Beyond technology, serviceshttp://e-services.over-blog.com/2005-04-23T11:13:10Zover-blog.com Atom 1.0 Generatorhttp://accel6.fdata.over-blog.com/99/00/00/01/img/avatar.pngAre your pockets full with gizmos like cell phones, PDAs, GPS. Do you spend way too much time online? Do you check the weather on your cell phone rather than thru your window?
This blog is for you?http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-491154.htmlCitroen-based e-car prototype by Dotmobil2007-11-19T13:38:09Z2005-06-21T00:00:00Z<img src="http://idata.over-blog.com/0/05/46/34/moovan.jpg" />French start-up company Dotmobil gathered in this Citroen C3 Pluriel what may become standard features in a few years from now:
- 3G connection, for off-board navigation and infotainment download
- DVD player and Bluetooth phone kit
- Hardware connectivity (USB ports, SD card slot)
This is all brought through a<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-491154.htmlhttp://e-services.over-blog.com/article-415727.htmlInternational Truck & Engine to factory-fit electronic anti-theft & tracking system2007-11-19T13:38:09Z2005-06-01T00:00:00Z<img src="http://idata.over-blog.com/0/05/46/34/international-logo.gif" />
International Truck & Engine Corp is the first commercial truck manufacturer to offer factory-installed electronic theft-deterrent and tracking systems for medium and heavy trucks.
The International® AwareTM Vehicle Intelligence system, which tracks trucks anywhere in the country,<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-415727.htmlhttp://e-services.over-blog.com/article-318062.htmlPollen Alert Service by Vodafone2007-11-19T13:38:08Z2005-05-02T00:00:00Z<img src="http://idata.over-blog.com/0/05/46/34/vodafone.jpg" />
Vodafone Germany now offers help for allergy sufferers - up-to-date pollen alert forecasts to enable users to avoid high-risk areas or take the appropriate medication. Vodafones Lorano Polleninfo service, which is available on the Vodafone live! website or by SMS text<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-318062.htmlhttp://e-services.over-blog.com/article-307231.htmlWatch TV in your taxi!2007-11-19T13:38:07Z2005-04-28T00:00:00Z<img src="http://idata.over-blog.com/0/05/46/34/taxi-china-tv.jpg" />
In-cab TV in Asia and the UK:
With over 66,000 taxis in Beijing and another 42,000 in Shanghai, Capad[TV] is taking advantage of a captive audience in the backseat of Chinas cabs. With an exclusive ten-year contract securing it the right to<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-307231.htmlhttp://e-services.over-blog.com/article-303018.htmlSatellite TV in your Cadillac SUV2007-11-19T13:38:08Z2005-04-27T00:00:00Z<img src="http://idata.over-blog.com/0/05/46/34/scheme-directv.jpg" />Cadillac is to offer KVH TracVision A5 and DIRECTV service on its Escalade SUVs, making it the first automotive brand to offer live satellite TV as an accessory option through authorised dealers throughout the United States. (4/22/2005)
Market figures:
1/3 of SUVs and<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-303018.htmlhttp://e-services.over-blog.com/article-303032.htmlToyota's G-Book Alpha competes with GM's OnStar2007-11-19T13:38:09Z2005-04-27T00:00:00Z<img src="http://idata.over-blog.com/0/05/46/34/gbook.jpg" />
Toyota Motor Corps new satellite-based communications system not only enhances safety applications and delivers real-time information on traffic and road conditions, it also allows occupants to download audio, video and games.
G-Book<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-303032.htmlhttp://e-services.over-blog.com/article-303003.htmlUK ambulances GPS-tracked2007-11-19T13:38:09Z2005-04-27T00:00:00Z
NHS hospitals are using mobile tracking to ensure real-time visibility of ambulances out on call. The result is smarter deployment of vehicles, more accurate co-ordination and the ability to calculate patients ETA to the minute.
Medi Logistics, which provides Royal Berkshire,<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-303003.htmlhttp://e-services.over-blog.com/article-297462.htmlHub Toyota2007-11-19T13:38:08Z2005-04-25T00:00:00Z<img src="http://idata.over-blog.com/0/05/46/34/hub-toyotaa.jpg" />The French branch of Toyota launched a new service, the "Toyota Hub".
Toyota supplies its customer with a GPRS smartphone (Qtek 2020 or 9090) that works as a communication media:
GPS off-board navigation
Toyota related information (closest dealership, Formula One news, new<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-297462.htmlhttp://e-services.over-blog.com/article-298124.htmlNavidrive services : Citroën Emergency service, Citroën Local Assistance, Citroën On Line2007-11-19T13:38:08Z2005-04-25T00:00:00Z
Citroen offers a GPS/GSM system that can help the driver in case of emergency (e-call) or breakdown (b-call).Excerpts from the Citroen website.
NaviDrive
The new generation NaviDrive system is available on the Citroën C8, C5, C3 and C2 (depending on the<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-298124.htmlhttp://e-services.over-blog.com/article-291849.htmlRenault's new GPS system released2007-11-19T13:38:09Z2005-04-23T00:00:00Z<img src="http://idata.over-blog.com/0/05/46/34/carminat.jpg" />Available on the new Laguna and Vel Satis.- 22 european countries on 1 DVD- Voice command- Bluetooth phone kit- Traffic information and live re-routing (TMC)
Excerpts from the Renault website:
Discover the integral hands-free telephone control
The integral hands-free telephone control allows you to<a href="http://e-services.over-blog.com/article-291849.html