2017-12-14 12:30
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gets underway in the New Year at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where the trade show will unveil all of the latest and greatest in the technology world.
Over the past few years, car manufacturers have increased their presence at CES, with their latest interpretations of in-car gadgets, EV technology and most prominently, autonomous driving capabilities. We have compiled a list of manufacturers who will be showing off their latest tech in Vegas.
CES 2018: all the key pre-show information
Fisker
American EV manufacturer Fisker will unveil its potentially revolutionary patented solid-state battery technology at the trade show. Compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state car batteries are said to have 2.5 times greater energy density. Fisker aims to implement solid-state batteries into its vehicles by 2023 and should the technology take off, Fisker EV’s could have a range exceeding 500 miles and be fully charged within 60 seconds.
That being said, Fisker previously stated that EMotion saloon (also set to be displayed at CES and claimed to be capable of 161mph and 400-miles on a single charge) would come with graphene solid state batteries and feature massively reduced charging times. Alas, the saloon is set to be launched with lithium-ion cells, so a pinch of salt is potentially advised.
Honda
Honda will showcase a wide range of artificial intelligence, robotic and energy solution technology to CES attendees. Four ‘Robotics Concepts’ will be on display, each codenamed 3E. One such concept is the 3E-D18, an autonomous off-road vehicle in the shape of a quad bike that has built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to aid people in ‘a broad range of work activities’.
Other autonomous concepts include a self-driving mobility concept with multi-functional cargo space, an autonomous ‘chair’ for use inside and outside, and a robot companion that shows compassion to humans through an array of facial expressions.
Hyundai
Hyundai will unveil a production version of its FCEV fuel cell SUV concept at CES. A prototype FCEV was unveiled in the Korean capital of Seoul back in August, while the production version of the unnamed crossover was recently spotted testing in Germany.
Inspired by the Kona crossover, the FCEV production model will be Hyundai’s fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell-powered car; it’s said to be 20 per cent lighter, nine per cent more efficient and much cheaper than the ix35 FCEV it replaces.
Mercedes
Mercedes has confirmed that its all-new MBUX infotainment system will make its debut at the upcoming CES exhibit. The German manufacturer has already released images of the cabin of its all-new A-Class, featuring the new widescreen integrated infotainment system and digital instrument display.
MBUX stands for Mercedes-Benz User Experience and it features artificial intelligence-based technology and a intuitive operating system, according to Mercedes. The brand also says the MBUX infotainment system will ‘usher in a new era’ for on-board vehicle connectivity and will be equipped on the new A-Class as standard when it arrives in 2018.
Rinspeed
Whacky Swiss car firm Rinspeed has created a self-driving microbus called the Snap. The company has created cars that can drive on lakes and dive underwater but its latest creation seems, on the surface at least, slightly more conventional than we’ve seen before. The chassis of the Snap has computer hardware and software built into it, which aids the vehicle through city traffic by itself.
The occupants inside have built-in 5G WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity as well as on-board tablet computers. The Snap also features six projectors that display warning signs to oncoming vehicles. It also comes with an autonomous robot for ‘personal assistance’ should the customer opt for one.
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