Continental and HERE (a mapping company that works with Nokia) are to collaborate on next generation telematics systems for advanced vehicle connectivity based on high precision map technology.
The work, which starts now, will begin with the development of highly precise map technology for Continental’s Electronic Horizon platform that will enable vehicles to continuously determine their position on the road to within 10-20 centimetres (3-8 inches).
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The maps will include a range of road information, including lane markings and connectivity, speed limit changes, no passing signs and more. Using this information, Continental says that all types of vehicles will be able to comfortably react to shifting circumstances, such as changing speed limits, automatically. The technology will enable “enhanced anticipatory driving, leading to improvement for drivers in the areas of comfort, efficiency and safety”.
Continental aims to provide a complete end-to-end connected Electronic Horizon solution based on HERE data and cloud services to vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The solution will also be the basis for Highly Automated Driving functionality that Continental targets to have in vehicles rolling off assembly lines by 2020.
Continental says that the collaboration also paves the way for the advent of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Both companies believe that there will be many phases in the evolution towards connected Intelligent Transportation Systems, of which Automated Driving is one.
“With precise map data from HERE and the connected Electronic Horizon, we will achieve advancements across all areas of today’s vehicle-based individual mobility,” said Ralf Lenninger, Head of Interior Electronics Solutions, Continental.
“With the connected Electronic Horizon, vehicle manufacturers will be able to reduce their vehicles’ CO2-footprint by at least two grams per kilometer. In addition, exact map data will make the driving experience more enjoyable and safe by providing useful information about road congestion so that drivers can predetermine alternate routes, as well as a way to adapt future LED headlight functions to the road ahead.”
