With the rapid development of technology, the automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation. This article will discuss the differences between the development of fuel vehicles and electric vehicles in terms of vehicle-machine connectivity, as well as the significant impact of the new energy transition on the entire automotive industry.
From the early days of in-car** and remote-controlled driving, automakers began to consider integrating communication devices into their vehicles, while exploring advanced features such as remote driving. Traditional car companies have been relatively conservative in terms of vehicle-machine interconnection, focusing more on the traditional three major parts of gasoline vehicles, rather than turning their attention to Internet technologies such as on-board screens.
The conservative pace of traditional car companies is in stark contrast to the rise of new forces. New power car companies with Internet background have cleverly combined Internet gameplay with car manufacturing to promote the continuous upgrading of in-vehicle screens. As a result, the vehicle-machine interconnection system of electric vehicles is more advanced, showing more applications of Internet technology compared with traditional fuel vehicles.
The real change is happening in the new energy transition in the automotive industry. The rise of new energy vehicles has broken through three major technical problems in the field of electric vehicles, including large-capacity batteries, high-power motors and electronic control systems. Pioneers such as Tesla have disclosed most of their EV technology patents, lowering the barrier to entry for making EVs. Domestic car companies have mature battery and motor solutions, making the production of electric vehicles more cost-effective.
Internet companies urgently need to find new projects to attract users, so they have entered the field of "car manufacturing". The original intention of new energy vehicle companies such as Tesla, NIO, Li and Xpeng is not only to make money by selling cars, but also to continue to make profits through software upgrade services. This makes the vehicle-machine interconnection system the main carrier of service provision in the future.
The development of intelligent assisted driving has also had a profound impact on the interconnection of vehicles and machines. The demand for intelligent assisted driving has driven the competition of car companies in the interconnection of vehicles and machines. The underlying foundation of intelligent assisted driving is built on the vehicle-machine interconnection system, which strengthens users' expectations for future intelligent driving through a variety of first-class education.
Traditional car companies have obviously not invested enough in this area, and even if they have enough investment, it is difficult to do well. This has affected their competitiveness in the market to a certain extent. Some have even lost their head start in the field of Internet technology because of the abolition of the software department.
In contrast, electric vehicles are more suitable for the carrier of vehicle-machine interconnection. To realize the interconnection of the entire vehicle machine and car body, it is inseparable from the integration of wire control technology and chassis. This turns what used to be a mechanical connection into a cable connection, evolving from mechanical control to electrical signal control, and realizing a software-defined vehicle. Due to the inherent advantages of electric vehicles in chassis platform and electrification architecture, it is easier to achieve highly intelligent and vehicle-machine interconnection functions.
Although fuel vehicles can theoretically achieve vehicle-machine interconnection, they need to achieve the same experience as electric vehicles, but they need to be more expensive. This directly leads to an increase in the cost of use, and even the use experience may not be able to surpass the **lower pure electric car. The performance of some joint venture brand products in terms of vehicle-machine interconnection is a clear example compared to the lowest domestic brands.
In the future, the prospect of fuel vehicles in the market will be greatly affected. From the perspective of user experience and cost, ICE vehicles may face greater competitive pressure. The rise of new energy vehicles has brought profound changes to the entire automotive industry in terms of technology and business model. Reduced production volumes and increased costs may further affect the position of traditional OEMs in the market. Automakers need to think carefully about the future direction and may need to embrace new energy and Internet technologies more actively to adapt to the rapid evolution of the industry.
The evolution of the automotive industry is not only an improvement in technology, but also a complete change in business models and user experience. The rise of new energy vehicles has promoted the revolution of vehicle-machine interconnection, making the car no longer just a means of transportation, but also an intelligent and Internet-based mobile space. This is a new era for automakers, Internet companies, and users.