- The 2024 Polestar 3 will be the first vehicle to have Google’s new HD map, the company today announced at CES 2023.
- Along with aiding the 3’s driver assists, Google’s HD map provides greater detail and more up-to-date info.
- Polestar 2 models can now be remotely controlled via devices with Google Assistant, allowing people to precondition the cabin and more.
When the sleek-looking Polestar 3 arrives sometime near the end of 2023, not only will it be the brand’s first SUV, but it’ll be the first vehicle ever to have Google’s new HD map. Polestar today made the announcement at CES 2023 and provided several other details about fresh features.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Google and Polestar have been collaborating for a while now, and the tech company’s new HD map is the most recent result of that team-up. The 2024 Polestar will mark the debut of Google’s HD map, which will also be featured in the upcoming Volvo EX90, which is set to arrive in early 2024. Since Google’s Android Automotive operating system is also being adopted by other automakers—such as Ford and GM—we expect the map to eventually proliferate as well.
The HD map is said to provide greater detail than traditional maps and be more precise, too. This contributes to what is arguably the most notable function. Working in conjunction with Polestar 3’s driver-assistance technology, the Google software can improve the EV’s Pilot Assist semi-autonomous drive mode through better recognition of lane markings, real-world objects, and road signs. The teamwork is also expected to play a big role in future autonomous driving.
Talking to the Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 was the first vehicle to feature Google’s operating system, called Android Automotive OS. While it has continued to feature an in-car voice assistant, the system now adds “remote actions” that allow people to control vehicle functions via devices with Google Assistant.
Simply speaking to your Google Assistant now lets people remotely operate their Polestar 2 as well as check its status. For example, you can now precondition the car’s cabin, unlock the doors, check the battery’s state of charge, and more, all while you lay around on your couch.
Polestar says this new functionality will initially only be offered in the U.S., but eventually, it will be available in other markets, too.
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Source: Motor - aranddriver.com
