| | December 20178CIOReviewThe revolutionizing trends in the technological landscape--Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud-based applications, and IoT--have made our work more doable with minimum investment and easy implementation. Today, technology has paved the way for machine learning, imitating the intricate connections between our neurons, resulting in highly intelligent machines that can perceive things and convey information to us. With the dawn of unprecedented technologies, the "automotive industry" has undergone major transformation and is witnessing a deluge of sensor-based, Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered machines in recent times. The Advent of Smart CarsThe concept of `electrical cars' is neither just a theoretical proposition nor is the term freshly coined. Prof. Ferdinand Porsche was one of the earliest pioneers of electric vehicles, developing the first hybrid and advanced electric vehicles in the 1890's and early twentieth century. Since Ferdinand's time, the traditional ecosystem of the automotive industry has undergone substantial technological transformation. Electric cars not only alleviate our driving woes but also help in keeping the environment green and pollutant free. An innovation that purges nature of pollutants is a progression made in the right direction and is beyond just good enough. A multitude of technologies, both hardware and software, are integrated to enhance the e-car experience which are manifested in Audi e-tron and Volkswagen e-Golf. The Volkswagen I.D. Buzz, a classic Volkswagen Bulli, is all set to hit the road in 2022. The production version, which is based on the new all-electric architecture MEB, will also feature variable seating, interactive connectivity and highly automated driving.REVAMPING THE AUTOMOTIVE LANDSCAPE WITH TECHNOLOGYBy Abdallah Shanti, EVP & Group CIO of the Americas Region, Volkswagen AG [ETR:VOW3]Abdallah ShantiIN MY OPINION
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