Sunday, November 8, 2009

Hot Spot Hot Rod: The Internet Invades The Automobile

MPG OR MBPS?: Car companies are going to win customers in the future based on the networked services they offer drivers and passengers and how well these services are delivered, in addition to offering vehicles powered by a number of alternatives (fuel, battery or both). © NG CONNECT PROGRAM

From Scientific American:

A group of companies led by Alcatel-Lucent demonstrate the power of next-generation wireless broadband technologies by rolling out a Prius with 4G connectivity.

With U.S. commuters spending an estimated 500 million hours per week in their vehicles, carmakers, software companies and content providers are trying to figure out how to take advantage of new high-speed wireless network technologies to help drivers have better Internet access during this often idle time.

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