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Interior Communication Lights

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Volkswagen ID.4 Suv Uses Interior Lights for Driver Controls

— September 6, 2020 — Autos
Volkswagen created new interior lighting features for its electrically powered ID.4 SUV. The new interior lighting features uses a touchscreen and ambient lighting to communicate with the driver, which eliminates the use of knobs and buttons. The automotive company was able to reimagine the interior of the ID.4 SUV due to added space made possible through an electric motor.

The new driver communication system operates sing a light strip located below the car display. Volkswagen titled the communication feature ID. Light, and it was designed to enhance the driving experience. The ID. Light is able to signal the driver when the car system is activated, and whether the car is locked or unlocked. It can also inform the driver about incoming calls and recommended lane changes.

Image Credit: VW
Trend Themes
1. Interior Communication Lights - New interior lighting features in Volkswagen's ID.4 SUV uses a touchscreen and ambient lighting to communicate with the driver, eliminating the use of knobs and buttons.
2. Electric Motor Space Reimagining - The added space made possible through an electric motor in Volkswagen's ID.4 SUV creates opportunities for reimagining the car's interior design, as shown through the new driver communication system using ID. Light.
3. Driver Communication System - Volkswagen's ID. Light communicates with the driver with light signals, providing information about car systems, locks, unlocks, incoming calls, and recommended lane changes.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Automotive companies can explore integrating interior communication lights and touchscreen systems in cars to enhance the driving experience and eliminate the need for buttons and knobs.
2. Electric Vehicle Industry - The electric vehicle industry can capitalize on the added space made possible through electric motors to create innovative interior designs, as demonstrated in Volkswagen's ID.4 SUV.
3. Technology Industry - Companies in the technology industry can explore opportunities to integrate new communication systems, such as Volkswagen's ID. Light, that use ambient lighting and touchscreens to provide information to users in innovative ways.
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