“The automotive industry regards Bluetooth as an acceptable compromise because users get their network connectivity, while automakers do not have to deal with installing costly cellular radios, or the hassles of managing customer accounts or dealing with wireless carriers” notes ABI Research senior analyst, Dan Benjamin.
However, ABI Research cautions that although automakers are now installing Bluetooth handsfree kits and testing its role in telematics, they are not considering Bluetooth for vehicle-to-vehicle communications.
“We see vehicle-to-vehicle communications as integral for the next generation of telematics and safety systems. This is where new wireless connectivity options such as DSRC are ideal,” adds Benjamin.
