Alcatel Lucent launches connected concept cars.

• The car looks like any other Toyota Prius until you enter in the vehicle and sit behind the wheels.
• The car is termed as the Long Term Evolution Connected car. The car is fitted with 4 video screens viz one fitted on the dash board, the second one above the glove compartment and the remaining two on the back of the head rests enabling the passengers to access any information while travelling.
• The passengers except the driver can watch TV shows programmed on their home DVRs, play video games with friends through the internet, switch on lights and air conditioners before they reach their homes. The driver can access information about traffic jams ahead and information as regards maintenance and repairs.
• The connected concpt car was show cased to the public in Newyork yesterday highlighting the available benefits. Accorking to Alcatel-Lucent, the first car using this technology will be available in the market three years from now.

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