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Automotive

Cellular technology is transforming the car into a device that connects with the wider world as easily as our smartphone. The automotive brands who harness this connectivity will leave the competition behind.

Making things easier with cellular connectivity

Ericsson Transport Story

Connectivity is roaring ahead


Nowhere is the potential of cellular technology greater than within vehicles.

In the hands of Ericsson, a car is a smartphone, a sound system, a map, a traffic reporter, and more things we can barely imagine.

By 2025, the share of connected vehicles on the road will be 53% – with a surge to 77% by 2030, according to BCG.

The low latency and high bandwidth of the 5G network will enable a wide range of 5G-enabled use cases for connected vehicles, such as autonomous trucks, automated guided vehicles, and robot taxis. 5G technology provides the innovation platform to accelerate safer and more sustainable solutions.

Transforming enterprises
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Create agility

by constantly evolving connected vehicles via software updates throughout the lifecycle

Advance operations

Advance operations

with a connected vehicle service that works seamlessly across borders and networks

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Unlock intelligence

with automated driving technology that communicates with other vehicles

Read our report on the challenges automotive manufacturers face regarding new services, monetization, data, regulations, and cost. Also explore three, real-life use cases of how 5G cellular is powering the complete change in business models, automotive capabilities and the entire mobility experience.

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Create agility

Technology that keeps moving

Delivering an always-new experience

Cars are no longer static objects that decline with age. Driven by the transformation towards a software centered solution, connected cars can be updated throughout their entire lifecycle. This enables them to improve and evolve with each new update. But as vehicles become software-driven, the ability to solve software-related issues becomes critical. Cellular connection will ensure that the vehicle will always be the best version of itself.

Connection to the vehicle, wherever it travels, means that manufacturers can provide easy and frequent service updates, solve customer problems quickly, and provide a high quality service overall. It creates the agility needed to act fast on customer demand and reduce time to market for new services.

Use cases

Over the air updates

Software OTAs offer clear cost benefits to car manufacturers, one example being reducing the need for large vehicle recalls. According to Thales, 19% of all recalls are software-related. Vehicle manufacturers deploying OTA to avoid physical recalls can create cost savings of 87% or USD $54 per vehicle, Arthur D. Little data suggests.

Controlling quality and cost

Connectivity insights increase awareness of the unique demands of each connected vehicle service. By developing transparency and creating the option to upload data at the optimal time and position, vehicle manufacturers can control quality and cost.

Capturing data for a smoother journey

By continuously capturing how the vehicle is being used, manufacturers can gain a precise understanding of customer needs, provide predictive maintenance and create innovative applications.

Advance operations

Global Connectivity

Take control of the connectivity – and cost

Connectivity is now recognized and demanded by vehicle buyers and it influences every brand decision. Data from Thales Group suggests that 25% of customers now prioritize connectivity over features like engine power or fuel efficiency. Connectivity is moving from a ‘nice to have’ to a powerful brand differentiator.

Vehicle manufacturers need to think globally about their connected vehicle programs from day one, if they want to meet customer expectations. Vehicles are now shipped all over the world, so they will need to operate not just in the region where they will be registered, but in any location to which they might travel.

Connectivity handoff from one mobile network operator to another needs to be seamless to avoid a disruption in services that will only frustrate consumers or fleet operators.

Use cases

Increased flexibility with eSIM

eSIM allows for a steady, high-performance, seamless and local connection, no matter where a vehicle travels. Up to ten CSP profiles can be loaded on one eSIM. And according to GSMA, compared to fixed SIM, costs are ten times lower when changing operator contracts. Plus, eSIM can enable automatic OTA updates wherever the vehicle is located.

Universal connectivity

A single point of contact for an established CSP ecosystem solves the complexity of global connectivity for connected vehicles. It creates a uniform experience for vehicle manufacturers to procure and manage their global connectivity.

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The front runner in connectivity

With our connected vehicle products, Ericsson is taking car manufacturers to places they never thought possible.

Our 5G will be key in increasing the automation of vehicles, allowing a high density of up to 1,000,000 connected cars and devices, according to Arthur D. Little. This is only possible with a secure and ultra-reliable low-latency of 99.999%.

In-vehicle sensor cellular connectivity will be the key driver for perception and positioning, with the automated driving system monitoring the whole driving environment.

Use cases

Cars that ‘talk’ to everything

5G will enable in-vehicle sensor cellular connectivity with automated perception, planning and control. Connected vehicles will be able to “talk” with each other, swapping messages to help avert accidents. This is only possible with an ultra-low latency of 1 ms, and the ability to upload up to 2GB of HD sensor data from the vehicle per day.

Enabling a wide range of 5G services

Connected vehicles already benefit from a large variety of cellular-enabled services. Some are directly experienced by the drivers and passengers, such as connected mobility services. Others, like telematics and autonomous fleet management, improve the operational efficiency of the vehicles and are primarily managed by vehicle manufacturers. Now 5G will take ADAS a step further.

Highly automated transport

We’re witnessing the start of a paradigm shift for the transport industry. By delivering high data speeds and ultra-low latency, 5G is powering a new world and taking fleet management to the next level, where it is fully connected and automated.

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