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At the beginning of the year I produced a blog looking at advances in technology and the things that drivers should be looking out for when purchasing a new car. While that blog focused on the here and now, it is also worth taking a speculative look into the future to see how our vehicles might look in the longer term.
As you would expect based on the advances we have seen in recent years, there will be further efficiencies. Petrol and diesel models will continue to become greener while there is an expectation that the take-up of electric vehicles will increase.
Hopefully this will coincide with improved battery range and a more comprehensive charging network; you could even face a scenario where rather than plugging the vehicle in to re-charge you simply drive over a pad that enables wireless recharging to take place.
While electric will have a role to play, it is by no means the only technology that could grow in popularity as hydrogen vehicles remain in the mix. Other efficiencies are coming through in car technology, for example, predictive heat management, where engine temperature is adjusted based on a predicted route to achieve optimum engine performance.
Safety will continue to be at the forefront of any developments including alcohol detection devices which measures the alcohol content in your breath, and if it's over the limit, the car won't start! Onboard systems will take more control of the vehicle and override driver controls to prevent accidents. Sensors around the vehicle will measure the distance from obstacles, such as the car in front, and will stop you from hitting them.
While these innovations will make us safer, they also provide convenience. This kind of technology will be utilised for everything from parking in a tight space to keeping you under the speed limit. Even Google is getting in on the act as they are trialling a car that will drive itself.
Future car manufacturing is even likely to include Wi-Fi internet capability as vehicles become mobile hot-spots offering internet access to drivers, passengers and their mobile devices. So while the past decade has been full of innovation and change, the next ten years look set to be just as exciting.
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