Microsoft & Renault-Nissan to develop cloud connected cars!
Q. Which company has partnered Microsoft in cloud computing for cars?- Published on 29 Sep 16a. Nissan-Renault
b. Renault-Nissan
c. Daimler-Chrysler
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Renault-Nissan
Technology firm Microsoft has partnered an alliance between Renault-Nissan to work on connected car technologies.
- Services will provide advanced navigation, remote monitoring of car features and up to date updates for cars connected to Microsoft cloud computing platform Azure
- Renault-Nissan aims to develop 10 such vehicles in 2020
- Automakers have been involved in this technology ranging from GM to Toyota
- Alliance also said it would purchase French software development company Sylpheo to offer new services including ride-hailing and car sharing.
- Automakers are investing in software firms and tech start-ups to position themselves for the rise of autonomous driving, ride-sharing and other connected services.
- This threatens the traditional vehicle ownership model that has dominated the past century.