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Tata Companies Partner to Bring 5G Connectivity to Sierra.ev
Tata Communications and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles are working together on the Sierra.ev electric car.
They want the car to connect to 5G networks without needing a separate device.
Tata Communications will provide its MOVE connected-vehicle system.
This system will work with the car’s N.IO software platform.
It could help the car stream content and receive software updates remotely.
It may also support emergency calls, remote help and vehicle checks from a distance.
Some features may be offered through optional subscriptions.
The companies have not said how much the deal is worth or whether the technology will be used in other vehicles.
Tata Communications and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will add built-in 5G connectivity to the Sierra.ev electric vehicle.
Tata Communications’ MOVE Connected Vehicle Platform will be integrated with Sierra.ev’s N.IO software-defined vehicle platform.
The technology is intended to support content streaming, over-the-air updates and AI-enabled vehicle applications.
Additional functions include emergency calls, remote support, remote diagnostics and optional subscription packs.
The companies did not disclose financial terms or the rollout’s scale beyond the Sierra.ev.
- Who
- Tata Communications and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles.
- What
- A collaboration to provide built-in 5G connectivity for the Sierra.ev electric vehicle.
- Where
- India, where the companies are seeking to expand their software-defined vehicle presence.
- When
- The companies announced the collaboration after the newly launched Sierra.ev was introduced; no specific announcement date was provided.
- Why
- To support connected-vehicle capabilities, AI-enabled applications and digital services such as streaming, software updates, emergency calls and remote diagnostics.
Key facts
- Vehicle
- Sierra.ev electric vehicle
- Connectivity provider
- Tata Communications
- Vehicle company
- Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles
- Technology integration
- MOVE Connected Vehicle Platform with the N.IO software-defined vehicle platform
- Planned features
- Content streaming, over-the-air software updates, emergency calls, remote support and remote vehicle diagnostics
- Commercial terms
- Financial terms were not disclosed
- Rollout scope
- The companies did not disclose the scale of rollout beyond the Sierra.ev
- Tata Communications share performance
- Down 1.73% over the past month and up 6.9% over the past year, according to the article
Quotes
Sven Patuschka
Chief Technology Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles
“As vehicles become increasingly software-defined, highly intuitive digital connectivity and services will play a central role in shaping customer experiences. The Sierra.ev marks an important step in this evolution, and our collaboration with Tata Communications provides the robust digital backbone required to deliver seamless connectivity, continuous innovation, and enhanced in-vehicle experiences”
financialexpress.com
“Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has consistently set benchmarks for innovation in the automotive industry, and we are excited to collaborate on the launch of the Sierra.ev”
financialexpress.com
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