CES, perhaps the most important conference for new technologies, has become the most important conference for automotive industry news. The 2024 conference release will demonstrate that the trend continues. As TechCrunch notes, “much of CES’s growth in recent years has been its position as the premier auto show,” as automakers have focused on tech features.
This mega event in Las Vegas will take place from January 9th to 12th. What automotive news can you expect this year? Well, first of all we will increasingly move towards electric cars. Let’s discuss it.
1. Electrification is not automation
The market has been tough for autonomous vehicles, while electric cars are becoming increasingly popular. Tech Radar predicts that CES 2024 will focus heavily on electric cars while avoiding automation, especially considering that auto giant Ford announced last year that it would move away from fully autonomous technology. Both Ford and GM have suffered major losses in automation technology. Electric car sales, meanwhile, have increased from around 3 million in 2020 to more than 10 million in 2023, as noted by Tech Radar. The market has spoken, and CES 2024 will likely reflect that fact.
2. Technology you can actually use
Automakers like to announce things that are far in the future. How often do you see, for example, a “concept” car that never becomes reality? Last year at CES, for example, BMW announced a color-changing concept car, but it’s not on the streets yet.
That may not be the case in 2024. In the same article, Tech Radar’s Jeremy Kaplan predicts that “There will be a lot of real-world technology on display at CES 2024, real things that you can actually buy today for your next real car.” .”
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3. Honda has a new electric car coming
Staying on topic, Honda is reportedly planning to launch a new electric car at CES. The Japanese auto giant announced that it will introduce “a new global EV series model and several key technologies that illustrate the significant transformation Honda is undertaking.” Details are still scarce, but it’s safe to assume that the announcement on Tuesday, January 9th will be an important one.
4. Concept cars… yes, they still exist
Listen… You might get more technology that you can actually use, but automakers still love making concept cars. We’ve already glimpsed one. Hyundai has revealed a preview of its Mobion concept car, which allows all wheels to spin independently and will be unveiled at CES 2024.
5. Not too much artificial intelligence (AI)
While CES 2024 may focus on AI as a whole, the automotive industry may be the exception to the rule. After all, you can’t take chances with unreliable technology – like artificial intelligence – in something as dangerous as a car. Don’t expect AI-powered vehicles now. “Experts predict that companies will showcase automotive AI in low-risk applications such as vehicle personalization,” Automotive News wrote.
2023-12-31 19:28:36
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