Hyundai pregateste dotari spectaculoase pentru noua gama Genesis, ce ar urma sa fie lansata in 2015. Sud-coreenii au introdus pe lista accesoriilor si tehnologia Google Glass, care va permite soferilor sa aiba acces la o gama larga de informatii pe parbrizul masinii.
Hyundai nu a anuntat sub ce forma va folosi tehnologia Google insa, potrivit expertilor, cel mai probabil, intr-o prima faza, va proiecta informatiile pe un mini-ecran transparent, legat de sistemul multimedia al masinii.
Ulterior, am putea vedea si primele parbrize cu aceasta tehnologie. Detalii despre platforma Blue Link, pe baza careia urmeaza sa fie dezvoltata aplicatia, aflati din comunicatul de presa de mai jos.
GadgetReport.ro scria, recent, ca din primele imagini, rezulta ca Hyundai vrea sa concureze direct cu Lexus LS, BMW seria 7, Audi A8, Volvo S 80 si Mercedes S-Class.
Modelul se inspira din HCD-14 concept, lansat la salonul de la Detroit.
Hyundai nu a anuntat pana acum detaliile tehnice ale noului model, cum nici pretul nu este cunoscut.
Avand in vedere experienta anterioara, probabil Genesis va costa undeva in jur de 16-18.000 euro. Un pret de cel putin trei ori mai mic decat concurenta.
Intre timp, pe internet au aparut si cateva imagini video cu un prototip al acestui model.
HYUNDAI EXPLORES WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY WITH ALL-NEW GENESIS
Blue Link Will Allow Hyundai Owners to Remotely Access Features and Information through Wearable Devices like Google Glass
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 2, 2014 – The way people interact with their cars is about to change. No longer is controlling a vehicle remotely through a gadget reserved for comic books, super hero movies or secret agents. Hyundai’s next generation of products, starting with the all-new 2015 Genesis, will allow owners to connect with their vehicle using wearable devices. Hyundai’s cloud-based Blue Link platform makes features like remote start and service information quickly accessible through new devices like Google Glass and others.
Wearable devices will help owners save time and add a new level of convenience by allowing remote interaction with the vehicle without the need to pull out their smartphone. Hyundai plans to launch a Blue Link Glassware application next year with the all-new 2015 Genesis sedan.
“We see wearables as a technology trend, expanding from fitness and health monitoring to broader applications,” Barry Ratzlaff, executive director, Customer Connect and Service Business Development, Hyundai Motor America. “As a leader in connected car technology, we’re always exploring new ways to use technology to enhance the ownership experience for our customers. Wearables are a great way to extend the experience outside of the vehicle by leveraging these small screens to quickly access remote features and deliver timely vehicle information.”
Wearable device apps will join Hyundai’s existing mobile app offerings designed to give Hyundai owners convenient access to Blue Link features and Car Care services. The all-new 2015 Genesis, with its suite of technology and connectivity features, is a perfect fit to showcase leading-edge mobility and connectivity features, many of which are not offered in competing products. Hyundai plans to launch the vehicle with new infotainment and connectivity features powered by Blue Link.
“Genesis is a unique take on luxury where the owner experience is enabled through the intelligent application of technology, features and services that empower the owner,” said Mark Dipko, director of Corporate Planning and Strategy at Hyundai Motor America. “We feel this vehicle is a great product to showcase how the latest technology can enhance the ownership experience and give owners more time and convenience.”
Small screens of wearable devices only allow a limited amount of information to be shown. As such, it is important to present useful and relevant information. On Google Glass, vehicle information will be presented as cards optimized for the Glass user interface. Push notifications will alert the owner when maintenance is due and allow quick service scheduling by enabling the wearer to initiate a call using the device’s built-in functionality. The application will also allow owners to access popular Blue Link features like remote start, remote door lock/unlock, vehicle finder, POI send-to-car powered by Google quickly using the device’s compact interface.
Hyundai is no stranger to mobile application development. In 2010, the company launched the all-new Equus premium sedan with an innovative iPad application that effectively replaced the vehicle owner’s manual with a digital, interactive version. It was designed to be more convenient, immersive and save time.
Hyundai’s new Car Care app introduced this summer builds on this strategy by allowing Hyundai owners without Blue Link to schedule service, look up maintenance schedule, read quick reference guides and more. With the launch of Blue Link, Hyundai also launched its Blue Link app for iOS and Android platforms to give subscribers quick access to Blue Link features while on the go. The company sees mobile apps as a convenient way for owners to access information.
“In 2013, we saw millions of commands sent to Hyundai vehicles from our Blue Link mobile application,” said Ratzlaff. “As new screens emerge, we see a real opportunity to expand our app strategy to provide added convenience for our owners.”
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Assurance includes Assurance Connected Care that provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Hyundai Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for three years. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.