Trackting Technology, the company most known for its automobile tracking software, partnered up with 'OLI,' an e-bike systems manufacturer, to create an open-source platform for the industry. This platform enables the monitoring of e-bike drive systems, such as the motor and battery, and allows for mobile devices to be connected for the purpose of reading and processing these points of data.
OLI and Trackting stated that the platform would be open-source and applicable to all third-party e-bike manufacturers. This means companies, and individuals, can alter the platform to meet their respective needs, simultaneously integrating first-party value-adds from other manufacturers with user-side features, such as different GPS applications. One additional application of the Trackting x OLI open-source platform is that it enables e-bike manufacturers to remotely roll out updates to all users, allowing for quality-of-life improvements whenever needed.
Open-Source E-Bike Platforms
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Trend Themes
1. Open-source E-bike Platforms - The development of open-source platforms for e-bikes presents opportunities for third-party manufacturers to customize and integrate features while also bringing quality-of-life updates to users.
2. Remote Updates for E-bikes - E-bike manufacturers can remotely roll out updates to improve the user experience, creating an opportunity for businesses to offer remote maintenance and update services.
3. Connected E-bike Technology - The integration of mobile devices allows for the monitoring of e-bike systems, presenting an opportunity for businesses to develop apps and technologies for remote bike monitoring and management.
Industry Implications
1. E-bike Manufacturing - E-bike manufacturers can leverage the open-source platform to integrate new features and technology into their bikes and also remotely update their products for improved user experience.
2. Software and App Development - Developers can create software and apps that connect with the open-source e-bike platform and offer remote monitoring and management solutions for e-bike users and manufacturers.
3. Remote Maintenance Services - Businesses can offer remote maintenance and update services for e-bikes, taking advantage of the new technology to create new services for e-bike users.