Most cars receive all the updates before its sale to a customer. What if there is a new update that the car will enjoy? That is what an Over-the-Air update is all about. The Ford Mustang Mach-E is the latest recipient of this technology.
With Over-the-Air updates, The Ford Mustang Mach-E will continue to be inside the curve. Owners of this electric car will not feel left out because of this technology. Ford applied this approach as an insurance measure for consumers. After all, the latest technology is what makes a car tick.
Even though people refer to Tesla for the OTA technology, Ford also applied it to its cars. Through this technology, cars can receive performance and software updates. It can also add things that would pique the consumer’s interests. Things like a sing-along or karaoke function in the car can make traveling more enjoyable.
The perks of an Over-the-Air technology
When a car leaves the dealership, most upgrades end there. It is why a majority of people wait for the installation of all available upgrades in a car. They then buy the car when they believe that the car has everything already. But, some upgrades still come after that time. Consumers couldn’t get those upgrades anymore, so they feel cheated.
With OTA technology, the consumers are still within the loop even after the car leaves the shop. After all, one would never know when an idea comes to an engineer’s mind. That idea can blossom into a full-fledged update that can improve a car’s functionality. Ford wanted its customers to buy cars without waiting for upgrades to come. They can buy the car now then update later on.
A seamless update
Ford even went out of its way to make the updates as smooth as possible. Owners of the Ford Mustang Mach-E wouldn’t even know that an update is ongoing. That way, they can go about their daily lives without a manual update of the car’s software.
To do this, car owners can set a specific time for the updates to happen. These updates take less than two minutes to complete. Some updates will begin by itself when the owner starts the car’s engine. Automation, That best describes what Ford aims to have in its vehicles. Over-the-Air technology embodies this trait and makes the owners’ lives easier.
As with other updates, the owner receives a notification when the update completes. It will describe what the update is for and the changes it brought along with it.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a gem to behold. With electric power, it saves the environment from pollution. With Over-the-Air updates, it will continue to serve its owners for a long time.
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