Weather for future mobility
Leveraging AI and computational innovations to deliver weather data for smarter mobility solutions
Ventus Technologies provides high-resolution weather data to enhance the accuracy of electric vehicle range estimation, enabling smarter, more reliable mobility. Our advanced weather forecasts also support autonomous driving systems, contributing to increased road safety and future-ready transportation.
Ventus Technologies models wind and predicts how it affects an electric vehicle’s range. In an electric era efficiency is the new currency and this can lead to a smaller ecological footprint for our vehicles, including the Vision EQXX.
Our mission
At Ventus, we are committed to supporting the adoption of innovations in mobility. Our mission is to deliver precise, high-resolution weather data and pioneering solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the automotive industry.
Details matter
Traditional weather forecast data is not suitable for mobility applications. Conventional weather models offer a very coarse resolution, lacking the ability to represent road-adjacent features such as vegetation and terrain. Therefore, high-resolution weather data focused on the specific requirements of mobility applications is essential.
Better range estimation with weather considerations
Extreme temperatures and wind conditions can cause an electric vehicle to consume up to 40% more energy on the same route. This can significantly erode customer confidence in a vehicle’s range estimation system. Incorporating accurate weather forecasts into range estimation systems is paramount to prevent range anxiety.
Improving ADAS safety with weather forecasts
Autonomous driving systems in modern vehicles can only be engaged when their Operational Design Domain (ODD) conditions are met. If these conditions are exceeded, the vehicle must hand over control to the human driver. Accurate weather forecasts can help predict such ODD exits, making autonomous driving systems safer.
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