Mobility
“Lies, damned lies, and statistics” ….. There has been a lot of reporting recently of a slow down in the market for EVs, but I think this is being mis-reported by many. You can use data to make whatever argument you like of course, that is the beauty of it. Despite a global cost of […]
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Audio continues to be a crucial part of the automotive offering to consumers, enabling OEMs to differentiate from the competition and deliver compelling solutions. As the automotive market continues to develop, with 4 key drivers being automation, electrification, software defined vehicles, and zonal architecture, how audio is delivered is increasingly important. Some OEMs continue to […]
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The Future Cockpit is not all about pillar-to-pillar screens and fancy HMI solutions. It is also important to consider reducing costs and upgrading lower-cost vehicles, the highest volume market segment. This announcement of a partnership between MediaTek and Infineon Technologies demonstrates the need for more cost effective solutions and the need for a more collaborative […]
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Citroen announced that it will launching ChatGPT Navigation Assistance, using SoundHound’s voice and audio recognition system that integrates OpenAI’s ChatGPT. It is making the feature available on the upgradable Connect PLUS Pack on “the C4, C4 X, C5 X, Berlingo and SpaceTourer for passenger cars, and Berlingo Van and Jumpy for commercial vehicles” in several […]
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Active Sound Design (ASD) is a technology used in modern vehicles, particularly electric vehicles (EVs) and some internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, to enhance or create sound experiences within the cabin. For EVs, which naturally lack the engine noises associated with ICE vehicles, ASD can generate artificial motor or driving sounds to enrich the driving […]
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An Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) is an advanced sound technology equipped in electric and hybrid vehicles to offset their low noise levels at reduced speeds. It produces synthesized sounds, akin to those of traditional combustion engines or other recognizable noises, to enhance pedestrian safety by making the vehicle’s presence known. AVAS employs external loudspeakers […]
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The Renault Scenic has been a long-time bastion of the European family car market. DATAportl estimates that almost 400,000 Renault Scenics have shipped since 2016. So, the introduction of a new electric version of the car could have significant impact on EV volumes. Harman announced on March 5th, 2023 that its Harman Kardon brand audio […]
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Polestar have teamed up with audio brand Bowers & Wilkins and audio technology vendor Dirac to create a bespoke audio experience in the new Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 is a premium BEV, the audio system is described here – “With 1610 watts of power, 25 speakers, 3D Surround Sound and Dolby Atmos, the Bowers & Wilkins for Polestar audio system […]
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Road Noise Cancellation (RNC) technology is gaining importance in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) due to the absence of engine noise, making road noise more noticeable. RNC systems operate by strategically placing microphones inside the vehicle cabin to measure interior noise. These microphones send audio data to an audio subsystem, which generates anti-audio signals played through built-in […]
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In a recent video from the Fully Charged Show, Oceania correspondent Simone Annan discussed why EV sales are booming in Australia. In terms of supplier share in 2023, Tesla remain the number 1 supplier for EV shipments, with 45,275 vehicles sold. BYD entered the Australian market about 18 months ago and is already the number […]
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