Technavio defines automotive remote diagnostics or remote vehicle diagnostics as a solution that enables automation of vehicle health and diagnosis using a wireless network. Vehicle health check refers to monitoring vehicle performance by continuously checking and assessing real-time data of certain parameters. This process helps to identify any deviation against expected vehicle performance. Diagnosis refers to the investigation based on real-time vehicle data associated with vehicle performance parameter deviation and the determination of root causes of the deviation. This technology offers several business benefits to both customers and OEMs by enabling an effective vehicle health planner.

Satellite imaging is considered the most efficient way to monitor the planet. The EO industry is addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Initially, the use of satellite imaging was confined to defense and intelligence applications in the government sector. However, with time, the scenario has changed, and it is now used extensively for civilian purposes as well. Landsat, launched in the early 1970s, was the first satellite system used for civil imagery. Following the launch of this satellite, many companies started developing products and services to cater to civilian needs,including land and coastal applications.

This report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global commercial router market for 2017-2021. The report considers the revenue obtained from the retail sales of routers used for various levels of commercial (enterprise) applications. It provides the revenue segmentation for routers by capacity (low-end, mid-end, and high-end levels). In addition, the report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the global commercial router market. It also outlines the challenges faced by vendors and the market at large, as well as the key emerging trends.

The commercial oven is an equipment used in commercial kitchens, which is designed for baking and heating food by conduction,convection, or radiation energy.In this Technavio report, we have covered the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global commercial oven market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, this report has taken into consideration the revenue generated from the sales of new units of commercial oven to end-users like pizzerias, bakeries, and others (quick-service restaurants, full-service restaurants, hotels, clubs, and catering companies).

The increase in disposable income across the world has changed the eating habits of consumers and increased the spending on restaurants and bars. Consumers in the US spent more on eating outside than on buying groceries in 2015. Therefore,there has been an increase in the number of restaurants and bars globally due to increasing demand. Commercial ice maker machines are used in the foodservices industry, and their demand is also expected to increase.The growth in the global tourism industry has increased the demand for hotel rooms globally. The hotel industry is one of the major end-users of commercial ice maker machines. An increase in hotels will directly increase the demand for commercial ice machines globally.

Several structural changes have occurred in the automotive industry over the past decade in the areas of engine downsizing, electrification of automotive mechanism,emission regulations, connectivity, and safety. One key aspect that has taken the center stage over the past few years is the safety of the drivers and passengers.Automakers are currently seeking to ensure the safety of the drivers and passengers with the use of advanced safety features.The rising emphasis on safety in the automotive industry is the result of regulatory push across the globe and increasing awareness among buyers. Airbag systems are considered one of the key passive safety features in automobiles. The table below lists the regulatory mandates that enabled the growth of the automotive airbag systems market.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive infotainment OS market for the period 2016-2021. It presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top five vendors in the market that excel in developing automotive infotainment OSs. It discusses major drivers that influence the growth of the global automotive infotainment OS market. It also outlines the challenges faced by vendors and the market at large, as well as key trends that are emerging in the market.

EVs, also known as electric drive vehicles, use one or more electric motors for propulsion. The motors are powered by a battery system that is charged by plugging an external power supply when the vehicle is not moving. When the vehicle is on the road, the battery pack is charged in small amounts through regenerative braking.Therefore, these vehicles are referred to as plug-in EVs (PEVs). These vehicles

include all EVs, hybrid EVs (HEVs), and plug-in HEVs (PHEVs).HEVs are EVs that have an internal combustion (IC) engine along with an electric motor. The IC engine generates electricity, which is used to charge the batteries that power the electric motor. Further, regenerative braking generates smaller amounts for electricity that is also conserved in the batteries.

Haptics is a form of communication that involves touch. In haptic technology, the system or machine interfaces with the user through touch. Today, haptic technology has a wide area of application, for instance, the technology is very popular and widely accepted in the consumer electronics industry. This technology can be found in almost all smartphones and tablets available in the market today. The applications of this technology are also increasing in the gaming controls, healthcare, and automotive sectors.While driving,distractions like other vehicles, pedestrians, traffic lights, cell phones,and in-vehicle entertainment systems can cause serious issues. In an attempt to eliminate or minimize driver distractions, government authorities around the world have strict regulations in place, which require the use of safety systems in a vehicle. These include a gamut of safety and security systems installed in a vehicle, which are used to alert the driver in case of the detection of any unwarranted action. For instance, lane departure warning system can include both visual as well as auditory warnings.However, the auditory, visual, and driving senses may already be preoccupied due to several unaccounted factors, which may then result in accidents. Thus, the warning systems should use another mode of communication to alert the driver. This is where haptic technology comes into the picture.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive external airbags market for the period 2017-2021. To calculate the size of the market, we have considered a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches, wherein our in-house databases have been used to arrive at the global automotive external airbags market.