Automotive is an industrial sector that is always developing and innovating along with the times. In 2023, there are several interesting trends, technologies and challenges to review in the automotive world. The following are some of them:
Electric and Hybrid Car Trends
Electric and hybrid cars are types of vehicles that use electrical energy as the main or additional power source. Electric and hybrid cars have several advantages, such as fuel economy, environmental friendliness and low maintenance costs.
Apart from that, electric and hybrid cars also receive support from the government and the public who are increasingly aware of the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In Indonesia, electric and hybrid cars are starting to get attention from manufacturers and consumers. Several well-known car brands, such as Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, and Wuling have launched their electric and hybrid car products on the market.
Apart from that, there are also new car brands from China, such as Neta, which plans to enter the Indonesian market by offering cheap electric cars.
However, electric and hybrid cars also face several challenges in Indonesia, such as the availability of charging infrastructure, government regulations, battery prices and consumer preferences. Therefore, cooperation between government, industry, academics and society is needed to create an ecosystem that is conducive to the development of electric and hybrid cars in Indonesia.
Autonomous Car Technology and Connectivity
An autonomous car is a type of vehicle that can operate without human intervention. Autonomous cars use various sensors, cameras, radar, lidar, GPS, and computer systems to recognize their surroundings and make driving decisions. Autonomous cars have the potential to increase efficiency, safety, comfort and mobility for users.
Internationally, autonomous cars have begun to be tested in several developed countries, such as the United States, China, Japan and Europe. Several large technology companies, such as Google, Tesla, Uber, Baidu, and Alibaba have developed their own autonomous cars. Several well-known car brands have also launched their autonomous car products or features on the global market.
In Indonesia, autonomous cars are still in the early stages of development. Several universities and research institutions have conducted research and prototypes of local autonomous cars. Several automotive companies have also shown interest in developing or marketing autonomous cars in Indonesia. However, autonomous cars still face many challenges in Indonesia.
