Automakers Soon Will Have New Ways to Profit from Driver Data
There?s so much data streaming from modern cars that automakers have had trouble making sense of it all. An estimated 250 million vehicles worldwide are expected to contain connected features within the next five years, and automakers?inundated with detailed information on drivers? whereabouts, in-car entertainment selections, and vehicle diagnostics?are searching for ways to harvest and profit from that data stream. With that in mind, global supplier Delphi Automotive has announced a series of partnerships and investments intended to establish platforms that will help their OEM customers extract customer data and generate revenue from it.
Delphi executives announced that their company has acquired minority stakes in two Israeli companies and established a strategic partnership with a third firm. The moves are all centered on improving vehicle connectivity and data analytics. Valens, a chipmaker, will help Delphi speed the transfer of data, moving it approximately six times faster than today?s averages. Otonomo establishes a common platform and serves as a data broker between OEMs and third parties. Rosenberger, a German connectivity company, helps tie together systems that enable driver-assistance features, automated driving, and connected platforms. Terms were not disclosed. Otonomo said Delphi’s investment is part of a $25 million fundraising round involving multiple investors.
Glen DeVos, Delphi chief technology officer, said the moves answer three key questions...
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