Jio Solutions : from KIRANAS to CARS ?

 

 

Going by the following report, Shri Rajeev Chaba ( MG Motors India ) and Shri Kiran Thomas ( Jio Solutions ) deserve a huge applause for setting in motion, a CONNECTED CAR SOLUTIONS REVOLUTION :

 

Jio, MG Motor Partner for Connected Car Solutions in Upcoming SUVs  / Gadgets360  / 03 Aug

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MG Motor India on Tuesday announced a partnership on the Internet of Things ( IoT ) space with digital services provider Jio.

The car maker will provide seamless integration of IT systems enabled by Jio's IoT solution in its upcoming mid-size SUV.

The association will enable robust new-age mobility solutions, underlining the marquee carmaker's zeal to build futuristic mobility applications and facilitate magical experiences, said the companies in a joint statement.

"Jio's new-age connected vehicle solution is a combination of hardware, software, and connectivity that will enable users to access trending infotainment and real-time telematics on the go as it brings the benefits of digital life to a vehicle and to people on the move," said the companies.

Rajeev Chaba, President and Managing Director of MG Motor India, (rajeev.chaba@mgmotor.co.in )  said technology and innovation are leading the connected car space in the automobile industry.

"This partnership will ensure our next mid-sized connected SUV further simplifies the driving experience and ensures safety backed by technology," said Chaba.

Kiran Thomas, Director and President of Jio, ( kthomas@ril.com ), said the company has been building an ecosystem of cutting-edge technology products and solutions for Indian users.

"Jio's eSIM, IoT and streaming solutions will enable MG users to access real-time connectivity, infotainment and telematics. It is a commitment to technological evolution in the automobile industry with innovation as its key pillar," he said.

MG Motor India had begun its journey in India with the launch of the country's first Internet-connected car - MG Hector - followed by the pure electric internet SUV - MG ZS.

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MY  TAKE :

Ø  Here is how I had envisaged “ The Shape of Things to Come “ in :

Internet of Vehicles ( IoV ) ? ……………………………..[ 04 March 2017 ]

 

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I expect that , over the next 5 years , all of these will converge into an Internet of Vehicles ( IoV ), when :

 

Most vehicles will  be electric ( essentially , “ computers on wheels “ ), automatically determining the best / shortest, route / stops and optimizing vehicle performance . Mobile Apps will be a governing device

 

Vehicles will be internet connected with one another , exchanging data

 

Vehicles will be internet connected with servers of Transport Authorities / Traffic Police / Pollution Control Boards and a host of other governmental / institutional organizations , and be relaying all sorts of data  24*7 .  Vehicles will report accidents ( being hit ) and thefts ( being stolen ) , on their own !

 

All vehicles will carry a whole lot of “ Sensors “ , which will continuously “ monitor “ the conditions of the vehicles and relay the same to all the authorities

 

All vehicles will be equipped with RADAR – LIDAR –CAMERAS – GPS locators – / Augmented Reality  etc , to avoid collisions / accidents

 

Prepaid RFID chips ( linked to Aadhar / Bank Accounts  ? ) for Road Taxes / Insurance Premiums / Toll charges / Fines / Carbon Credits ( through DBT )

 

 

 In-Built Sensors will measure , ( and request maintenance on their own ! ),

 

     #   Engine ( or Electric Motor ) temperature

 

     #   Pressures / Displacements / Compression Ratios in case of petrol / diesel

 

          Vehicles / Battery Charge Levels / fuel consumption

 

     #   Emission Levels ( PM2.5 / CO2 etc ) in petrol / diesel vehicles

 

     #   Tyre pressures / wear and tear of moving parts / RPM

 

     #   Vehicle speed / acceleration / braking distance

 

     #   Proximity to other moving / stationary vehicles or objects

 

     #   Weather conditions / Visibility levels / Traffic Density

 

     #   Condition of the road being traversed ( co-efficient of friction )

 

     #   Condition of the person driving ( sleepy / drunk etc )

 

     #   Whatever else you want “ measured / monitored / relayed “

 

RELATED READINGS :

Intelligent Transport System …………………………………..[ 07 Oct 2017 ]

 

Extract :

 

Business Line ( 07 Oct ) carries following news :

  

NITI Aayog panel to work on Intelligent Transport Systems

 

To work on traffic, parking management and maintain roads in a cost-effective manner, NITI Aayog and International Road Federation on Friday signed a statement of intent to cooperate in Intelligent Transportation Systems.

The collaboration will focus on upgrading the parking situation in the cities, road safety, reducing urban traffic congestion, and improving the security of passenger and traffic.

Announcing the formation of a committee at a roundtable on ITS, Anil Srivastava, Advisor, NITI Aayog,( 23096551 / 23096522 ) said,

“ The committee developing the National ITS policy will comprise stakeholders from Central, State, foreign ITS companies and private partners who are active in the sector. Also, it will set uniform standards to implement the policy in various parts of the country ”.

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With regards,

Hemen Parekh  /  hcp@RecruitGuru.com  /  04 Aug 2021