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If the plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are the new black in the automotive industry, then smartwatches are its equivalent in gizmo-land. Therefore, big carmakers that also have eco-conscious models in their line-up have all the reasons to come up with new apps now and then.
The one in question was developed by Ford engineers and allows users who drive the company’s battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles to check their battery charge level, determine driving range before a trip and locate where their car is parked.
The MyFord Mobile application for smartwatches was unveiled the other day and has specific applications such as unlocking the doors and get a driving score from their last trip.
“The app gives drivers the ability to check quickly important data like available range before leaving on a journey – without having to access the mobile application on their smartphone,” said David Hatton, Ford manager, Connected Vehicles and Services. “The app can also notify users when their car is fully charged, helping a driver be courteous to other electric vehicle owners so they can free up the charging spot or avoid fees applied at some charging stations when you overrun your time after the charge is complete.”
To make it as user-friendly as possible, they’ve used rounded gauges to match the look of round watch faces like that of the new Moto 360. Moreover, with the Apple Watch, the user can access the glance feature just to swipe up on the watch interface and quickly launch the app. Here’s the entire list of characteristics:
• Range and charge status for battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
• Capability to initiate preconditioning of vehicle cabin remotely
• Locking/unlocking capability
• Vehicle mileage summary
• Last trip summary includes personal driving score, percentage of electric vehicle miles
• Vehicle location provides walking or driving directions back to your parked car
The MyFord Mobile application for smartwatches was unveiled the other day and has specific applications such as unlocking the doors and get a driving score from their last trip.
“The app gives drivers the ability to check quickly important data like available range before leaving on a journey – without having to access the mobile application on their smartphone,” said David Hatton, Ford manager, Connected Vehicles and Services. “The app can also notify users when their car is fully charged, helping a driver be courteous to other electric vehicle owners so they can free up the charging spot or avoid fees applied at some charging stations when you overrun your time after the charge is complete.”
To make it as user-friendly as possible, they’ve used rounded gauges to match the look of round watch faces like that of the new Moto 360. Moreover, with the Apple Watch, the user can access the glance feature just to swipe up on the watch interface and quickly launch the app. Here’s the entire list of characteristics:
• Range and charge status for battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
• Capability to initiate preconditioning of vehicle cabin remotely
• Locking/unlocking capability
• Vehicle mileage summary
• Last trip summary includes personal driving score, percentage of electric vehicle miles
• Vehicle location provides walking or driving directions back to your parked car
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