Today I’m attending New York International Auto Show as a press guest of Auto Alliance, an association that consists of 12 vehicle manufacturers and is dedicated to “developing and implementing constructive solutions to public policy challenges that promote sustainable mobility and benefit society in the areas of environment, energy and motor vehicle safety.” Auto Alliance includes BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo and represents 77% of all car and truck sales within the United States.
I’m excited to learn more about Auto Alliance’s mission and they ways they work with car manufacturers to develop and introduce new technology that will make cars safer, more energy efficient, and reduce the impact on the environment.
Here’s a brief video about some of the work Auto Alliance is doing:
I’m very curious to know if there will be a standard for the new electric cars on the market. While at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this past January, I learned that the auto industry is building electric cars to be charged using different charging stations that are unique to each car manufacturer.
Smart’s electric cars charge using a 220 outlet, a household standard that powers a clothes dryer. However, Ford, Nissan, and Chevy have distinct charging stations unique to their brands. I wonder if a standard will be put in place to enable future electric cars made by any auto manufacturer to use the same charging stations. Doesn’t it seem more efficient for electric car owners to recharge using the nearest charging station rather than having to hunt for one that works specifically for their car during a daily commute or while on a road trip?
What questions do you have about the technology in cars? What would you like to see in the future?
Here are my past posts on events where I’ve gotten to see new technology in vehicles:
- #IntelUpgrade: Intel’s Context-Aware Devices Won’t Sacrifice Personal Privacy about the prototype of a connected car that uses face recognition software, environmental sensors, and personal preference to build a data profile for each driver.
Auto Alliance and Hynes Communications paid for my travel and accommodations to attend the New York International Auto Show. I was not compensated in any other manner for my time. My opinions posted here are my own. Logo courtesy of Auto Alliance.
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Ohhhh, have fun! Can’t wait to hear all about it, esp. safety technologies and hybrids that can fit a family!!
Sorry I didn’t get to meet you at the auto show. We’d love to have you join us May 24 at The Newseum for the Edmunds Safety Conference.
Email conference at edmunds dot com for more info.