Case Studies
DragonFire in Evolectric's Isuzu Retrofit Trucks
Quick Integration. Real Impact.
When Evolectric needed to retrofit an Isuzu commercial truck with our DragonFire digital cluster, they were amazed at how swiftly it came together. In their own words:
“Seeing our retrofitted truck come to life with a responsive, connected digital cluster in such a short time really underscores how well this solution fits our goals.” — Bill Beverly, Co‑CEO and CTO of Evolectric
That rapid deployment underscores not just our plug‑and‑play platform, but our commitment to delivering production-grade, software-defined vehicle experiences on timelines that align with fleet and OEM schedules.
Case Study: SmartSafe
SmartSafe developed a patented, hardware-based solution to reduce phone-related driver distraction, addressing one of the most persistent safety challenges in modern vehicles. While the concept proved compelling, SmartSafe needed support to move from invention to a production-ready product that could meet OEM and Tier 1 expectations and scale into real automotive programs.
SmartSafe selected Ottawa Infotainment (OI) to help commercialize the technology through a turn-key approach that combined industrial design refinement, embedded hardware and software architecture, and automotive system integration. As Tim Cook, Design Director at SmartSafe, noted: “We needed a partner who understood not only the mechanics of our invention, but the purpose behind it. Ottawa Infotainment immediately grasped the nuances of the concept and how it must feel, behave, and integrate inside a real vehicle. Their engineering instincts and product development depth made them the natural choice as we move toward commercialization.”
Together, SmartSafe and OI transformed the patented concept into a production-intent safety system designed for real-world deployment. Inventor Tarkan Bastiyali created SmartSafe after witnessing the prevalence of distracted driving, and with OI’s support, the solution is now positioned to meaningfully reduce distraction by addressing the problem at its source through thoughtful, automotive-grade design.