Is 5G The Future Of Connected Cars?

The launch of 5G set in motion a faster and more efficient connection. We can now share photos, watch videos, and communicate better than ever before. It’s almost hard to remember what it was like to function on 3G speeds with the ease and convenience that exists today. And its use has benefited just about every industry, from healthcare to manufacturing to retail.

One sector that particularly felt the good graces of 5G connection was the automotive sector. Truth be told, this fifth generation technology is turning the table on how automobiles are constructed. Pioneers like BMW have already started to incorporate high speed connectivity into select models, forever changing the way we drive.

In past we’ve analyzed the effect of 5G and car safety, now its time to focus on  the direct impact of 5G on the automotive industry. In addition, find out which automaker most recently announced the launch of better connected cars.

How 5G is transforming connected cars

The 5G revolution is just taking shape. In the last few years, automakers have done the grunt work to bring the automotive industry up to speed and figure out how to incorporate this advancement in the manufacture of their vehicles.

Here are the ways 5G will optimize vehicle and driver performance:

Weather conditions

Imagine your car being in-sync with the weather. With 5G, that’s possible. Weather data can be transmitted directly to your vehicle, which in turn helps you prepare for inclement weather. This means your vehicle can suspect slippery roads or heavy braking without having to think twice.

Improved safety

The data that 5G provides will make your vehicle extraordinary. It will be able to predict curvatures or potholes before the human eye takes notice. While this factor is immensely important for autonomous vehicles, it will also continue to advance the safety of drivers, similar to driver-assist technologies.

Better connectivity with other drivers

Vehicles will be able to share data and collectively help one another learn. This is perhaps the most powerful attribute of the 5G network. With shared experiences on display, your vehicle will constantly be learning and gathering both visual and tactical data to improve performance.

GM announcement

Some automakers have already taken the initiative to incorporate 5G technology into their vehicles. Recently, General Motors announced the launch of 5G-connected vehicles for 2024. In collaboration with AT&T, GM will offer select vehicles with 5G capability. The upgrade will allow for faster downloads, speedy navigation, and the benefit of quicker updates for vehicle performance.

General Motors and AT&T will offer 5G connectivity in certain vehicles from model year 2024 https://t.co/w9QiV4DrW5 by @breadfrom

— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) August 19, 2021

5G outlook for the automotive industry

When 5G arrived in 2019, it gave automakers hope for the future of autonomous driving. But it’s evident it will do much more than that. Connected cars have the opportunity to improve vehicle performance overall, which will benefit the driver and others on the road. Even pedestrians will gain some added reassurance that a vehicle has their best interest despite a drivers mishaps.

With a more efficient network at hand, automakers should jump at the opportunity to incorporate this fifth-generation network into varying aspects of vehicle construction. Essential, it is the answer to optimizing the driving experience for both automated and autonomous cars. Along with artificial intelligence, the setbacks of the automotive industry will start to resolve.