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| Electric Concept Car- Audi Urban |
One of the more surprising aspects of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the number of automobiles that are on display. A car is a machine, that needs oil and fuel, and drives in the snow and rain. Cars are not like computers or TVs right? Well, actually it is all of the above. Just ask the thankful parents that never hear "Are we there yet?" from their children happily viewing their favorite programs on seat mounted TVs in the back seat. The amount of technology and programing that goes in to modern vehicles is staggering and extremely complex. They truly are computers on wheels. And in fact unveiling new technologies within an automobile is a great way to garner attention at the CES.
There are a few trends in cars right now. Voice recognition and activation, and heads up displays are going to be a part the driving experience in the years to come. These will allow you to make phone calls, listen and reply to emails and texts, and see all functionality of the vehicle all while keeping your eyes on the road. There are various services and devices that will allow you to do this currently, but these advancements are begining to be baked into new models and concept vehicles, so in the future they will most likely come standard.
