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What if your bike could explain its health problems to you or generate a data chart on its real-time fuel consumption?
The idea may sound a tad far-fetched but it could become a reality in the next 1-2 years.
German auto component manufacturer Bosch is talking to a few two-wheeler manufacturers to market this smart phone-based technology, which it believes will become the future of biking in India.
Using smartphones, riders can read and save information on things such as fuel consumption, speed, and distance traveled. This makes it possible for motorcyclists to analyse their trips after they have returned home.
Further, vehicle data received on the smartphone tells riders when to take their vehicles to the workshop. They can also make repairs themselves thanks to the precise data they receive.
Moreover, the new technology can help provide a far greater degree of anti-theft protection. The fuel-injection system, and thus the engine, can be activated using the rider’s own smartphone. Two-wheelers can thus be personalised and provide additional protection against theft.
Sandeep N, regional president (Gasoline Systems), Bosch said, "We have been working on this technology for two years. We want to bring this at a very attractive price point. We can see a version of it debuting in the market in 1-2 years. Consumers can design their own application as well as do their own diagnostics. We are engaging a lot with OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and the end consumer."