Smartphone Power, Network Limits Hinder Advance of Keyless Cars, SA Reports

The need for an active and charged mobile device and a reliable mobile connection are “fundamental disadvantages” to keyless cars even as industry stakeholders are under pressure to validate the concept, reported Strategy Analytics Tuesday. Consumer demand is light for keyless technology and obstacles will limit broader acceptance, said analyst Derek Viita. OEMs working on future model lines targeted to younger, tech-savvy consumers should explore the technology, said analyst Chris Schreiner, with “caution among wider portfolios for the near term.”