polar Star continues to improve his Polestar 2 through a series of OTA updates which introduce new features for the infotainment system and beyond. After all, modern cars are becoming more complex and car manufacturers are investing heavily in software development. In recent days, Polestar has released a new OTA update for its electric sedan that introduces several new features.
In particular, this P2.9 software updates designed for all Polestar 2 in circulation. The introduced innovations will be immediately available, however, on new production vehicles. The first novelty concernsintroduction of embedded YouTube app (not available in China and South Korea).
Thus, users will be able to use the YouTube app to start streaming their video content through the infotainment screen. For security reasons, videos can only be viewed in a parked car. The second novelty concerns Improvements to the Range Assistant App from Polestar, which allows drivers to track energy consumption over the previous 20, 40 or 100 km, with real-time information that allows them to change their driving style to improve driving efficiency.
The automaker has developed a new algorithm for evaluating the range shown by the application, which is able to take into account environmental changes and other factors that affect efficiency. Finally, there are also new features for Apple CarPlay, including the integration of additional phone information and media on the home screen, call control with steering wheel buttons and call view, and Apple Maps on the driver display (the one at the back). wheel). Thomas IngenlathCEO of Polestar, commented on the innovations introduced in this update:
We know how excited our customers are for over-the-air updates, and I’m sure they’ll be well received with new features and improvements worth mentioning. YouTube is great for entertainment while you’re charging, and our updated Range Assistant app offers more accurate predictions and supports a better driving style. The addition of Apple Maps to the driver display is one of the many major updates to Apple CarPlay in the Polestar 2.
Source: HD Motori
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