Car of the future is M2M-ready

Car of the future is M2M-ready: via @eetimes

Whether it is Continental Tyre’s AutoLinQ in-vehicle infotainment and connectivity solution, BMW’s Connected Drive online route guide , or Cisco’s mobile demonstration and networking technologies’ showcase vehicle, Network on Wheels , an increasing number of manufacturers, suppliers and technologists are working intensively on researching Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications solutions for vehicles. Secure, fast mobile communications in emergencies Many cars already feature Internet connectivity, enabling drivers to retrieve e-mails, conduct a Google search, request remote diagnosis from a shop following a breakdown, or display empty parking places. But there are many manufacturers taking an additional step to develop vehicles that not only receive data, but can also actively send messages. One such example is the European Commission’s emergency eCall system, which is on...

Full article: http://www.eetimes.com/design/automotive-design/4403190/T...