impacts.
Final Thoughts
GlobalBSG’s annual forum is the hotspot for anyone working in the fields of human-intelligence interactions, smart mobility, telecom, transport regulation, and fleet management. Be there virtually or physically on 2nd and 3rd June 2022 to see the evolving face of transport management.
