Connected Automotive technology is creeping into almost every car manufacturer’s lineup these days, with parking assistance, proximity alarms and even wireless internet becoming commonplace. Well, it’s time to move even farther beyond emergency services, according to Peugeot Citroën.
In a recent announcement, the French auto manufacturer announced that it will add several new in-vehicle applications and services using Sierra Wireless embedded modules, the Legato platform, and AirVantage cloud.
“Our long collaboration with Sierra Wireless has enabled us to offer our customers leading-edge technology that not only helps keep them safer, but now could also provide connected services that deliver additional value,” said Brigitte Courtehoux, Director of the Connected Cars and Services Business Unit, Peugeot Citroën. “Sierra Wireless technology provides us with a full automotive-grade solution, including the wireless connectivity, the application support and the remote management capabilities we need to offer these services efficiently and cost-effectively.”
Peugeot Citroën has been a Sierra Wireless customer since 2001 and has added connectivity to more than 1.6 million of its vehicles in that time, but the company said it now wants to launch the next generation of connected cars. To accomplish that, the company will incorporate device-to-cloud technology and expand capability from emergency notification into additional value-added connected services for its customers, which will be enabled through the Legato application framework and development platform. This setup will allow third-party applications to be built and hosted directly on the vehicle’s wireless module. With integrated AirVantage cloud service, these applications can be securely downloaded and updated remotely over the air. It should begin to reach the market in 2017 models.
“Peugeot Citroën has always been visionary in providing value to customers through delivering connectivity to their cars,” said Dan Schieler, SVP and General Manager, OEM Solutions, Sierra Wireless. “Expanding their reach beyond basic safety features into other IoT services demonstrates their continued push toward innovative solutions for their customers. Customers like PSA have been the driving force behind our continued development of full device-to-cloud solutions that empower our OEM partners to be technology and innovation leaders in their respective markets.”
Connected auto is critical to the development and growth of the IoT, and that’s why we’ll be digging deep into it at the IoT Evolution Expo August 17 to 20 in Las Vegas. It will have its own track, covering connectivity, driverless tech and other strategic plans for implementation in supply chain, transportation and all other rolling, flying sailing and railing connected solutions.
Edited by
Dominick Sorrentino
