Driving the future: Automotive industry's digital revolution

India's automotive sector is fast embracing connected technologies and V2X advancements to improve safety, efficiency, and user experience

- JOHN MARTIN

The automotive industry is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid integration of cutting-edge technologies. This evolution is reshaping the automotive landscape, making it smarter, more environmentally friendly, safer, and more efficient, while significantly enhancing the overall user experience. Central to this T transformation is connected technology, which not only fuels today's most innovative advancements but also charts the course for the industry's future.

Connected technology has ushered in the era of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (Al), and Machine Learning (ML) within vehicles, manufacturing processes, and mobility infrastructure. Through these software-driven technologies, vehicles can communicate seamlessly with each other and the cloud, elevating the entire ecosystem to unprecedented levels of intelligence.

V2X GAINS GROUND

A prime example of this revolution is the concept of Vehicleto-Everything (V2X), which is reshaping the automotive sector and enhancing mobility intelligence. According to CyberMedia Research (CMR), V2X technology is making significant inroads in India, accounting for a substantial share of the market, with passenger vehicles at 30% and a yearly growth rate of >60%.