Intel To Acquire Silicon Mobility SAS for EV Energy Management and New Software-defined Vehicle SoCs

On Tuesday at CES, Intel announced plans to drive the company’s AI everywhere strategy into the automotive market, including a deal to acquire Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specializes in SoCs for intelligent electric vehicle (EV) energy management.

"Intel is taking a ‘whole vehicle’ approach to solving the industry’s biggest challenges. Driving innovative AI solutions across the vehicle platform will help the industry navigate the transformation to EVs,” said Jack Weast, vice president and general manager of Intel Automotive. “The acquisition of Silicon Mobility aligns with our sustainability goals while addressing a critical energy management need for the industry."

Silicon Mobility SAS, a portfolio company of Cipio Partners and Capital-E, is a fabless automotive silicon and software company that designs, develops and deploys EV energy management SoCs. Silicon Mobility’s SoCs feature industry-leading accelerators purpose-built for energy delivery and co-designed with highly advanced software algorithms for significant gains in vehicle energy efficiency.

Silicon Mobility’s technology portfolio will extend Intel’s reach in the vehicle beyond high-performance compute into intelligent and programmable power devices. The acquisition is subject to necessary approval.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sophia Antipolis, France, Silicon Mobility is the inventors of the FPCU (Field Programmable Control Unit), a unique semiconductor architecture which removes the biggest roadblocks for the large-scale advent of car electrification.

Hyundai’s New Brand Campaign SMART CARS FOR SMART INDIA for Millennial Indian Customers

• Hyundai, presents the Smartest Choice for tech savvy Smart Indians seeking quality and distinction.
• The New Brand Campaign highlights product offerings that are Smart on Style, Substance and Technology with SANTRO, NIOS and AURA
• URL for campaign tvc : https://youtu.be/j_sfM3yigL0.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd., country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception today launched a new brand campaign “Smart Cars for Smart India” targeted at new age and technology savvy Smart Indian Millennial customers of SANTRO, NIOS and AURA. Hyundai is empowering its customers by offering them a choice from a wide variety of engine, transmission and fuel options in the compact segment.

 
Commenting at the launch of the new Brand Campaign, Mr. Tarun Garg, Director - Sales, Marketing & Service, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Hyundai has a very strong customer centric product development strategy that enables us to empower customers with benchmark product offerings. Our product strategy is to constantly innovate and develop Smart Cars for Smart India catering to the needs of tech savvy millennial customers seeking best-in-segment technology, features and quality. Since inception, Hyundai has offered products that are smart on style, substance and technology across all the segments making it the most loved and trusted brand of choice of Indian customers.”

Hyundai’s futuristic cars are an intelligent automotive companion that recognizes the preferences of customers and conforms to the highest standards of style, safety, design, technology, quality and performance. The campaign has been designed to showcase and highlight Hyundai cars as the smartest choice for customers with best-in-segment features such as Wireless Charging, Touch Screen Infotainment System, Stylish Projector Headlamps and many more.
 
Hyundai’s line-up of compact cars present customers with a variety of Advanced BS 6 Engine options like 1.2 l Kappa petrol & CNG, 1.2 l ecotorq diesel, 1.0 l turbo petrol, 1.1 l petrol & CNG. The engine options are equipped with Manual Transmission & Smart AMT transmission options.
 
The month-long, multi-platform campaign across TV, Print, Radio, Digital, CRM and Dealer POS will strongly communicate Hyundai’s strong focus on product offerings with stylish design, most advanced features and variety of powertrain options for customers to choose from.
Annexure:
 
Key Features:
 
SANTRO

1. Stylish tall boy design
   1. High front & rear headroom
   2. High seating position & micro antenna
2. Luxurious cabin
   1. Premium 2 Tone Beige & Black interiors with champagne Gold inserts
   2. Rear AC Vent
3. Smart technology
   1. 7.0 Touchscreen AV+N
   2. Smartphone connectivity with apple car play and android auto
4. Practical performance
   1. Hyundai’s 1st AMT offering
   2. 1.1 l PL Engine with 4 Cylinders
   3. CNG variant available
5. Customer centric safety
   1. Standard Driver Airbags and ABS

 
GRAND i10 NIOS

1. Bold & Stylish design
   1. Stylish projector headlamps
   2. Projector fog lamps and alloy wheels
   3. Shark fin antenna
2. Smart & innovative technology
   1. Wireless charging
   2. 5.3’ Digital speedometer
   3. 8.0 Touchscreen AV+N
   4. Arkamys premium sound
3. Premium & Spacious cabin
   1. Increased wheelbase
   2. Rear AC vents
   3. Eco coating technology
   4. Interior colour packs : Red & Blue
4. All round safety & powertrain options
   1. 65% strong body structure (AHSS+HSS)
   2. Dual Airbags and ABS : Standard
   3. Emergency stop signal
   4. Available in turbo petrol, Ecotorq diesel engines, CNG & AMT

AURA
 

1. Stunning & Modern design
   1. Modern front design
   2. Swept back projector headlamps
   3. Sporty, unique rear & side design

 

2. Premium & Spacious interiors
   1. Premium interiors with bronze colour inserts
   2. Superior cabin space
3. Class leading convenience & technology

1. 8.0 touchscreen Infotainment system
2. Wireless charging
3. 5.3” digital speedometer & MID
4. Smartphone connectivity
5. Arkamys premium sound

4. Advanced & Enthusiastic powertrain options
   1. BS6 compliant Pl/Dsl engines
   2. 1.1 l Turbo PL Engine
   3. CNG variant available

Tesla says its Cars Automatically Stop for Traffic Lights

After testing on public roads, Tesla is rolling out a new feature of its partially automated driving system designed to spot stop signs and traffic signals.

The update of the electric car company's cruise control and auto-steer systems is a step toward CEO Elon Musk's pledge to convert cars to fully self-driving vehicles later this year.

But it also runs contrary to recommendations from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board that include limiting where Tesla's Autopilot driving system can operate because it has failed to spot and react to hazards in at least three fatal crashes.

[caption id="attachment_144778" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Traffic Aware Cruise Control – Traffic-Aware Cruise Control maintains the car’s speed in relation to surrounding traffic.[/caption]

In a note sent to a group of Tesla owners who were picked to test the stop light and sign recognition feature, the company said it can be used with the Traffic Aware Cruise Control or Autosteer systems.

The feature will slow the car whenever it detects a traffic light, including those that are green or blinking yellow. It will notify the driver of its intent to slow down and stop, and drivers must push down the gear selector and press the accelerator pedal to confirm that it's safe to proceed.

The company warns in the note obtained by The Associated Press that drivers must pay attention and be ready to take immediate action “including braking because this feature may not stop for all traffic controls.”

The note says that over time, as the system learns from the fleet on the roads, it “will control more naturally.” Tesla didn't respond to multiple requests for additional details, but the website Electrek.co reported last week that the new feature is being sent to the wider Tesla fleet as part of an over-the-Internet software update for thousands of vehicles. The feature won't come until later in other parts of the world, the website said.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the US government's road safety agency, said in a prepared statement Monday that the agency “will closely monitor the performance of this technology,” adding that drivers must be ready to act and law enforcement agencies will hold them responsible.

Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a nonprofit watchdog group, said Tesla is using the feature to sell cars and get media attention, even though it might not work. “Unfortunately, we'll find out the hard way,” he said.

Whenever one of its vehicles using Autopilot is involved in a crash, Tesla points to “legalese” warning drivers that they have to pay attention, Levine said. But he said Tesla drivers have a history over-relying on the company's electronics.

"Tesla's sensors have routinely demonstrated an inability to be accurate at a level that is comforting when imagining people being reliant upon it when approaching a stoplight at full speed,” Levine said.

The NTSB has ruled in three fatal crashes that Tesla's Autopilot system was partly to blame, and it has expressed frustration with NHTSA for failing to act on the board's recommendations. Last month the board, which has no regulatory powers, took the unusual step of accusing NHTSA of contributing to the cause of a March 2019 Tesla crash in Florida.

The March 1, 2019, crash in Delray Beach, Florida, killed the 50-year-old driver of a Tesla Model 3. The car was traveling 69 miles per hour (111 kilometers per hour) when neither the driver nor the Autopilot system braked or tried to avoid a tractor-trailer that was crossing in its path. The car struck the trailer, which sheared off the Tesla's roof. The report also blamed the truck and the Tesla driver in the crash.

NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt said in March that the crash was the third “where a driver's overreliance on Tesla's Autopilot and the operational design of Tesla's Autopilot have led to tragic consequences.” NHTSA said it will review the NTSB's report.

The Delray Beach crash was remarkably similar to one in 2016 in Williston, Florida, which also killed a Tesla driver. In that crash neither Autopilot nor the driver stopped for a crossing tractor-trailer.

Tesla maintains that its vehicles operating on Autopilot are about twice as safe as those in which the system isn't engaged. The company says in the fourth quarter, drivers using Autopilot had one crash for every 3.07 million miles driven.

~ With Inputs from PTI

Connected Cars Poised to Become Common Phenomenon in India: Report

Connected cars are set to become a common phenomenon in the Indian market in the near future with rapid adoption of electric vehicles, according to a Deloitte report.

As per the 2020 Global Automotive Consumer Study by Deloitte, an annual report which comes up with insights on the automotive industry globally, the Indian market is expected to witness enhanced interest and demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and connected vehicles going forward.

"Connected cars are poised to become a common phenomenon in India in the near future. And their relevance in the next few years is only bound to increase with the expected wide-scale adoption of EVs where connectivity features will help owners locate nearby charging stations and access telematics data among several other things," the study outlined.

The consumers' willingness to pay for advanced and connected technologies has improved over the last two years which is evident in the rising sales of cars that are internet connected, despite the slowdown in sale of passenger vehicles, it added.

"A substantial number of people are talking about their willingness to pay about Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh extra for connected services in their cars," Deloitte India Partner Rajeev Singh said while elaborating on the findings regarding the Indian market.

Besides, the study reveals that people are looking keenly at entry of affordable products in the electric vehicle segment, Singh added.

"Moreover, in the time to come OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), are expected to struggle to get consumers to pay for advanced connectivity features, even when it means increasing road safety. The perception of Indian with respect to safety while driving connected vehicles is also very low," the study noted.

The study also stated that in India automobile OEMs are not the top choice in terms of trust for sharing of data by consumers.

Indians make up the top demographic region that is concerned about security of biometric data shared with connected vehicles, it noted.

"With the introduction of Personal Data Protection Act, the automotive industry would need to add another layer of regulation to balance benefits of connectivity with protection of consumer data," the report said.

The report also said the number of people reporting at least occasional use of ride-hailing services has increased in the last few years as consumers see multiple benefits in it. PTI MSS

Mahindra To Invest $1 Mn in Connected Car IoT-Device Startup Carsense For 23% Stake

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd will be investing about $1 million (~₹ 6-Crore) in Mumbai-based connected car IoT-device making startup Carsense (formerly Carnot) for 22.9% stake in Carnot Technologies Pvt Ltd, the parent company of brand name Carsense.

The funds will used by the startup to bolster its product line by strengthening technology solutions, said a report by VCCircle.

As part of the deal, Mahindra will acquire up to 1,296 equity shares and subscribe up to 6,074 compulsorily convertible cumulative preference shares of Carnot Technologies, said Mahindra, in a stock-exchange disclosure.

Founded in 2015 by IIT Bombay alumni Urmil Shah, Pushkar Limaye, Rohan Vadgaonkar and Prathamesh Joshi, Carsense is an IoT device that connects a user’s car or bike to their smartphone. The device then send alerts to users if their car/bike is being towed or stolen. It also recognises if the car/bike suffers an accident and informs emergency contacts in such a scenario. The device also measures mileage and shares analytics and insights to improve it. Using the device, car/bike owners can also share their road trips on social media platforms.

CarSense was one of the three startups selected by chipmaker Qualcomm for its Qualcomm Design in India Challenge in year 2016. Earlier in November 2015, the startup had also raised a seed round of funding from Kunal Shah and Sandeep Tandon, the founders of FreeCharge. In 2017, the startup launched its smar car device on online marketplace Amazon India.

Carsense posted a turnover of ₹1.2 crore in FY 2016-17.

The vehicle diagnostics market was estimated to be $13.91 Billion in 2016, and is projected to grow to $30.22 Billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 16.79% from 2016 to 2021.

With Carsense, Mahindra is probably aims to capture the piece of vehicle diagnostic market in India as it is to be noted that in 2012 Mahindra introduced the BLUE SENSE app for the XUV50, an SUV it manufactures. This app could sync with the vehicle's infotainment system via Bluetooth and users were not only able to control the music / radio channels but also view vehicle information on their smartphone such as climate control, distance to empty, tyre pressure, vehicle service reminder, door-open warning etc. However, it was limited to android phones only. Mahindra however couldn't succeed with this and over the time it became obsolete.

Last week, Mahindra picked up a 16% stake in Bengaluru-based self-drive car rental startup Zoomcar for $27.6 million as part of a Series C round of funding worth $40 million (Rs 256 crore).

Before that, an another homegrown automobile components major Bharat Forge picked up 45% stake in Pune-based electric vehicle startup TORK.

Mahindra To Invest $1 Mn in Connected Car IoT-Device Startup Carsense For 23% Stake

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd will be investing about $1 million (~₹ 6-Crore) in Mumbai-based connected car IoT-device making startup Carsense (formerly Carnot) for 22.9% stake in Carnot Technologies Pvt Ltd, the parent company of brand name Carsense.

The funds will used by the startup to bolster its product line by strengthening technology solutions, said a report by VCCircle.

As part of the deal, Mahindra will acquire up to 1,296 equity shares and subscribe up to 6,074 compulsorily convertible cumulative preference shares of Carnot Technologies, said Mahindra, in a stock-exchange disclosure.

Founded in 2015 by IIT Bombay alumni Urmil Shah, Pushkar Limaye, Rohan Vadgaonkar and Prathamesh Joshi, Carsense is an IoT device that connects a user’s car or bike to their smartphone. The device then send alerts to users if their car/bike is being towed or stolen. It also recognises if the car/bike suffers an accident and informs emergency contacts in such a scenario. The device also measures mileage and shares analytics and insights to improve it. Using the device, car/bike owners can also share their road trips on social media platforms.

CarSense was one of the three startups selected by chipmaker Qualcomm for its Qualcomm Design in India Challenge in year 2016. Earlier in November 2015, the startup had also raised a seed round of funding from Kunal Shah and Sandeep Tandon, the founders of FreeCharge. In 2017, the startup launched its smar car device on online marketplace Amazon India.

Carsense posted a turnover of ₹1.2 crore in FY 2016-17.

The vehicle diagnostics market was estimated to be $13.91 Billion in 2016, and is projected to grow to $30.22 Billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 16.79% from 2016 to 2021.

With Carsense, Mahindra is probably aims to capture the piece of vehicle diagnostic market in India as it is to be noted that in 2012 Mahindra introduced the BLUE SENSE app for the XUV50, an SUV it manufactures. This app could sync with the vehicle's infotainment system via Bluetooth and users were not only able to control the music / radio channels but also view vehicle information on their smartphone such as climate control, distance to empty, tyre pressure, vehicle service reminder, door-open warning etc. However, it was limited to android phones only. Mahindra however couldn't succeed with this and over the time it became obsolete.

Last week, Mahindra picked up a 16% stake in Bengaluru-based self-drive car rental startup Zoomcar for $27.6 million as part of a Series C round of funding worth $40 million (Rs 256 crore).

Before that, an another homegrown automobile components major Bharat Forge picked up 45% stake in Pune-based electric vehicle startup TORK.

Mahindra, Wipro Jointly Launches A Connected Device To Turn Your Car To 'Smart Car'

Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd (MFCWL), which is Mahindra's multi-brand certified used car company, has launched Konnect First -- a connected car device designed to upgrade your car into a Smart Car. Konnect First is touted as India's 1st connected car solution for multi-brand pre-owned cars.

Conceptualised by MFCWL, the device has been developed by Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. Konnect First will be available at more than 1500 MFCWL franchise outlets across 700+ cities through the country.

Konnect First, an intelligent connected drive solution, enables the car owner to interact with the vehicle and stay connected to it via a mobile app, available on both iOS and Android platforms. With several class-leading features, it offers the car owner a comprehensive package of safety, loss prevention, utility, maintenance and driving analytics in one seamless interface, thus providing complete peace of mind when it comes to the well-being of the car and its owner. The sleek device is compatible with 200+ car variants across brands and can be easily plugged into the car’s OBD port to allow the driver access to a suite of additional functions.

Konnect First priced at INR 7,999 comes with a complimentary 1 year app subscription. It also offers a 1-year warranty and after-market customer support.

"The automotive industry is at the cusp of a revolution with new technologies changing the way we drive. We see no reason why a pre-owned car owner should not have access to these. Mahindra First Choice Wheels is focused on bringing in the latest technologies through innovative solutions for pre-owned car owners in order to make the ownership and driving experience as enjoyable and satisfying as that of a new car owner. We are happy to have Wipro partner us in this endeavour," said Dr. Nagendra Palle, MD & CEO, Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd.

"Technology-driven innovations are helping the automotive industry create disruptive and differentiated customer experiences, and engender a whole new value ecosystem. Wipro is delighted to have partnered with Mahindra First Choice Wheels Limited in their connected car endeavour, aimed at providing seamless driving experiences for their customers. Powered by IoT telematics, analytics and the end user’s mobile/web applications and voice interfaces, Wipro’s AutoInsights platform forms the backbone of the Konnect First solution," said Sreenath A V, Senior Vice President, India Business Unit, Wipro Limited.

Konnect First offers several industry first features in one seamless package.

Safety: Instant Location sharing, Real-time vehicle tracking, Roadside Assistance, Risk Cluster, SOS Alerts.

Security and Loss Prevention: Tow alerts, Break-in Protection, Valet Protect and Fatigue Driving Alerts.

Maintenance: Battery Voltage, Engine Coolant and Vehicle Health Monitoring alerts.

Utility Features: Vehicle Insights, Trip Listing & Analytics, Dynamic Leaderboard, Driving Summary, Driving Profile Analytics,

2017 was a pivotal year for MFCWL. The company extended its leadership position in the used car industry with a strong performance in all areas of the business. The company reported an 80% growth in transaction revenues and over 200% growth in its technology enabled businesses. With these technology enabled solutions, MFCWL is focused on enabling its customers (institutional clients, dealers and consumers) to achieve high levels of transparency and efficiency in a sector otherwise largely unorganised in nature.

Tesla To Launch Luxury Electric Car In India

Tesla Motors, an American automotive and energy storage company that designs, manufactures, and sells luxury electric cars is all set to set its foot in Indian market.

Tesla has unveiled $35,000 Model 3 car, one of its most affordable, on Friday morning at the company's design studio in Hawthorne, California. Tesla's founder & CEO Elon Musk tweeted that his company has identified India as a market for Tesla Model 3 Car.

Adding several more countries to Model 3 order page tonight. Check for details, but will include India, Brazil, SA, SK, NZ, Sing & Ireland.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 31, 2016

The Model 3 cars will go into production in late 2017. Tesla is accepting a token of USD 1,000 for pre-orders for the Model 3 and had received over 115,000 orders for the car before its launch. Musk on stage claimed that the Model 3 will have a range of 215 miles (approx 350 kilometers) on a single charge and the company would work to improve that by the time the car hits the road.

Meet Model 3 – Make your reservation at https://t.co/8uVlhvzpu5 #Model3https://t.co/NdyGLgoW0D

— Tesla Motors (@TeslaMotors) April 1, 2016

The company said once the production starts, deliveries will begin in North America.

When the production is ramped up, deliveries in Europe, Asia-Pacific region and right-hand drive markets will happen.

Last year, on September 27, PM Modi visited Tesla Motors facility in Silicon Valley, US.

The Model 3, if imported into India as a complete built unit (CBU), will attract 125% customs duty and would be priced around Rs 50 lakh, equivalent to the basic version cost of Mercedes-Benz E class saloon.

Notably, this isn't the first rendezvous of Tesla with India. Last year, Musk had tweeted that setting up a Gigafactory in India would make sense in the long term given the country's renewable energy needs.

Alibaba to lift up covers from Its First Internet-Connected Car in April

Chinese ecommerce giant, Alibaba is all set to take covers off from its first internet car in April. Informing about the technology used in the ‘Smart Car’, Wang Jian, Chief Technology Officer,internet character is one of the car’s technological innovations. However, he didn’t reveal the further details of the SUV and commented that the inside details will be revealed during the launch.

The car jointly developed by Alibaba and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) is equipped with real car-based smart operation system which has proprietary intellectual property rights.

This will be an energy-saving car whose battery will retain 80 percent of its storage capacity after running 160,000 km. Internet cars adopt technologies including computer, modern sensor, information fusion, telecommunication, artificial intelligence and automatic control.

Independent development of smart operation system plays a key role in the process to transform an ordinary car to an internet car. In order to fulfill this task, Alibaba arranged over 800 researchers for the project and invested billions of dollars into the project.

“The internet car will not only promote people-to-car communication, it will expand car-to-car, car-to-road, and car-to-infrastructure communication too,” adds Wang.

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Samsung's New Dongle Connects Your Car To The Internet

Samsung, the brand trusted by many, has finally step its first foot in the connected car accessories market. The technology major recently unveiled its Connect Auto dongle at the MWC held on 21st February.

The dongle will allow users to connect their cars to the internet and transform their once boring and regular cars into smart cars. The device is set to function on the company's Tizen operating system and is capable of monitoring the car's performance on a regular basis whenever it is connected to it.

Though Samsung isn't the first among its peers to enter the connected cars accessories. But, it is for sure among few of them extending this internet connected cars facilities to even the users with older car models.

The Connected Auto dongle plugs right into the OBD II port, which is placed exactly below the steering wheel in the case of most cars. Once plugged in, the dongle uses the 4G LTE hotspot installed onboard the vehicle in order to smoothly connect the driver to the internet. Further, it also streams the data directly from the host to a cloud-based server, so as to provide the users with real time GPS location services.



The dongle is also capable of getting connected to various Android and iOS smartphone apps currently doing round in the market so as to keep the drivers updated with the information on safety services. Furthermore, the dongle will offer real-time alerts on eco-friendly driving abilities and driver's behaviour.

Since fuel is one of those natural resources that is required to be used judiciously by the mankind, the dongle provides the drivers increased fuel efficiency by making use of algorithms that calculate fuel used, time traveled, and the price of fuel per gallon.

According to Samsung, with its Connected auto, its aim is to provide the people with ground breaking, out-of-the box connected car solutions. Its mission is to benefit the consumers and businesses alike by delivering an ecosystem of products and services that will enable a safer, more eco-friendly and more fun driving experience.

In order to make its connected auto services a reality, Samsung has partnered with some of the leading wireless network service providers like Orange, AT&T, Global Telematics and AXA.

The dongle is expected to hit the US markets by the second quarter of this year and the company is not expected to launch it anytime soon in India or any asian market.

Samsung's New Dongle Connects Your Car To The Internet

Samsung, the brand trusted by many, has finally step its first foot in the connected car accessories market. The technology major recently unveiled its Connect Auto dongle at the MWC held on 21st February.

The dongle will allow users to connect their cars to the internet and transform their once boring and regular cars into smart cars. The device is set to function on the company's Tizen operating system and is capable of monitoring the car's performance on a regular basis whenever it is connected to it.

Though Samsung isn't the first among its peers to enter the connected cars accessories. But, it is for sure among few of them extending this internet connected cars facilities to even the users with older car models.

The Connected Auto dongle plugs right into the OBD II port, which is placed exactly below the steering wheel in the case of most cars. Once plugged in, the dongle uses the 4G LTE hotspot installed onboard the vehicle in order to smoothly connect the driver to the internet. Further, it also streams the data directly from the host to a cloud-based server, so as to provide the users with real time GPS location services.



The dongle is also capable of getting connected to various Android and iOS smartphone apps currently doing round in the market so as to keep the drivers updated with the information on safety services. Furthermore, the dongle will offer real-time alerts on eco-friendly driving abilities and driver's behaviour.

Since fuel is one of those natural resources that is required to be used judiciously by the mankind, the dongle provides the drivers increased fuel efficiency by making use of algorithms that calculate fuel used, time traveled, and the price of fuel per gallon.

According to Samsung, with its Connected auto, its aim is to provide the people with ground breaking, out-of-the box connected car solutions. Its mission is to benefit the consumers and businesses alike by delivering an ecosystem of products and services that will enable a safer, more eco-friendly and more fun driving experience.

In order to make its connected auto services a reality, Samsung has partnered with some of the leading wireless network service providers like Orange, AT&T, Global Telematics and AXA.

The dongle is expected to hit the US markets by the second quarter of this year and the company is not expected to launch it anytime soon in India or any asian market.

Startup From Chennai Develops Tiny Smart-Car Device

We have everything;from Smartphone to Smart TV to smart watch and just when you thought nothing can be made much smarter, a new smart device comes in the market to prove us wrong.

This time it’s a smart car, a car which notifies you when your car will run completely out of fuel, a car which will be able to detect the nearest fuel station, a car which will make driving a smooth experience for you.
Created by a Chennai based startup called Fuel Book Technology, this tiny device has the capability to turn any car into a smart car. Deepak John J came up with the idea for Fuel Book through his own experience. Once while driving, his car ran completely dry and he was stranded in the middle of nowhere. That's when the idea of a smart car struck Deepak's mind. Accompanied by an app, the device is self-installable and has the potential to create a smart vehicle right through any car's diagnostic port.

The startup has currently developed a working prototype of Fuelbook and close to entering production stage and for same they have crowdfunding this Smart Car device on Indiegogo and til now managed to get in just 9days an amount of $854USD out of $50,000 USD pledged.

The device is very easy to use. Once you have plugged it in your car, you’re required to download the application and launch it. The next step involves syncing the device over Bluetooth and Voila; you’ve now successfully turned your dumb car into a smart one.

The Fuel Book will not only tell the driver when his/her car will completely run out of fuel but also detect the nearest fuel station and ATM to help them. Along with this, the device also comes with a feature that will allow the user to unlock their car door right from their phones and save time.

Traffic is the biggest dread of a driver and this tiny device makes sure that its users don’t have to face this dread anymore. Using the device, the users will be able to transform their horns into a smart sensing apparatus that will send a message to the driver in the front and know the reason for the hold-up. If you’re one of those drivers who hate surprise bumps or breakers in their way, then don’t you worry because you won’t be getting any such surprises in future. The Fuel Book comes with a special social territory mapping feature that will alert the driver ten seconds prior to a bump in their way.

The device has a built-in accelerometer which takes care of the car’s speed. In the time of emergency, the device will share the driver’s GPS coordinates with his/her registered emergency contact through SMS or with the help of another Fuel Book using the “tag mode” feature.

The device has another super feature called the Al Engine that will collect and send the driver’s behavior data. Based on the user’s travelling history, the device will be able to detect when or where will he/she take a turn or when he/she will hit a break or accelerate. This feature will send a smart notification if there’s any trouble ahead in the way.

The tiny wonder device has an Atmel Smart Cortex-M3 MCU, a temperature sensor, a magnetometer, three-axis accelerometer, and has both RF connectivity and Bluetooth for pairing. The Fuel Book is compatible with iOS, Windows and Android smartphones and even works with Android Wear and Pebble smart watches. It is expected to hit the market November this year.

CarIQ, a Pune based startup has also developed an IoT device somewhat similar to Fuel Book.

India's IoT Startup CarIQ Making Cars Smarter With Its Connected Car Platform

Do you love your car and desire the best for it? Then, this is for you. CariQ is a young Indian startup with a dream of making everyday commute easy and predictable through smarter cars. The company founded in 2012 is making cars smarter by connecting them to a cloud and allowing the car’s driver to make decisions about his/her vehicle based on real time data.

The IoT (Internet of Things) startup us based in Pune and has found investors from the United Kingdom, Singapore and India because of its unique idea. The company's CariQ Connected Car Platform works by deriving data from the microcomputer of the car and then posting it to the servers hosted on the cloud. This data is then analyzed and reports are generated on the car’s condition, driver credibility and much more.

CariQ makes use of its patent pending technology around engine prints in order to collect, analyze and present information to its end consumer. CariQ plugs into the OBD port of the car and then collects information from the various electronic systems of the car such as the air bag system, the engine, ABS, amongst others. All this data is collected along with the car's location information and transmitted directly to the CariQ platform. The company then crunches the data available to it in order to send actionable and meaningful data points to car owners.

[caption id="attachment_95929" align="aligncenter" width="700"] CarIQ device - available to pre-order at price tag of Rs.5999/- [/caption]

CariQ, the device, is a simple plug & play device which can be easily connected into any car. One just needs to open the door and connect the device to the connector near the steering wheel of the car. Once the CariQ device is connected to the car, it is intelligent enough to configure itself according to the car it has been connected to. The device supports various features like service alerts, towing alerts, 'Headlight On' Warning, Rash driving Identification etc.

The company has also undertaken a special initiative called the ‘Mad Scientist Group’ where teams of business and development groups will work on initiatives that do not have immediate business objectives.

According to Sagar Apte, founder and CEO of CariQ, his company wants to become the player that will connect various players in the eco-system at large.

India's IoT Startup CarIQ Making Cars Smarter With Its Connected Car Platform

Do you love your car and desire the best for it? Then, this is for you. CariQ is a young Indian startup with a dream of making everyday commute easy and predictable through smarter cars. The company founded in 2012 is making cars smarter by connecting them to a cloud and allowing the car’s driver to make decisions about his/her vehicle based on real time data.

The IoT (Internet of Things) startup us based in Pune and has found investors from the United Kingdom, Singapore and India because of its unique idea. The company's CariQ Connected Car Platform works by deriving data from the microcomputer of the car and then posting it to the servers hosted on the cloud. This data is then analyzed and reports are generated on the car’s condition, driver credibility and much more.

CariQ makes use of its patent pending technology around engine prints in order to collect, analyze and present information to its end consumer. CariQ plugs into the OBD port of the car and then collects information from the various electronic systems of the car such as the air bag system, the engine, ABS, amongst others. All this data is collected along with the car's location information and transmitted directly to the CariQ platform. The company then crunches the data available to it in order to send actionable and meaningful data points to car owners.

[caption id="attachment_95929" align="aligncenter" width="700"] CarIQ device - available to pre-order at price tag of Rs.5999/- [/caption]

CariQ, the device, is a simple plug & play device which can be easily connected into any car. One just needs to open the door and connect the device to the connector near the steering wheel of the car. Once the CariQ device is connected to the car, it is intelligent enough to configure itself according to the car it has been connected to. The device supports various features like service alerts, towing alerts, 'Headlight On' Warning, Rash driving Identification etc.

The company has also undertaken a special initiative called the ‘Mad Scientist Group’ where teams of business and development groups will work on initiatives that do not have immediate business objectives.

According to Sagar Apte, founder and CEO of CariQ, his company wants to become the player that will connect various players in the eco-system at large.