8 car technologies expected in 2020

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Every year, automakers launch new models and with them some news. What we have noticed is that car technologies are getting a lot of attention. Now, vehicles have features that were previously only part of other electronic equipment or that were seen as something of a future A little far.

Some news has arrived and are ready to be sold. According to the portal pecasdecarros24.pt, automakers are making some of these technologies available in their vehicles, and some of them can be acquired even in online stores.

Automotive technologies that will come true

See which automotive technologies are expected to hit the market in 2020 and which are arousing consumer interest:

1. Autonomous cars in Beijing

autonomous car technologyBaidu has been testing its autonomous cars in Beijing – Disclosure

Much is said about the autonomous cars that are being tested around the world, and Beijing, in China, should be the first city to allow the population access to this novelty.

Being allowed to offer the service of autonomous taxi in some regions of the city, however, at the beginning of the service a human driver must be present for situations of possible failure.

2. 5G network in car technologies

5G technology5G will allow cars to communicate in real time – Intel

Much is discussed about the installation of the network 5G of internet in Brazil, and while this is not a reality here, in some countries of the world it is already widely used.

With faster data transmission, autonomous cars become a much closer reality, as they are fed information instantly. This can also impact on improving traffic in cities with information circulating in real time between cars.

3. Recycled car

Fisker Ocean technologyFisker vehicles bring luxury with sustainability – Disclosure

Sustainability is under discussion and has not gone far from the car technologies expected in 2020.

The automaker Fisker Inc developed the Fisker Ocean, electric vehicle and which uses recycling in its manufacture. Inside you can find a panel made with recycled t-shirts, fishing net mats and pet bottles, and sealing rubbers made with old tires. In addition to all these attractions, the model is cheaper than conventional cars.

4. Benches that recline 60 degrees

ZeroG TechnologyBMW has developed seats that can be kept reclined while the vehicle is in motion, bringing safety to passengers – Disclosure

Passengers looking to walk in complete comfort will have the option of lying down on the seat at 60 degrees and relaxing during the journey, while watching a program on a screen positioned on the roof of the vehicle.

This is a novelty of BMW, which will bring a comfortable and safe seat in the model X7, whose cocoon shape better protects the passenger and the seat belt attached to the seat, following their reclining.

5. The electronic sunshade

Virtual Display TechnologyBosch technology adjusts the brightness that falls on the driver's eyes – Disclosure

Direct sunlight can disturb the view of drivers, and it would be great to be able to adjust the brightness that passes through the car windows.

THE Bosch launched the Virtual Visor, a sunshade formed by an intelligent LCD screen that adjusts the brightness of the sun, without impairing the driver's vision. It will have artificial intelligence (AI) resources that will recognize drivers' facial expressions and make adjustments according to the reactions.

6. Flying car

Flying car technologyPresented prototype features hybrid helicopter and drone features – Disclosure

Flying cars have been in the sights of automakers and transportation companies for some time now, and there are now some prototypes that are being tested.

THE Hyundai in partnership with Uber intends to make a fleet of these flying cars soon. The vehicles will be electric and will reach a speed of up to 290km / h.

7. Alexa for travel

Alexa TechnologyCar maker Lincoln already offers Alexa Auto assistant in its vehicles – Disclosure

Amazon's virtual assistant will now be in the cars and allow many of the actions to be done by voice command. It will be possible to talk to the car and ask to adjust the temperature, turn on the air conditioning and other functions.

8. Disposal of speakers

Continental TechnologyTechnology developed between Continental and Sennheiser allows the elimination of speakers

Many people enjoy listening to music while driving, but the loudspeakers compromise the vehicle's aesthetics.

For this, Continental and Sennheiser created a sound system that does not use speakers: the technology uses vibration to emit sounds. Different electromechanical actuators cause the car's components to vibrate and emit sound. The great advantage that this model can make cars lighter, providing a unique experience for those who listen.

Automotive technologies will soon be on the streets

Initially, some of these technologies will not be accessible to all consumers, due to the high cost. The trend is for new features to gain more and more space in the new models, reducing the cost and facilitating access for all drivers.

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