Globalstar Inc. created a newly formed division, called Globalstar Automotive, to support future connected and autonomous vehicles and intelligent transport.
Globalstar seeks to leverage its network to help carmakers comply with the latest safety regulations, deliver over-the-air software updates, increase location accuracy and improve reliability for autonomous vehicle operation, according to a March 12 news release.
Also, the company tapped Greg Ewert to head its automotive initiatives. Ewert also serves on the Connected Vehicle Trade Association board.
Globalstar is a provider of mobile satellite voice and data services.
