[AutonomousVehicles] Chrysler unvails new vehicle cabin focused on partial self driving

[Cornelius Butler]

Hi Everyone,
The parent company of Chrysler announced at CES that the cabin of one of
its future vehicles will focus on partial self driving. Article link and
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https://www.engadget.com/chrysler-synthesis-car-cockpit-concept-050125475.html

Article Text:

Chrysler's future car cabins will be built around partial self driving

The Synthesis concept helps you multitask when your hands are off the wheel.

Jon Fingas
Jon Fingas|@jonfingas|January 4, 2023 12:01 AM

Chrysler has yet to deliver an electric car or otherwise leap into the
future, but it's at least willing to hint at what that future will look
like. The Stellantis brand is debuting a Synthesis cockpit concept at CES
that previews what you can expect in next-generation electric vehicles.
Most notably, the two-seat demonstrator is built around Level 3
self-driving technology — that is, it assumes you'll have your hands off
the steering wheel in limited conditions.

The 37.2 inches of infotainment display area provides the usual media and
navigation controls, but is also designed to be useful when autonomous
driving is active. You can participate in video calls, play games, sing
karaoke or even create your own music. It's not clear how this would
integrate with a production car (there's no steering wheel in the concept),
but Chrysler is joining Mercedes, Tesla and other automakers offering
in-car productivity and entertainment apps to drivers.

Chrysler Synthesis car interior concept
Stellantis
AI unsurprisingly plays a large role. A virtual assistant syncs your
schedule, smart home and weather updates with the car. Synthesis can factor
your calendar and charge status into your route, or turn the house lights
on when you arrive home. The cockpit can learn your preferences, and
recommend restaurants with good charging and parking spaces. Over-the-air
updates promise easier improvements for both the cabin tech and the
self-driving system.

Chrysler is also hopping on the trend of eco-friendly interiors. Both seats
have vegetable-tanned covers with "upcycled" trim, while the instrument
panel surface is made entirely from recycled plastics. Even the floor uses
responsibly-sourced walnut, Chrysler says. The overall look was inspired by
last year's Airflow EV concept.

It's not certain just when you'll see elements of Synthesis in Chrysler
cars. However, the company previously said it would introduce its first EV
in 2025 and provide a full portfolio in 2028. This still leaves Chrysler
trailing behind other vehicle badges (including fellow Stellantis marques
like Maserati) that are already adopting EVs and advanced infotainment
platforms. However, the American firm appears to at least be solidifying
its transformation plans — it won't lean on hybrid minivans for too much
longer.

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