NVIDIA announced today at Singapore that its NVIDIA Tegra
mobile processor will power the new Honda Connect in-car audio and information
system by 2015! Isn’t this cool eh? Also it is the world's first embedded
Android infotainment system powered by NVIDIA Tegra.
Honda Civic, Civic Tourer and CR-V, which will be launched
in Europe next year. By integrating the Tegra automotive-grade processor, Honda
becomes the 19th global automaker to utilize NVIDIA technology for in-vehicle infotainment
applications. The announcement coincided with the first glimpse of these Honda
models at the 2014 Mondial de l’Automobile (Paris Auto Show).
“Honda is bringing NVIDIA’s advanced mobile technology to an
important new segment of vehicles,” said Rob Csongor, vice president and
general manager for Automotive at NVIDIA.
“Inside these Honda models, the NVIDIA Tegra solution leverages
Android to deliver an open, flexible infotainment platform. One that bridges
the world of smartphone apps and the requirements of the automotive industry
but, most importantly, does so in a way that makes driving safer.”
NVIDIA and Honda worked together to integrate Android 4.0.4
as the embedded operating system in the 2015 Honda Civic, Civic Tourer and
CR-V. NVIDIA brings its extensive experience working with Android in gaming,
tablet and TV platforms to automotive applications.
Leveraging the powerful, yet energy-efficient automotive-grade
NVIDIA Tegra processor, the Honda Connect infotainment system is easy and
intuitive to use. Its fast response to touchscreen gestures like pinch, zoom
and swipe provides consumers the same experience that they expect on their
smartphones and tablets.
Featuring rich, vibrant graphics and the ability to
customize screens, Honda Connect delivers a personal experience to whoever is
behind the wheel. The Tegra-powered system drives a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen
display for satellite navigation, AM/FM/DAB, rearview camera and vehicle
information. Access to the Honda App Center enables compatible apps for use on
the touchscreen, such as Aha Radio.
There are currently over 6 million cars with NVIDIA
processors on the road today. Another 25 million NVIDIA processors are expected
to be integrated into vehicles over the next 5 years.
