IN-CAR GAMING
DATA COLLABORATION
RENEWABLE STORAGE
BMW and AirConsole have joined forces to showcase the BMW i5 and the AirConsole in-car gaming platform at Gamescom in Cologne from August 23-27 . The AirConsole platform allows players to enjoy casual games while in their BMW i5 , offering a range of game genres like racing , sports , simulation , strategy , jump-and-run , and puzzle games .
The game selection will expand over time , promising an evolving gaming experience for BMW 5 Series owners . Notably , ‘ Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ?’ from Sony Pictures Television is set to be added to the AirConsole game lineup , offering an all-new version of the popular quiz show designed specifically for in-car gaming . This strategic partnership aims to introduce innovative and entertaining experiences to BMW vehicles .
To celebrate the launch of in-car gaming , BMW is unveiling a uniquely designed BMW i5 at Gamescom . The design of the vehicle ’ s exterior pays homage to the nostalgic 8-bit era of video games , with large pixels representing a connection to gaming ’ s history .
Amsterdam-based location technology specialist TomTom has entered into a partnership with StreetLight Data , a leading Big Data company under Jacobs . TomTom ’ s global data will be integrated into StreetLight ’ s cloud-based products that provide crucial analytics for transportation professionals across different roads and modes .
This collaboration will utilise TomTom ’ s historical and real-time traffic analytics , derived from anonymised speed data from over 600 million connected devices , to enhance StreetLight ’ s InSight ® platform , offering comprehensive travel pattern insights for transportation planning and infrastructure projects globally .
The incorporation of TomTom ’ s extensive data into StreetLight ’ s solutions is anticipated to provide transportation planners , road authorities , and businesses with data-driven insights to aid decision-making , leading to improved mobility and reduced congestion . The partnership aims to leverage TomTom ’ s extensive global coverage and StreetLight ’ s tailored solutions to address complex transportation challenges and enhance transportation for all while promoting sustainability initiatives .
Jaguar Land Rover ( JLR ) has partnered with Wykes Engineering Ltd , a leader in renewable energy , to lead one of the UK ’ s largest energy storage systems . Through the repurposing of second-life batteries from Jaguar I-PACE vehicles , the initiative aims to harness solar and wind power . Each energy storage system , utilising 30 of these I-PACE batteries , has the capacity to store up to 2.5MWh of energy . JLR ’ s goal is to deploy sufficient batteries to collectively store 7.5MWh of energy by the end of 2023 .
This innovative approach not only addresses energy storage challenges but also aligns with JLR ’ s sustainability objectives . The collaboration contributes to the company ’ s circular economy strategy and aspirations for carbon neutrality by 2039 . These energy storage systems play a pivotal role in optimising renewable energy utilisation and grid decarbonisation by managing demand fluctuations and storing excess energy during optimal conditions .
Furthermore , this partnership underscores the versatility of electric vehicle batteries beyond their life on the road .
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