Bo15
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Built in navigation systems have very significant lag in their databases for information. Typically a data set has go through a production approval process that takes several months and is usually done with data that can be over a year old. My home that is only five years old does not show up on any Nav system that is an on board data system the last few vehicle years. Charging station data will most definitely have to be pulled from a system that is maintained in the cloud and pulled via cellular connection to have as real time data as possible.Ford maps cant even find my house, no less the strees i live on in a subdivision thats 7 years old in Tampa FL!
I have a 21 Powerboost Lariat and a 22 Bronco Wildtrack both have built in Nav and neither can find my 5 year old house, i wont trust either one to find a charger for my truck if my life depends on it, i promise you that.
Lightning navigation is a "connected" system, so it should be more up to date than the static system in the old cars. OTOH, it's only included for 3 years. After that you'd have to pay.Built in navigation systems have very significant lag in their databases for information. Typically a data set has go through a production approval process that takes several months and is usually done with data that can be over a year old. My home that is only five years old does not show up on any Nav system that is an on board data system the last few vehicle years. Charging station data will most definitely have to be pulled from a system that is maintained in the cloud and pulled via cellular connection to have as real time data as possible.
Apple is looking to extend the CarPlay Functionality with Siri.So are they saying the Ford mapping isn't good enough or up to date enough?
So you are referring to the legacy players, like Ford. This kind of stuff is what scares the crap out of me after driving a Tesla for a few years. I want to get back to a truck so back I'm moving to a Lightning - at least for a while, but there is no excuse for Ford to be behind on maps or SW updates. Although they've been trying to get OTA updates to work for many years now and still struggle and they are the ones that still want to charge $150 a year to get your nav map updated.Built in navigation systems have very significant lag in their databases for information. Typically a data set has go through a production approval process that takes several months and is usually done with data that can be over a year old. My home that is only five years old does not show up on any Nav system that is an on board data system the last few vehicle years. Charging station data will most definitely have to be pulled from a system that is maintained in the cloud and pulled via cellular connection to have as real time data as possible.
Sure there is...two of the wealthiest and most prolific companies in the history of the world currently develop mapping products in their core offerings. Why should anyone else do anything other than figure out a way to leverage their data for their own purposes if the companies are willing to offer integrated products and do the heavy lifting?there is no excuse for Ford to be behind on maps or SW updates.
Built in navigation systems have very significant lag in their databases for information. Typically a data set has go through a production approval process that takes several months and is usually done with data that can be over a year old. My home that is only five years old does not show up on any Nav system that is an on board data system the last few vehicle years. Charging station data will most definitely have to be pulled from a system that is maintained in the cloud and pulled via cellular connection to have as real time data as possible.
If you go full nerd, you should be able to do this with something like Home Assistant and the Ford Pass integration. Assuming that the battery heating feature is exposed through the API.I hope it'll be able to do neat things like preheat the battery before reaching a DCFC station.
Because you partner with them or another similar company and you own it so you know you are delivering the best experience to your customers. You own the mapping and routing, plus Ford has to overlay charging infrastructure on top of that as well. You don't depend on 3rd parties who have different goals in life to ensure your customers are well taken care of.Sure there is...two of the wealthiest and most prolific companies in the history of the world currently develop mapping products in their core offerings. Why should anyone else do anything other than figure out a way to leverage their data for their own purposes if the companies are willing to offer integrated products and do the heavy lifting?