As can be seen from a recent study by Juniper Research, the number of connected vehicles in service will reach 367 million worldwide by 2027. This will represent a growth of 91% compared to the 192 million that are expected to be in the future. end of this 2023.
The advancement of ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) and the increased capabilities of infotainment systems in cars will drive the adoption of connected vehicles in the next five years.
According to the Juniper Research study, the high speed and low latency capabilities of 5G will greatly contribute to the adoption of these vehicles. This will require effective collaborations between OEMs of the automotive sector and operators to achieve it.
Connected vehicles are equipped with communication Technologys that allow the exchange of information between the different elements of the transport system and third-party services. Hence the importance of this collaboration and the key role of operators in making the most of 5G.
The report notes that operators are critical to unlocking new use cases, such as autonomous driving and infotainment, for which it is required. large amount of data through 5G. This represents a $3.6 billion opportunity to deliver 5G connectivity by 2027 globally.
According to research co-author Nick Maynard, 5G enables automotive OEMs to improve the in-vehicle experience.
“In a vehicle market transitioning to electric vehicles, improving the user experience is key. Operators have a critical role in enabling this with confidence, making them the preferred partner as their 5G networks expand rapidly.”
Improvements to implement in connected vehicles
Another of the highlights of the Juniper Research study points out that, in 2027, commercial vehicles will only represent 20% of all connected vehicles worldwide. This figure represents a small increase compared to the 16% that will be at the end of 2023.
Another aspect that this report highlights is that the design of Commercial Vehicles You’re not taking advantage of connectivity beyond simple emergency call features and basic connected infotainment systems.
OEMs should prioritize integrations with fleet tracking systems to optimize connectivity benefits
Little by little, however, this is beginning to change, as companies prioritize the tracking and logistics capabilities it allows them.
Consequently, the research recommends that OEMs in this automotive sector prioritize integrations with common fleet tracking to optimize the benefits of connectivity.
In this way, commercial fleet owners will be able to maximize the efficiency of their processes.
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