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Japan Display Bets on Dashboard Flash for Drivers

Japanese screen maker forecasts 40% growth in automotive sales
Shift to electric vehicles to make displays key selling point

A Japan Display prototype.
Source: Japan Display

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By Pavel Alpeyev and Yuki Furukawa

July 4, 2018 at 6:44 AM UTC

Updated on

July 5, 2018 at 3:46 AM UTC

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Fully digital screens are replacing speedometers and dials in vehicles, making industry leader Japan Display Inc. optimistic about boosting sales to global carmakers.

While most new models usually have a center information panel for maps, entertainment and other functions, manufacturers are also increasingly replacing the dashboard facing the driver with a flat screen. Look inside the latest BMW or Mercedes-Benz, chances are Japan Display made the panel.