Your smartphone will replace your car keys

Whenever I head out the door, I try to remember my keys, my wallet, and my cell. Apple is already working on shrinking that list to two items, and automaker Hyundai might be able to get it to one.

Wired has the details from Hyundai:

Hyundai outfitted its i30 compact hatch (aka the Elantra in the States) with NFC technology in its “Connectivity Concept” recently shown at its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The idea is simple: Nix the key fob and let your smartphone handle it all.

According to the Korean automaker, the driver can swipe their phone across an embedded NFC chip to unlock the car, and once inside, the place the phone in the center console, allowing the car to start, while an inductive charging plate keeps the juice flowing without needing to plug in.

So…just really, really try not to forget your phone.

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