How Does Vehicle Connectivity Achieve Network Connection?
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Some vehicles can be equipped with SIM cards, or they can connect to the internet via a mobile hotspot. Below is relevant information: 1. Vehicle Networking: The essence of vehicle networking primarily refers to the onboard devices in vehicles utilizing wireless communication technology to effectively leverage dynamic information of all vehicles within an information network platform, providing various functional services during vehicle operation. It can be observed that vehicle networking exhibits the following characteristics: it ensures the distance between vehicles, reducing the likelihood of collisions; it assists drivers with real-time navigation and enhances traffic efficiency through communication with other vehicles and network systems. 2. Overview: The concept of vehicle networking originates from the Internet of Things (IoT), specifically the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). It treats moving vehicles as information-sensing objects, utilizing next-generation information and communication technologies to establish network connections between vehicles and X (i.e., vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-person, vehicle-to-road, and vehicle-to-service platform). This enhances overall intelligent driving capabilities, offering users a safe, comfortable, intelligent, and efficient driving experience and traffic services, while improving traffic operation efficiency and elevating the intelligence level of societal transportation services.
I've been driving ride-hailing for ten years and know in-car connectivity inside out. Currently, vehicle internet mainly relies on a few things: first, built-in 4G/5G modules, which are essentially like installing a SIM card in the car to directly connect to carrier towers. Second, turning my phone into a hotspot to convert it into WiFi signals, something I often do for backseat passengers on long trips. Some newer models also support Bluetooth network sharing or satellite connections for emergencies. The most practical feature is real-time traffic updates—last month when taking a passenger to the airport, the system automatically avoided an accident zone, saving us half an hour. I recommend regularly checking the car's communication module, as signal degradation tends to happen after about three years of use.
