Connectivity assists driver

Traditionally, onboard control units aren't much more than pimped speedometers - with a few exceptions. With the growing number of electric vehicles and the still underdeveloped charging infrastructure, these units  gain importance. In order to inform the driver comprehensively, the OBU needs to get access to vital car systems.

Following the success with Nissan "LEAF", the Renault Nissan Alliance has selected Telenor Connexion as its European supplier of connectivity for Renault’s new electric and internal combustion (ICE) car models. The first new electric vehicles to be connected are "Kangoo ZE", "Fluence ZE" and the ICE cars "Kangoo" and "Master".

Telenor Connexion’s dedicated connectivity solution helps Renault's onboard unit connect to the Renault Global Data Center in a private network environment allowing Renault to provide its end customers with services and information. This is made possible by seamless communication via cellular mobile networks all over Europe, plus Russia and Turkey. Renault's onboard unit uses the embedded SIM technology from Telenor Connexion partner Sierra Wireless.

The main features for electric vehicles include helping drivers to optimize the autonomy of their electric battery by making it possible to check the battery status either by phone or PC. Electric vehicle owners will be able to spot the charging locations available and to thoroughly plan a trip. In addition, the telematics solution will offer subscriptions for optional services such as remote diagnostics, fleet asset management, road assistance, insurance telematics, and more to come.

Ms. Claude Deulniau, IT Purchasing Manager at Renault comments: "Telenor Connexion truly supports innovation in M2M and is the first mobile operator able to provide a reliable and secure connectivity solution with an embedded SIM solution for mass deployment in the automotive market. Other determining features of Telenor Connexion’s telematics solution are their global coverage, their proactive service awareness and their dedicated Service Portal to facilitate the management of connectivity".

"The agreement with Renault, one of the world’s largest car companies, underlines Telenor Connexion’s position as the leading global M2M connectivity provider in automotive telematics. We are very proud to be part of the Renault-Nissan electric vehicle program, which is the largest ever launched and to support the company’s ambition to be the world leader in zero emissions", says Rémi Demerlé, EMEA Sales Manager at Telenor Connexion.

Comments

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Your article looks good, I like bits and pieces of daily life, like a movie.

[Nissan Murano Rochester]

We'll see so much more connectivity in the future with cars and smart phones. Buyers will be drawn to EV's if they are easily manageable by smart phone.