one assumes either it hopes to get revenue from (a) more eyeballs on Google-ad-powered screens (phones, dashboard, and especially heads-up displays)  in a world of AVs, (b) cutting a licensing deal with manufacturers, or (c) providing mobility services directly a la Uber-type of business

Source: transportist.org

Amazing how long it has taken to extract Google’s Self-Driving business model, will we ever know? The auto industry generally does not trust them, but they owe a lot for having recreated excitement for technology in cars again.

the technology was demonstrated to them in the showroom, which is why test drives are growing in importance

Source: www.autoconnectedcar.com

Bring along a friend for the test drive so you can safely play with the new buttons.

If you look at autonomous cars or semi-autonomous cars that could 5 million to 10 million units a year easily and if you look at that number it is several Xeon Processors in size average autonomous car

Source: seekingalpha.com

The last I checked this Xeon package is too big and too hot to run in a car, but the story sounds good to investors.

a deal with GM couldn’t be concluded because of disagreements over ownership of technology and data

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Despite all their great ideas, Goggle generally gets a cool reception from automakers that are nervous about the customer influence.

“While the possibilities are exciting, the reality requires solving a myriad of technology challenges,” Davis wrote.

Source: venturebeat.com

Given their weak track record it will be quite impressive if Davis’ IOTG can pull this off (after he retires from the company this year).

Novi development center will serve as a hub that Google will use to work with a number of partners in the automotive industry

Source: mitechnews.com

Now people will know about Novi, the 6th pony express stop out of Detroit (called No. VI). Horses are self-driving right?

So my car is no longer 95% idle, it is working all day, but I only have one of them. I no longer need two vehicles, so there is a cost benefit there

Source: iotworldnews.com

Finally the business model for connected self-driving cars – the automakers will sell half as many cars at twice the price and the highways will be less congested as a result. Will this lower road use taxes too?

That’s because we’re not talking billions, tens of billions, or even hundreds of billions of dollars. We’re talking trillions, with a “t.”

Source: www.networkworld.com

Few markets can be measured in “T’s” I noticed cars are part of the numbers.

The EyeQ5 continues Mobileye’s long-standing cooperation with STMicroelectronics

Source: safecarnews.com

Many Tier 1’s were expecting this to be an open platform since they want to select their silicon partner. Looks like they’ll have to deliver their own software, OSS anyone?

Connecting cars to a broader Internet of Things is still in its infancy. “You need a connected home to be able to connect your car to it,” notes Kent. While one in four consumers said they’re interested in a connected lifestyle, the technology to support a broader connected world is not yet ubiquitous.

Source: www.automotiveitnews.org

There are plenty of standards and APIs but coordinating these across industries is just starting.