AUTOMOTIVE
Innovative solutions to keep
vehicles moving forward
More than transportation to us
We’re always
thinking about
what comes next.
Few industrial categories are as central to our lives as
the automobile. And even fewer create such an emotional
connection. Cars represent freedom, serve as an extension
of our identities and provide us with a unique, highly
personalized space.
It’s that affinity for our vehicles that guides Panasonic’s
groundbreaking work with OEM manufacturers and partners.
Like you, we want to create solutions that enhance people’s
lives in ways they can see, feel and touch, mile after mile.
Vehicles of tomorrow,
rolling out today
With our breadth of innovation, we’re continually finding
ways to improve safety, energy efficiency and the driver
experience. Ready to see how we can help you prepare for
shifting consumer trends and needs? Let’s explore.
• Cutting-edge infotainment systems are providing nextgeneration utility and content for drivers
• Smart mobility solutions are enabling vehicles and
infrastructure to share real-time data, avoiding accidents
and delays
• Our leadership in battery technology is helping EVs go
cleaner and greener – faster
• Head up display technology is revolutionizing the
experience behind the wheel, increasing driver safety
• Partnerships with major OEMs and specialty audio brands
are yielding new infotainment options
GM, Ford, FCA, Toyota, Honda,
Nissan, VW and many other
auto makers customize the
passenger experience with
Panasonic innovations.
Infotainment Systems
Creating the car of the future
▪▪Navigation
▪▪Telematics
▪▪Entertainment
▪▪Display audio and premium sound
Where do we see cars headed? Look no further than the
Chrysler Portal, a concept car we developed with FCA that
pushes the limits of customization and personalization. It’s a
whole new user experience. With facial and voice recognition
that automatically tailors displays and options for each
passenger. Personalized audio zones that let everyone play
their own music, without headphones. And 3-D graphics to
Comfort and Safety
keep drivers highly informed.
Forward-thinking infotainment
As consumers come to expect more and more in-car
connectivity and infotainment functionality, major OEMs are
turning to Panasonic for strategic hardware and software
solutions. For its Sync® 3 system, for example, Ford teamed
with us to create a faster, more intuitive solution for more
than 20 vehicle programs globally. Everything drivers want
is right at their fingertips. Or, better still, accessible by
voice. Including mobile app control, hands-free calling, text
message support, climate control and much more.
A passion for audio
▪▪Lighting
▪▪Mirrors
▪▪Seat heaters
▪▪nanoe®
When your customers listen to music in the car, do they
feel like they’re in the studio with their favorite musician, or
taking in the raw emotion of a live performance?
With the ELS Studio Premium Audio solution in Acura
vehicles and the Fender Premium Audio solution in
Volkswagens, we’re delivering those types of listening
experiences through specially tuned amps and speakers.
These are just two of the proprietary systems we’ve built
with industry partners that help capture the essence of their
automotive brand.
More entertaining road trips
At Panasonic, we’re making the road infinitely more enjoyable
for the whole family with solutions such as our rear-seat
entertainment systems. For the first time, passengers can
experience picture and sound quality that match home
theater systems.
eCockpit
▪▪Head Up displays
▪▪Cluster
▪▪Switches
Energy
▪▪EV/HEV battery systems
▪▪On-board chargers
Smart Mobility
▪▪Infrastructure and traffic management
Comfort, safety and energy efficiency
A healthier ride
Driver assistance that sees more
Powering electric and hybrid cars
From warmer seats to brighter lights, we’re focused on
In addition to a full range of cameras, sensors, mirrors and
Advanced Panasonic technology is the driving force behind
enhancing comfort. That even extends to the air we breathe.
other driver assistance systems, we’re actively developing
the most environmentally friendly vehicles on the road today.
Leveraging solutions from our wide depth of consumer
technologies for a safer, next-generation driver experience.
Out in Nevada at the Gigafactory, we’re extending our eco
product expertise, we’ve introduced a technology called
These include intelligent systems that can tell different objects
leadership by partnering with Tesla to mass-produce lithium-
nanoe®, which penetrates deep into every corner of the
apart, identify moving or partially obscured objects, and
ion battery cells for energy storage products and Tesla’s
car cabin to inactivate viruses and bacteria. nanoe uses
recognize pedestrians, even in poor visibility conditions.
Model 3 vehicle. The venture will change the face of the entire
electrified water particles, creating a healthier environment
without chemicals or unpleasant odors.
industry, doubling the world’s lithium-ion battery capacity.
Smarter cars need smarter roads
Keeping heads up for safety
Along I-70 in Colorado, we’re rolling out an integrated
software platform in partnership with the state Department
Formula E: race-to-road
development
At Panasonic, we’re using our extensive experience in optics
of Transportation. Embedded, connected roadway sensors
and image processing to tackle driver distraction head on.
have the potential to quadruple road capacity and greatly
As the world’s first all-electric motorsport series, Formula
To keep eyes focused on the road, our compact Head Up
reduce accidents along this challenging corridor. An
displays project information where drivers can see it better
innovative Panasonic onboard infotainment and vehicle-
– right on the windshield. Working closely with auto makers,
to-vehicle communication protocol allows cars to share
we can customize exactly how information gets displayed
information with each other and with roadway infrastructure.
and organized.
E was created to shorten development cycles for electric
road cars, reduce emissions and improve e-mobility. Working
closely with Jaguar, we’re using this strategic alliance as a
demanding testbed to assess and enhance each other’s latest
innovations for electric cars.
Panasonic:
Automotive innovations that really add up
#1 GLOBAL
PROVIDER
RANKED IN
TOP 3
of batteries for electric vehicles
of auto infotainment providers globally
5,810 PANASONIC
AUTOMOTIVE EMPLOYEES
with 80% focused on software development
= 70 employees
80% FEWER ACCIDENTS
projected to happen thanks to intelligent highways,
per a Colorado DOT study
Technologies that move us
toward a better life and world
At Panasonic, we anticipate the future, innovate continuously and
integrate disruptive technologies into breakthrough solutions for
our customers. Our goal? Create technologies that move us toward
a better life and a better world. We provide integrated solutions in
these four areas:
A Connected World that meets today’s information, connectivity and
transportation needs
Immersive Entertainment that turns live events into unforgettable,
personalized experiences
Sustainable Energy that advances eco technologies and
transforms industries
Automated Supply Chain solutions that bring intelligence and
insight to how products are made, shipped and sold
Learn how Panasonic can
help move your automotive
business forward.
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