The LTE Connected Car concept offers a comprehensive menu of future-generation features that can be sampled in the vehicle including the following entertainment, infotainment, security and driving-related services:
Video on demand – an endless catalog of video content, including movies, recorded TV programs and user-generated content. New content can also be easily rented or purchased in-car for media playback there or paused and finished at home.
Gaming – multi-player games played within the vehicle, in other cars or with players anywhere in the world.
Audio Library – no longer bound to just CDs, the radio or portable music players - an endless music catalog is accessible from the cloud.
Home control – direct connection from the concept car to home automation and security systems to manage climate control systems, lighting, etc. or monitor home or business IP security cameras with streaming video feeds.
Enhanced communications services – calls and messaging services with a hands-free experience and access to social networks available to anyone in the car.
eCommerce – Web browsing and access to one of the concept’s many apps to buy right from the car.
Wi-Fi hotspot –in-car Wi-Fi network for full utilization of all Wi-Fi enabled in-car devices and connectivity to the cloud via LTE.
Advanced Navigation - the convenience of immediate, real-time GPS updates with point-of-interest overlay and integrated location-based services.
Enhanced safety, convenience and security – always-on LTE connectivity for real-time traffic, weather and road condition alerts to help improve driver safety in addition to the convenience of proactive vehicle health monitoring including maintenance scheduling, security monitoring and theft protection.
Road and vehicle monitoring - The concept vehicle becomes the sensor; a single platform for the collection and interactivity of vehicle status, location and road conditions that can be shared with other drivers.
For more information on these features, videos on the LTE Connected Car prototype and an interactive demonstration of the experience visit http://www.ngconnect.org/lteconnectedcar.
ABC News sent EV World an advisory email today alerting us to their "Runaway Toyotas" investigation alleging that a whole series of company products from Avalons to Priuses could suddenly accelerate, endangering vehicle occupants. While Toyota contends, and as Bob Dal, Senior VP for Toyota Motor Sales, explains that the problem stems from loose or inappropriate driver side floor mats, drivers who experienced the problem disagree.
In its upcoming ABC Nightline report, the network quotes Elizabeth James, who asserts, ""I'm absolutely certain that in my situation, it was not the floor mats. I kept going faster and faster. And all of a sudden my foot was pressing on the brake super, super hard and I wasn't slowing down."
While ABC News claims Toyota has refused to talk to it, the carmaker did post the above video on its website and on YouTube, stressing that federal government safety engineers have tested the system six times and found that it could not duplicate the problem concerned motorists say they are experiencing.
Toyota advises that owners who are concerned about the potential of a stuck throttle should remove the driver side floor mat.
Sponsored by Volkswagen, TheFunTheory.com explores ways to get people to recycle bottles, use public trash containers, and in this video use the stairs instead of the escalator. These are cool ideas that we hope see wider use and even more creative applications. Vehlen dank, Volkswagen.
The organizers of the 24th Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS24), held in May of this year have just posted a commemorative video, highlighting the event. You can view it here.
Featured are scenes from the exhibition, visiting dignitaries including Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, a trip up a fjord, and scenes around Stavanger, site of the conference.
Thanks to Harald N. Røstvik, the chairman of the EVS 24 International Steering Committee.
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After Katrina, New Orleans is Going green
Among green programs, urban organic farming has gained momentum and new bicycle lanes are being planned for the city. -- Associated Press
White Roofs = 600 Million Less Cars
Use of white roofing materials increases buildings reflectivity similar to role of polar ice caps. -- Climate Progress
