Intel's Atom to Power the Nissan Cars of the Future
Intel and Nissan have formed a partnership ushering a new level of intelligence into cars.
At the New York International Auto Show, Intel announced a new partnership with Nissan. This partnership was created to integrate Intel’s low power Atom into Nissan cars.
Before we jump to conclusions, you will still have to be awake and sober while driving. Intel says this technology is used to “deliver information and entertainment to drivers and passengers simultaneously in a safe manner and opens the door to more enjoyable driving experiences”. Intel also states the processor will power twin displays that will keep the passenger “informed, entertained and productive while maintaining optimum safety”.
The displays will most likely inform you with traffic updates, maps and other road driving information. Another feature integrated into upcoming Nissan vehicles will be the connection to the cloud and perhaps communication throughout all Nissan vehicles.
“Smart hospitality” is also something Intel plans to bring to Nissan vehicles. This idea may be seen through smart temperature control or a myriad of other “smart” features.
We saw something like this earlier this year at CES. Check out Intel's vision of the smart car here.
maybe i can overclock it. hehehe
maybe i can overclock it. hehehe
Yes. Cars nowadays have a lot of computer stuff in them. ECUs for example, have been used for years already.
Cars have been computerized for years now. That's why most older mechanics do car before the 90s.
So Intel started to manufacture batteries, and they have decided to use the Atom brand, the same the use for they processors?
My '91 Camry has CPU chips in it.
Wrong title, this cars will still be powered by GAS.
Better waterproofing of electronics would be a bonus too.
All of this digitization and automation will allow for a large segment of drivers to be very poor at driving due to their reliance on alarms and the computer taking control of the vehicle. That said it will make the really bad ones safer than they are now.
Ariel Atom powered by... Atom!
I don't mind the Atom, though I do refuse to by anything made my Nissan. The electrical systems are piss-poor at best.
my car is already intel powered. I've an atom car pc. it's really great to see real time OBD information. also it's a pc so it has unlimited potential.