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<ul><li>German automaker <keyword id="6355119" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="bmw" source="Orion">BMW</keyword> has come up with a novel solution to cure boredom and indecisiveness of its car buyers – colour-changing exteriors.<br /></li><li>The technology, while still in its advanced research stages, might have more implications than just being gimmicky.<br /></li><li>The concept was shown off on a BMW iX at the ongoing <keyword id="362383" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="consumer-electronics-show" source="Orion">Consumer Electronics Show</keyword> (CES) 2022.<br /></li></ul>At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, German automaker BMW showed off an ingenious solution to tackle the two issues that plague car buyers – boredom with a single colour and the indecisiveness while choosing the paint job.<br /><br />CES is often the hotbed of whacky new technology concepts and solutions – not all of those become reality or find their way into consumer goods, but it’s still a peek into the future and scratches the surface of the next set of innovations which might one day become mainstream.<br /><br />BMW’s concept uses a simple solution that we have seen elsewhere – in e-readers. However, this is perhaps one of the first instances of this colour-changing tech making its way to cars.<br /><br />The BMW iX that was presented at the CES is capable of changing its colour from white to black and grey. It’s still a fairly constrained colour palette, but it shows us this is possible and it’s more than just a fancy concept.<br /><br />However, there is one issue – it’s still just an advanced research and design project, so it will be a while before this technology makes it to a BMW dealership near you.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How does the BMW iX change colours?" comment="subhead" text="How does the BMW iX change colours?"><span data-til="noop">How does the BMW iX change colours?</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />Explaining the technology behind its colour-changing feature, BMW states that the paint job on the iX consists of millions of microcapsules with the diameter equivalent to the thickness of human hair.<br /><br /><div type="image" title="BMW iX Flow" msid="88727510" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;BMW iX Flow&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />These microcapsules each contain negatively charged white pigments, and positively charged black pigments. An electric field is then passed through the microcapsules to change the colour based on the user’s setting.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="More than just a gimmick" comment="subhead" text="More than just a gimmick"><span data-til="noop">More than just a gimmick</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />BMW’s colour-changing tech has more implications than just being a gimmick to cure boredom and indecisiveness. The company says that the different shades could help the car remain relatively cooler under direct sun, for instance, since white surfaces reflect a lot more sunlight than black ones.<br /><br />Similarly, in cooler weathers, darker tones would help the car absorb more warmth from the sun, thereby reducing the need to amp up the heater inside the car.<br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/retail/news/diwali-and-christmas-may-have-saved-dmarts-quarter/articleshow/88718606.cms">Diwali and Christmas may have saved DMart’s quarter</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/future-retail-jet-airways-adani-enterprises-and-other-hot-stocks-on-january-6/slidelist/88723936.cms">Future Retail, Jet Airways, Adani Enterprises and other hot stocks on January 6</a><br /><br /></strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/space/news/amazon-alexa-to-travel-to-the-moon-this-year-aboard-nasas-orion-spacecraft/articleshow/88725704.cms"><strong>Alexa to the moon – Amazon’s digital assistant to travel to space aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft this year</strong></a><br />

BMW’s colour-changing paint feature may have more uses than just curing boredom and indecisiveness

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="12476268" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="bmw" source="Orion">BMW</keyword> unveiled a wild new concept at this year's big tech trade show: A color-changing car.</li><li>Drivers can change the <keyword id="12452714" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="color" source="Orion">color</keyword> of the car at the touch of a button, instantly, the automaker said.</li></ul><p>Luxury German carmaker BMW debuted a fascinating and futuristic new concept at this year's <keyword id="12897782" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="consumer-electronics-show" source="Orion">Consumer Electronics Show</keyword>: A car with the ability to change colors on-the-fly.</p><p>Rather than standard metal panels, the concept car features <keyword id="12897781" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="e-ink" source="Orion">e-ink</keyword> technology — the same tech that's used to power Amazon's wildly popular e-reader, the Kindle — as a means of changing colors in an instant.</p><p>The concept was shown off in real time with a modified version of the <keyword id="12748607" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="bmw-ix" source="Orion">BMW iX</keyword>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bmw-ix-electric-suv-first-look-photos-specs-details-2020-11">the company's new flagship electric SUV</a>, during <keyword id="12809640" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="ces" source="Orion">CES</keyword> this week in Las Vegas.</p><p>Attendees captured stunning videos of the car changing color in real time:</p><p>And a few media outlets got a closer look at the vehicle going through all sorts of wild color changes, which demonstrate a variety of different patterns that could be applied:</p><p>Beyond the car's panels, there are also e-ink panels in the wheels that enable those to change as well. </p><p>"In the future, BMW customers may change the color of their car with the push of a button," BMW project lead Stella Clarke said in a video announcing the new prototype.</p><p>When that future is remains to be seen: BMW didn't say when the "Flow" technology it debuted this week is coming to any of its cars, but it stands to reason that it would arrive on the upcoming BMW iX model first.</p><p>The company's first all-electric SUV is scheduled to begin arriving to pre-order customers this March. </p><p>Check out the full presentation from BMW right here:</p><p><em><strong>Got a tip?</strong> Contact Insider senior correspondent Ben Gilbert via email (<a href="mailto:bgilbert@insider.com">bgilbert@insider.com</a>),</em><em> or Twitter DM (<a href="https://twitter.com/RealBenGilbert">@realbengilbert</a>). We can keep sources anonymous. Use a non-work device to reach out. PR pitches by email only, please.</em></p>

BMW just unveiled its first color-changing car, and you have to see it to believe it

<ul><li>The latest car tech from Mercedes-Benz, <keyword id="20630" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="honda" source="Orion">Honda</keyword>, and <keyword id="6355119" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bmw" source="Orion">BMW</keyword> was showcased at the <keyword id="15716501" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CES-2023" source="Orion">CES 2023</keyword>.</li><li>Augmented-reality windshield to EV truck that follows you around are some tech showcased at CES.</li><li>Here are some of the most exciting concepts and automotive technology displayed by BMW, Honda, and others.</li></ul>CES 2023 has emerged more than just a tech show. It is now also one of the world’s most popular and largest automotive shows, with technology companies and car manufacturers wheeling out some of their technologies and latest concepts.<br /><br />This year at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, companies and exhibitors across the automotive sector have unveiled some of their cutting-edge technologies and latest products. Sony and Honda revealed their EV prototype Afeela integrated with Unreal Engine technology, while BMW also announced the futuristic i-Vision Dee electric car with color-changing e-Ink technology.<br /><br />Here, we have compiled a list of some best concept cars and automotive technologies announced at CES 2023.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Dolby Atmos surround sound tech in Mercedes-Benz" comment="subhead" text="Dolby Atmos surround sound tech in Mercedes-Benz"><span data-til="noop"><keyword id="1473348" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="dolby-atmos" source="Orion">Dolby Atmos</keyword> surround sound tech in Mercedes-Benz</span></cmsannotation><br /><div type="image" title="Dolby Atmos surround sound tech in Mercedes-Benz" msid="96851294" hostid="261" sizebytes="71314" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Dolby Atmos surround sound tech in Mercedes-Benz &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />Dolby Atmos is surround sound technology that we only find at the theatre or in pricey soundbars, speakers, headphones, and smart TVs. Unlike left and right audio experience, Dolby Atmos brings sound from every direction, and this tech is coming to Mercedes-Benz Maybach. The Dolby Atmos surround sound tech installed in Mercedes-Benz includes Burmester 4D sound system along with 30 speakers. The system delivers 1,750 watts of power and costs around $185,000.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="BMW’s color changing i-Vision Dee" comment="subhead" text="BMW’s color changing i-Vision Dee"><span data-til="noop">BMW’s color changing i-Vision Dee</span></cmsannotation><br /><div type="image" title="BMW’s colour changing i Vision Dee" msid="96851319" hostid="261" sizebytes="54560" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Concept car i Vision Dee by BMW&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />During the CES 2023, BMW revealed the i-Vision DEE, a mid-size sedan that features advanced color-changing E Ink technology and an augmented-reality windshield. This technology was previously used in BMW’s iX Flow concept car, unveiled at CES 2022.<br /><br />The i-Vision DEE is equipped with 240 E Ink segments that can be controlled individually, also, each car panel can be customized as per your preference. The augmented-reality windshield gives information in the form of AR projections and virtual worlds.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Sony and Honda's electric sedan - Afeela" comment="subhead" text="Sony and Honda's electric sedan - Afeela"><span data-til="noop">Sony and Honda's electric sedan - Afeela</span></cmsannotation><br /><div type="image" title="Afeela" msid="96851362" hostid="261" sizebytes="20238" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sony Honda mobility car- Afeela&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />In collaboration with Sony, Honda has unveiled an electric midsized sedan, Afeela, at CES 2023. The alliance between them works like Honda provides the automotive engineering and after-sales service part, whereas Sony covers the tech side like sensors, electronics, and entertainment.<br /><br />The front of the EV has a built-in display, while the entire body comes equipped with dozens of cameras and sensors to detect objects. The car interface is powered by Qualcomm technology and Unreal Engine to enhance the driving experience.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Qualcomm and Salesforce intelligent connected vehicle platform" comment="subhead" text="Qualcomm and Salesforce intelligent connected vehicle platform"><span data-til="noop">Qualcomm and Salesforce intelligent connected vehicle platform</span></cmsannotation><br /><div type="image" title="Intelligent connected vehicle platform" msid="96851404" hostid="261" sizebytes="184482" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Representative image of intelligent connected vehicle platform &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />Qualcomm has joined hands with CRM software company Salesforce to develop a new intelligent connected vehicle platform for the automotive industry. This intelligent platform is built with Snapdragon Digital Chassis and Salesforce Automotive Cloud, intended to give automakers.<br /><br />The new connected vehicle platform will give a better understanding of customer behavior through driver data and will also let them offer monetizable connected services.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Harman’s AR heads-up display" comment="subhead" text="Harman’s AR heads-up display"><span data-til="noop">Harman’s AR heads-up display</span></cmsannotation><br /><div type="Youtube" id="WVY_D31nBic" title="HARMAN Augmented Reality (AR) Platform" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WVY_D31nBic/mqdefault.jpg"><url><![CDATA[https://youtu.be/WVY_D31nBic]]></url></div><br />Samsung-owned Harman unveiled its AR heads-up display at CES 2023. The heads-up display uses the vehicle sensor to deliver visual alerts that will provide the driver with knowledge and information about their surroundings and driving conditions. For instance, a heads-up display could provide more detailed navigation prompts on the windshield. <br /><br />Moreover, along with the heads-up display, Harman will integrate a directional and spatial audio system that will give drivers the ability to respond in dangerous situations.<br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="EV truck- Ram 1500 Revolution BEV" comment="subhead" text="EV truck- Ram 1500 Revolution BEV"><span data-til="noop">EV truck- Ram 1500 Revolution BEV</span></cmsannotation><br /><div type="image" title="Ram 1500 Revolution BEV" msid="96851485" hostid="261" sizebytes="51752" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;EV truck by Ram&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />Ram, an American brand of light to mid-weight trucks and other commercial vehicles, showcased its first-ever fully electric pickup truck at CES 2023. <br /><br />This electric truck has back-swinging suicide doors, an AR display, and AI personal assistant. The EV truck comes with a party and a relaxed mode similar to Tesla EV cars. But the most exciting feature about this EV truck is the ‘Shadow mode,’ which allows the truck to follow the driver around when they are on foot. <br /><br />Other features include a 28- inch screen, exterior projectors, autonomous capabilities, an all-glass ceiling, and digital side-view mirrors. <br /><br />SEE ALSO:<br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/early-attractions-at-ces-2023-here-are-the-best-innovations-and-products-from-the-biggest-tech-show/articleshow/96758252.cms">Early attractions at CES 2023: Here are the best innovations and products from the biggest tech show</a><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/for-the-first-time-in-history-an-ai-bot-will-reportedly-defend-a-human-in-court/articleshow/96785418.cms">For the first time in history, an AI bot will reportedly defend a human in court</a><br />

Mercedes, Honda, BMW and others showcase some exciting car tech at the CES 2023 — these are our favorites

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="12873713" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="ces-2022" source="Orion">CES 2022</keyword>, a big technology trade show, ended on Saturday in Las Vegas. </li><li>Car companies lined up to show the world their latest and greatest ideas. </li></ul><p>If you've noticed more <keyword id="6358815" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tech" source="Orion">tech</keyword> <keyword id="11893589" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="news" source="Orion">news</keyword> than normal lately, there's a good reason for that. CES 2022, a giant consumer-technology expo, just ended, and companies across industries showed off their latest and greatest innovations. </p><p>In car land, that means plenty of new <keyword id="11897958" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="electric-vehicles" source="Orion">electric vehicles</keyword> and design concepts to stare at. Here we've rounded up some of the coolest vehicles revealed during CES from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, and Sony. Yes, that Sony. </p><h2>BMW iX Flow</h2><div type="image" title="A color changing BMW concept car, named the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink, that was first debuted at CES 2022." height="950" width="1567" msid="88816287" hostid="261"></div><p>BMW showed off a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bmw-just-unveiled-first-color-changing-car-video-2022-1">color-changing version</a> of its upcoming electric SUV, the iX. It uses e-ink technology — the same tech behind the Kindle e-reader — to switch colors at the press of a button. This doesn't exactly solve a problem, but there's no denying it looks cool as all hell. </p><p>Check it out: </p><h2>BMW iX M60</h2><div type="image" title="BMW iX M60 SUV." height="1280" width="1706" msid="88816290" hostid="261"></div><p>The German carmaker also <a href="https://www.bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3877&amp;mid=">took the wraps</a> off of a high-performance version of the iX, the iX M60. The sporty electric SUV will make 619 horsepower from two motors and speed to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. That's wickedly quick for a hulking SUV. </p><p>It'll travel 280 miles on a full charge and have enhanced handling thanks to a specially-tuned suspension, BMW says. </p><p>All that performance doesn't come cheap — the iX M60 will run you $105,000 before fees. It hits US dealers in June. </p><h2>Chevrolet Silverado EV</h2><div type="image" title="EMBARGO 1/5 DNP: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV" height="1202" width="1603" msid="88816291" hostid="261"></div><p>General Motors unveiled the much-anticipated <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-chevy-silverado-ev-price-range-release-date-ford-f150-2022-1">Chevy Silverado EV</a> on Wednesday. The electric pickup truck will compete with the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T when it hits the market in the middle of 2023. </p><p>It promises up to 400 miles of range, 664 horsepower, and a host of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-chevy-silverado-ev-features-charging-midgate-frunk-multiflex-tailgate-2022-1">interesting features</a>. For example, there's a pass-through between the Silverado's bed and cab that allows owners to haul extra-long cargo.</p><p>The fully-loaded RST First Edition Silverado EV costs $105,000. Eventually, Chevy will sell a base model with a $39,900 suggested retail price. </p><h2>Chevrolet Equinox EV</h2><div type="image" title="Chevrolet Equinox EV." height="1178" width="1571" msid="88816292" hostid="261"></div><p>The Silverado EV wasn't the only big announcement GM saved for CES. Far from it. </p><p>The automaker unveiled a small electric SUV called the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chevy-electric-equinox-blazer-ev-electric-suv-2023-2022-1">Equinox EV</a> that will arrive next year. It'll cost $30,000 and bring another much-needed affordable option to the electric-car market. Stay tuned for more information about the Equinox EV over the next year. </p><h2>Chrysler Airflow</h2><div type="image" title="Chrysler Airflow electric SUV concept" height="1688" width="3000" msid="88816293" hostid="261"></div><p>Chrysler, the brand owned by the automaker Stellantis, announced at CES that it will only sell electric models by 2028. And it marked the occasion by unveiling a sleek electric SUV called the Airflow.</p><p>The Airflow is just a concept for now, and Chrysler says its first EV will go into production in 2025. But the Airflow looks nearly production-ready, and it wouldn't be at all surprising if Chrysler's first real EV ends up looking a lot like this. </p><div type="image" title="Chrysler Airflow electric SUV concept." height="1588" width="3000" msid="88816294" hostid="261"></div><p>The Airflow has a futuristic, screen-filled interior, and a range of 350-400 miles. </p><h2>Cadillac InnerSpace</h2><div type="image" title="Cadillac InnerSpace autonomous electric EV" height="2257" width="3009" msid="88816295" hostid="261"></div><p>Cadillac revealed a concept for an autonomous vehicle that looks like it should be hurtling through space rather than rolling down Earthly roads. Lacking things like a steering wheel or pedals, the InnerSpace is designed to be a comfy lounge on wheels — one that takes you places while you just kick back, relax, and turn your attention to the massive screen in front of you. </p><div type="image" title="Cadillac InnerSpace autonomous electric EV" height="2667" width="4000" msid="88816296" hostid="261"></div><p>That's the idea, anyway. The InnerSpace is designed for a future of self-driving vehicles that aren't here yet. However, GM (Cadillac's parent company) boldly says it'll start selling fully autonomous vehicles by the middle of the decade. </p><h2>Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX</h2><div type="image" title="Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept EV." height="1563" width="2500" msid="88816297" hostid="261"></div><p>The whole idea behind the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-benz-electric-car-eqxx-620-mile-range-screen-tesla-2022-1">Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX</a> was to see how efficient an EV the German automaker could create. According to Mercedes, the lightweight, aerodynamic EQXX concept can travel 620 miles on a single charge of its battery. That's over 200 miles farther than the best Tesla and 100 miles farther than the rangiest EV you can buy today, the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lucid-air-deliveries-begin-with-169000-dream-edition-tesla-range-2021-11">$170,000 Lucid Air</a>. </p><p>You won't be able to buy an EQXX. But some of the breakthroughs Mercedes made in its development could end up in your future electric Benz. </p><h2>Sony Vision-S 02</h2><h2><div type="image" title="Sony Vision S-02 concept." height="856" width="1142" msid="88816298" hostid="261"></div></h2><p>Sony unveiled an electric concept sedan back in 2020. Now it's getting more serious about venturing into the EV market, and it brought a new design to CES. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sony-electric-vehicle-prototype-playstation-sony-mobility-2022-1">Vision-S 02</a> is a prototype SUV with multiple screens and mobile-gaming capabilities. The concept also showcases a system of 40 cameras and sensors aimed at making driving safer by monitoring the car's surroundings and its driver. </p><p>We don't know yet if Sony will sell its own EV or simply build technology for other manufacturers. It established a new division, Sony Mobility, to "explore entry into the EV market." </p>

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