{"id":181841,"date":"2016-01-15T07:22:41","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T07:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=181841"},"modified":"2016-01-15T07:22:41","modified_gmt":"2016-01-15T07:22:41","slug":"toyota-is-testing-flat-panel-satellite-communication-for-future-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2016\/01\/toyota-is-testing-flat-panel-satellite-communication-for-future-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota is testing flat-panel satellite communication for future models"},"content":{"rendered":"
Toyota is working to get data to and from your car as fast as and as safely as possible and satellites might be the answer.<\/p>\n
The Japanese automaker unveiled one of its flat-panel satellite communication vehicles at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in partnership with sat-comm company Kymeta. The hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota Mirai pictured above has been outfitted with Kymeta’s flat-panel satellite communication technology.<\/p>\n
The Japanese carmaker aims to include Data Communication Modules in a wider range of future vehicles. Specifically, it’s considering satellite communication as the key technology.<\/p>\n
Instead of relying on a bulky traditional satellite dish, Kymeta’s panels use liquid crystal technology to electronically track and steer toward satellites.<\/p>\n