That's why Mercedes-Benz, along with automotive supplier
giant Bosch, announced last week that its cars would eventually be able to
detect empty spaces and share the info with other Mercedes cars that are
nearby, looking for empty spots. Testing is reportedly underway with new E-Class sedans.
According to Bloomberg,
the technology could be ready as early as 2017 and would bring the automaker in
line with others such as BMW that are giving drivers the option of locating—and
paying for—empty parking spots.
Benz and Bosch have worked
together before on parking technology, in this case a remote parking pilot
feature for the new E-Class that is expected to make its debut in the United
States sometime soon.
But crowd-sourcing parking spots could alleviate long hunts
for open spaces. According to Mercedes, the E-Class would use its ultrasound
sensors to identify open spaces at speeds up to 34 mph and relay that to a
network. Drivers looking for parking in that area would be fed information that
would let them know how probable it is for them to find a spot based on shared
information.
Mercedes says it will eventually create a real-time map with
available parking spaces. Yes, we live in exciting times.
Of course, this all depends on two things: First, there
needs to be a significant supply of connected Mercedes cars roaming your city
streets to supply fresh information for the map. And second, you all can't be
going to the same Nordstrom's semi-annual sale at the same time.
source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1105968_mercedes-cars-will-soon-be-able-to-locate-free-parking-spots
by Aaron Cole
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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