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The first true technological leap in the evolution of vehicles came in 1911, when automobile companies began installing electric starters into vehicles. The cigarette lighter arrived in 1925, than the radio in 1930. Power steering arrived in 1956, the 9-track player in 1965. The cassette deck in 1970, and air bags in 1984.

But the true driver conveniences came later on. Compact disc players started popping up in vehicles in 1985, followed by dashboard computer diagnostics in 1994 and GPS navigation systems in 1995. Then, in the 2000s, vehicles started to feature USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity. And in the last several years, connected vehicles are rising thanks to the IoT.


Present importance of data

Nowadays, automotive companies use data from the systems active in the vehicle to analyze its performance and obtain valuable data on how drivers use their vehicles.

Fleet management systems provide data that is very important for the development process of the software for self-driving vehicles. The data generated by these systems will become increasingly important in transportation and logistics in the next several years. Especially as self-driving vehicles hit the road in increasing numbers.


Future importance of data

In near feature, we can all expect to see the entire connected vehicle system become “smart”. With more data generated with years the software systems will be more sophisticated than ever. This just confirms the lever of importance of data. We can expect vehicles to predict the failure of a part and suggest some convenient times for mechanic intervention, where the replacement part will be already prepared for installation. All of this will make the fleets more cost-effective and ensure higher productivity.