The Chrysler 200C EV is the car singled out by Jalopnik as the most likely of the Chrysler concept fleet to reach production. The car was meant to show off the promising next-gen features of the Chrysler UConnect system, a revolutionary voice-activated in-car communication device that ties together a number of the car’s key features.
The Chrysler 200C EV also has a neat technological feat in that its temperature controls, door locks, in-car camera and GPS tracking can all be accessed directly via an iPhone.
iPhone-Integrated Electric Vehicles
Chrysler 200C EV Shows Off UConnect System
Trend Themes
1. Iphone-integrated Electric Vehicles - Connecting in-car features to iPhones presents a disruption in conventional automotive technology.
2. Voice-activated In-car Communication Devices - The development of voice-activated communication devices for cars presents an opportunity for automobile manufacturers to improve driving safety and convenience.
3. Next-gen In-car Features - Integration of next-gen features such as GPS tracking and temperature controls with the UConnect system in the Chrysler 200C EV opens a new dimension for automotive technology.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The use of UConnect and iPhones in automotive systems opens up possibilities for collaborations between automobile manufacturers and technology companies.
2. Consumer Electronics - Development of iPhone-compatible technology for automobiles presents an opportunity for companies in the consumer electronics industry to venture into automotive tech.
3. Smartphone Applications - Integration of in-car features into smartphones presents an opportunity for app developers to create a new line of applications specifically for in-car use.