Continental introduced a new concept "Emotional Cockpit" that integrates E Ink’s advanced Prism ePaper display technology into the dashboard of a car. The idea is to not only to enhance the visual appeal of the vehicle’s interior but also to offer "endless possibilities for personalization through customizable patterns, colors, and designs".
The E Ink Prism display can also provide real-time driving information, such as remaining battery range, seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality. The first version of the Emotional Cockpit is monochrome, but next-generation iterations will add color ePaper support.
Continental is also showing a prototype vehicle—called the “Intelligent Vehicle Experience Demo Car”—featuring an E Ink display mounted on the outside of the B-pillar. This external display can be customized with personalized content, such as the vehicle’s current charge level, providing valuable information to drivers before they even enter the vehicle. For electric vehicle owners, this feature eliminates the need to unlock the car to check the battery status, offering enhanced convenience during both charging and pre-journey planning.
