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Top 5 EV Technologies
by Benjamin Yong
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The mass electrification of automobiles is not so much a question of “ if ” so much as “ when ,” especially considering that most major manufacturers currently either already have a small stable of electric vehicles , or they are committed to at least one model in the near future . Most people are aware of how efficient EVs are , but the models are also quickly becoming highly advanced machines that provide the latest in comfort and convenience , tech and digital entertainment . Here are some top EV picks , all boasting next-generation features .
Audi Q4 e-tron Augmented Reality Display with Environment
The four-ringed brand continues to forge ahead in fuel-free development , welcoming the Audi Q4 e-tron into its lineup . This premium CUV showcases a company-first augmented reality head-up display on the windshield that is capable of two-way communication with the driving environment in real time . Dynamic turn-by-turn navigation arrows , starting points and destinations appear to be floating , superimposed over the corresponding parts of the road outside .
Making the above possible is AR Creator software , part of the MIB 3 modular infotainment platform , able to render the projected symbols at a rate of 60 frames per second . On the hardware side is a state-of-the-art picture generation unit , buried deep inside the instrument panel , ultrabright LCD and special mirrors , as well as the camera , radar and sensors shared by the stability control system .