Volvo to Introduce Keyless Cars, Smartphones to Unlock and Start Cars

Already,
drivers of cars with engine-start push buttons require nothing more
than a Bluetooth key fob – no actual key is required. Volvo, however, is
taking things a step farther.
Soon, some Volvo drivers will need nothing more than their smartphone to use their car.
The new Volvo app reportedly allows
drivers to do all the same things as a traditional key, such as
unlocking the doors and starting the engine. In fact, drivers don't even
need to operate their smartphone to unlock their car, as the distinct
Bluetooth signal from their phone will do so automatically as they
approach the vehicle.Additionally, one phone can contain
"digital keys" to multiple Volvos. This means that one person could
access numerous cars in a fleet, for instance, or they could more easily
pick up a rental Volvo to which they had already been sent a key – that
digital key would expire after the rental period was over.
As is already the case with
various electronic bike locks, users could also lend their car to other
people, by sending them digital keys. Those keys can be designated for a
single use or for use only at given times, if required.
However, there would be availability of physical keys in case the digital technology disappoints
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