AMCI Global CES 2018 – At the Intersection of Technology and Mobility

With over 500 vehicular related exhibits, there were more cars at this year’s CES than ever before. And it’s fitting since in 2018 the auto and tech industries are experiencing unprecedented convergence and changing how we think about and approach mobility.
By our appraisal, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mercedes-Benz had the most substantial and impressive showing of all the manufacturers, while Intel, Panasonic, and Samsung stood out among pack of Tier 1 suppliers.

Three overriding themes emerged among the show’s offerings, each overlapping with the others in turn: electrification, artificial intelligence, and autonomy. As each of these categories of tech mature and develop, we’re sure to see some competing visions for the future win out, and the dramatic results will be reflected at CES over the next few years.

CES2018 Highlights From @AMCIGlobal

Electrification

Genovation Corvette

0-60 in under 3. 220 mph. 175 mile range. If you didn’t know Genovation before, you do now. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/aeZSUd5oS3

— AMCI (@amciglobal) January 10, 2018

Byton Concept

Another interesting Chinese startup, this one is as much smart device as it is electric vehicle, with tons of screens throughout. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/1pyF02Y5FR

— AMCI (@amciglobal) January 10, 2018

AMG Project One

The AMG Project One brings F1 to the streets, provided you can find a street with a 350km speed limit. pic.twitter.com/RLbPFhlDCB

— AMCI (@amciglobal) January 11, 2018

Artificial Intelligence

ZF demonstration

This ZF demo shows the true value of autonomy: how it eliminates human error. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/4uoL3U5mtd

— AMCI (@amciglobal) January 11, 2018

Autonomy

NAVYA concept

The Toyota Fine Comfort exhibit demonstrates the quiet pleasure of fuel cell travel with great immersive graphics. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/1j43fN3x3R

— AMCI (@amciglobal) January 11, 2018

A three-hour wait at Google’s booth shows the true power of free swag. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/Z1zDSOGgnP

— AMCI (@amciglobal) January 16, 2018

The BMW at the Intel display shows just how good they’ve gotten at hiding LIDAR sensors in plain view. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/kXdycVQr05

— AMCI (@amciglobal) January 16, 2018

This overgrown i3 is already in operation in Vegas and Australia. Expect to see more of this pod taxi in 2018. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/Bk444NBwTz

— AMCI (@amciglobal) January 10, 2018

Toyota e-Pallete

Pods are all the craze lately, at the e-Pallete is Toyota’s foray into the field. #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/6Zp2oo9W3X

— AMCI (@amciglobal) January 11, 2018

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Posted on January 24, 2018

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