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| 21 | Connected vehicle capabilities are not only being integrated into consumer vehicles. Advancements in the technology are being fast-tracked in industries that will benefit the most from data-driven automobiles, such as agriculture and commercial transportation. Within those industries, automated machinery not only provides safety, efficiency, and precision but also allows for the collection of critical data that can help streamline processes. Meanwhile, manufacturers and other industry players continue to make strides in the fully autonomous vehicle market. According to The Verge, Volvo and Mercedes are the latest automakers to team up with tech giants to develop and integrate software into their vehicles, making automotive infrastructure increasingly digital. And Euractiv reports that more than 50 countries have recently agreed to adopt autonomous vehicle regulations issued by the United Nations, further standardizing and quantifying how a world of connected vehicles might operate. Although it might be a matter of time until fully autonomous vehicles take to the roads, connected vehicles are driving the industry in the right direction by evolving automobile infrastructure to handle connectivity and, eventually, fully autonomous control. Components Driving Connectivity Autonomous vehicles require cutting-edge components, creating new challenges for designers and engineers. However, seamless adoption and integration of components that enable self-driving cars—especially when it comes to safety and connectivity—are critical for advancing the industry. The increased electronic content in vehicles requires more connections, more input and output systems, and more data. All of those electronic components will need to communicate seamlessly within vehicle networks. (Figure 2) Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Head-Up Display (HUD) Central Information Display (CID) Digital Cluster Digital Rear View Steering Switch © 2020 Molex, LLC– All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction/Distribution is Prohibited. Figure 2: Connectivity is a crucial driver to achieve the full potential of the connected and autonomous car (Source: Molex).