Showing posts with label smart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label smart. Show all posts
Monday, February 16, 2015
BMW Release Smart Charging Application for Electric Cars
With increasing smartphone users, application penetration becomes effective tool for service providers and sellers of products lately. So no wonder all the big companies trying to create an application to assist customers and facilitate the service. Matter of marketing, the marketing team behind the luxury car manufacturer BMW has done a pretty good job in the campaign of "ultimate driving machine" for decades. And it seems that BMW does not intend to cut consumer wish lists in the near future. In the list, not only about the gasoline in supporting high performance engine, but BMW also gives the option of green technology behind the steel frame, as found in the BMW i3.BMW has just rolled out a new application that allows the Smart Charging motorists BMW i in order to identify the levels and the best time to charge their electric vehicles at home automatically. Later, as a whole, can help lower the cost of ownership in long-term users.Application specifically developed by the BMW Group is currently available for two platforms, Android and iOS. Bring, Smart Charging expected applications will be integrated with the BMW Remote app BMW i, so that the driver can obtain vehicle information through their smartphones. BMW claims that this application can help you save on electricity bills up to $ 400 per year, if used in optimal condition. By doing so, this application makes the BMW became the first automotive manufacturer in the industry that provides automated and integrated functionality.Currently still in the early stages of rollout, so intelligent charging applications ala BMW is only available in the BMW Electronauts. Electronauts is a group of electric vehicle enthusiasts BMW ActiveE lease under the German automotive manufacturing test. And many of those who happened to be the first few people in the U.S. who drive around in a BMW i3. We may not know how far the application can affect the users, because not many people who can enjoy the luxury vehicles.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Smart Technology Replacement for Middle Rearview
Yokohama - Nissan will introduce the Smart Rearview Mirror , complementary functions in the rearview mirror , at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. Besides claimed to have the ability to exceed the conventional function , the technology package consists of a 1.3 megapixel camera and LCD screen . It is expected that this new technology could increase the aerodynamic vehicle , especially a sport , to negate the rear glass so that the roof can be more gentle . The technology is ready to be pinned in the car in 2015 , the initial plan is marketed through authorized dealers in Japan as an optional device .
Some of the difficulties usually experienced by the driver while monitoring the condition of the vehicle rear middle seat unobstructed view , passengers , and C pillars Observations may also be disrupted when the rear screen size is too small ( or coupe sports car with a rear roof lower ) , the glass surface is covered dew , dust , or obstructed weather , as well as biased sun glare or light behind another vehicle .
Andy Palmer , Chief Planning Officer & Executive Vice President of NMC , explains , the camera is placed at the rear of the car is useful to improve the visibility of the rider . This feature minimizes the performance blindspot karenamenghasilkan broader view and not influenced by the condition of the cabin .
" No matter how high or how the passenger on the back roads . Smart Rearview Mirrormenawarkan new design opportunities for future models , for generating alternative view is greater than the rear glass , " Palmer said in his official statement on the Newspress , last week .
Racing
Palmer also claimed that this innovation can create new forms of cars that can affect the aerodynamics . The technology will be used the first time in a race car 24 hours of Le Mans , ZEOD RC , as well as some concoction Nismo cars .
Shoichi Miryatani , Nismo President , explained , functions such technology is needed , especially for engineering design . He said , Nissan can immediately enter into a new level of motorsport .
Smart Rearview Mirror video review .
Friday, January 23, 2015
Smart Dimension Getting Bigger
Böblingen, City car with a very compact design that can be parked anywhere, the main reason Daimler Smart presents the first model in 1998. Yet obstacles come later, Daimler said it was too small dimensions.
During the 16 years since marketed, Daimler had to lose 4.1 billion dollars, is now Smart overhauled. In July 2014, Daimler will introduce a version of the ForTwo for refreshment, width by 10 cm. The standard model has a 249 cm long, 152 cm wide and 154 cm high. Following the ForFour models with 5-door hatchback concept that fit 4-5 passengers.
"The introduction of the new model will be more special and an important moment. Both of these vehicles will mark a new era of Smart, "said Annette Winkler, CEO and Director of Smart Automobile, as reported by Bloomberg, last week.
One auto analyst from the University of Applied Sciences in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, said it was a last resort Smart. "They only have one chance and everything to do with the right," he said.
Both models of the all-new status. Although it comes with the business to meet market demand, the old model is more compact size still marketed. Smart ForFour will challenge the Fiat 500, Volkswagen Up!, And Adam Opel.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Next Year Nissan Presents Smart Mirrors
TOKYO-Nissan continues to develop a wide range of smart technologies to be embedded in their latest cars, one of which is a rear-view mirror the smart technology. In fact the plan, smart technology from the Japanese manufacturer will go on sale next year.Reported Inautonews, Monday (23/06/2014), smart rearview mirror will be marketed for the first time in Japan. The rearview mirror actually has the same shape and the same position as the other mirrors. However, in this technology there is a camera that is placed in the rear window.
With the presence of the camera, the driver can see the view behind the car with a much broader even when driving at night or when in a parking lot that has a fairly minimal lighting.
"For this system will be in a sports car like the 370Z," said Nissan spokesman Steve Diehlman.
This intelligent system is held available in Japan next year, and Nissans own plans to bring it to the United States in the coming years. This smart camera is claimed to increase the safety in driving, especially when driving at night.
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