The future is more connected than ever, with the goal of making your life more convenient and safe. Some futuristic features are already becoming part of many mainstream cars.

Automotive technology has expanded faster in the past decade than ever before. During that time, most automaker have begun including various electronic nannies to keep you safe on the road, installed advanced infotainment technology, and are customizing nearly every driving experience. Some futuristic features are already being included in mainstream cars. This is an important transition because most advanced tech used to be reserved for high-end luxury vehicles.

Expanding Driver Assistance Tech

Driver-assistance technology has become a staple of driving in today’s world, but there was a time when your blind spot was blind to you and you couldn’t look at your infotainment screen to see what was going on behind your vehicle. The latest technology not only warns you of potential issues but can help you avoid collisions with corrective action. Some people hate this technology, but it’s helpful for most and expanding further as automakers research and implement additional safety features.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are designed to give you a bubble of protection on the road by watching out for issues in your blind spots, avoiding front and rear collisions, disallowing abrupt lane changes, minimizing tailgating, paying attention to traffic signage, and avoiding pedestrians. Not all vehicles have alerts for traffic signs and pedestrians, but most ADAS packages cover many of these areas, ensuring your safety on the road.

Biometric Keys

Biometric keys are certainly futuristic features that seem like they don’t belong in our vehicles yet. These keys use fingerprint recognition, iris scanning, facial recognition, and voice authentication to allow access to your vehicle. In most cases, fingerprint scanning is what’s being used by automakers that include these features in their vehicles.
A biometric key system offers high-quality security. It requires your biological marker to open the door, which means your fingerprint must be present to open the car. This can also be convenient, ensuring you don’t need to remember complicated codes or remove keys from your pocket or purse to open the door. This smart tech is being integrated into some vehicles, giving owners much easier and more secure access to their vehicles than before. Some people have expressed concerns over data security when using these keys that store biometric information. Concerned users have expressed worries about their biometric information being stolen during company data breaches.

Customizable EV Batteries

Electric vehicles are at a transition point in the market, and customizable EV batteries might be what’s needed to push this market further. These specialized batteries ensure that automakers can offer several options to customers to fit their needs. Instead of the one-size-fits-all mentality, these batteries allow each vehicle to operate at its peak performance, with a focus on what the owner values most.
Customizable EV batteries are certainly futuristic features that allow programming and size to be adjusted to fit the needs of each owner. This means a battery pack that’s right for regular city driving with the focus on maintaining driving range or another that’s good for long-distance hauling. Some EV batteries are being used for racing and performance cars, which focus on a balance of speed and longevity to find various ways to be at the front of the race during competition. These batteries can also be tailored to fit the dimensions and layout of a vehicle, enabling the vehicle to take on more stylish designs.

AI Voice Assistants

Digital voice assistance technology is probably one of the most flawed features in some cars. You have to overannunciate words for the system to understand what you’re saying and what you want it to do. This can lead to frustrations, and some drivers simply avoid using this technology. AI voice assistants are here to save the day and take this tech further into the future.
AI technology has evolved to understand natural language inputs and return relevant results based on your queries. This can be as easy as asking the system to take you to the nearest restaurant, find you an electric charging station, or locate a public restroom on a road trip. You can also ask the system to map your routes, play music from your playlists, and make other inquiries that can make driving much more enjoyable during your time on the road.

Predictive Maintenance

How would you like your vehicle to make a service appointment for you? While we aren’t quite there yet, your vehicle is connected to a wide network that knows the mileage and can predict, based on your driving habits, how soon your car will need maintenance. This means you’ll likely receive alerts and reminders to schedule this maintenance with your local service station.
Vehicle maintenance is one of the most necessary but often overlooked aspects to owning a car. It’s important to have your vehicle cared for properly and timely at various mileage intervals. Predictive maintenance is one of the many futuristic features that can help you stay on track and keep your vehicle running well for many years.
Are there any futuristic features that you’ve encountered in your vehicle that make your life on the road much easier?