Google. It has merged electric vehicles (EVs) with one of the most inherently “local” topics out there: mapping. By combining charging-station location data in Google Maps with real-time car diagnostics, it’s able to be a smart copilot for EV owners suffering from range anxiety.
The digital roadside assistance platform Urgently claims it can reduce response times for roadside emergencies by as much as 50%. Today the company announced a
To join our ongoing connected car analysis two news items emerged this week. GM launched an auto-insurance division, utilizing data from its connected cars. And Blackberry partnered with AWS to integrate sensor data in vehicles. We break it down.
You’ve likely heard the saying that the automobile is the next mobile device. This continues to evolve as the device we park in our driveways inherits the role of the one we carry in our pockets. This is already materializing in a new flavor of local ad attribution.
While a sole-proprietor operates his or her business without a website, a big brand retailer is installing beacons to better track store-visits and in-store behaviors.
