Exploring the Evolution of Automotive Technology: What's Next for Australian Drivers?

by Roselands Auto Lakemba Mechanic

Over the last two decades, we’ve seen tremendous advancements in technology across many different areas of our lives. The introduction of the first smartphone in 2007 brought a wave of change to communications, to how we consume our news and to social interaction too. We found ourselves wired into a world where we could connect with entertainment with a simple tap of the screen. Social media became a driving force in our daily lives, and just when we began to feel we had reached a new normal Artificial Intelligence was introduced into our world.

The same wave of technological changes that have reshaped our daily lives also found their way into our automobiles and our driving experience. Overall, the industry has undergone a remarkable transformation as major advances in software and technology have helped reshape how we interact with our vehicles and the road. Across the globe, environmental concerns and a desire to forestall global warming led to amazing technological improvements and the widespread acceptance of electric cars. Driver less cars introduced a seismic shift to our already changing automotive world.

Automotive Technicians Mastering Advanced Technology

In the future, your automotive technician will be increasingly focused on the highly advanced technology that runs your automobile. Your Bexley mechanic will be able to tap into a vast trove of data generated by your vehicle’s onboard systems and sensors.

As vehicles become even more technology-driven and connected in the future, your local Bexley mechanic will become a master of advanced technologies. They will be highly knowledgeable and understand virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI).

Connected Cars

The power and high speed bandwidth of 5G networks has ushered in a world where our cars and trucks now feature real-time communication between vehicles and accelerated data transfer. Vehicle-to-Everything (v2X) is the leading edge of this amazing evolution.

It’s estimated that by the year 2035, 100 per cent of our vehicles will be connected and more than 30 per cent will be v2X enabled. This will occur especially rapidly with fleet vehicles, where inventory typically turns over every 2 to 3 years.

Advancements in Automotive Artificial Intelligence

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence are also forecast to have a profound affect on our automotive experience. Automotive AI is expected to grow by a staggering 40 per cent per year, and by 2027 is expected to reach a valuation of over $15 billion.

AI will be used to monitor the life cycle of components such as tyres and batteries. It will also focus on key areas such as preventive maintenance and early failure warning.