The automotive industry is at a crossroads with technology and telecommunications . Barriers to entry , lower for technology providers and digital vehicle innovation , are the differentiating factor between success and failure as more companies look to meet the needs of consumers — and the planet — in the electric vehicle ( EV ) market .
The challenges arising in the shift from mechanical to digital require significant input from technology professionals as everything becomes connected . Implementing this large-scale initiative , which could change the way we use transport , means enabling vehicles to connect to the surrounding digital ecosystem , and 5G and the internet of things ( IoT ) are key components in that . As we look at how 5G and IoT bring EVs into the digital landscape , we turn to the experts to discover how the cloud will be integrated into e-mobility . Henry Bzeih , Global Chief Strategy Officer Automotive & Transportation at Microsoft , brings firsthand insights from the technology firm as he analyses the industry .
Bzeih tells us about the current application of IoT in the EV sector and the role 5G could play in connecting cars to their surroundings .
“ IoT ’ s role in EV is centred around ‘ things ’, ‘ insights ’, and ‘ actions ’, which include the vehicle , its various interfaces and surroundings , such as smart cities , grids or utilities , and users etc ,” says Bzeih .
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