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For CES 2011
An Nvidia connection is kinda funny since they already have a General Purpose GPU called Tesla.Tesla Motors' Model S to Feature NVIDIA Tegra Processors
Power-Stingy Tegra to Run All-Electric Sedan's Infotainment, Navigation, Instrument-Cluster Systems
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - January 4, 2011) - CES 2011 *-- NVIDIA announced today that NVIDIA® Tegra™ processors will power the infotainment, navigation and instrument-cluster systems in the Tesla Model S, the first sedan built from the ground up as an electric vehicle. Built around the driver, the Model S is the premium sedan, evolved. Its infotainment system features a 17-inch touch-screen center console -- the largest display ever in a car -- providing vivid 3D graphics.
In addition to its unrivaled graphics capability, the Tegra processor provides exceptional energy efficiency, a critically important feature for electric cars. One processor will be used to power the infotainment and navigation systems, and another for the instrument cluster.
The infotainment and navigation systems feature:
The all-digital instrument cluster features:
- 17-inch high resolution display, the largest display ever in a car
- Responsive touchscreen with a fully intuitive user interface
- Connected navigation with live traffic, points of interest and weather
- Touchscreen-based climate-control system
CES 2011 attendees will be able to view the Model S outside the Las Vegas Convention Center in the Central Plaza, booth # CP7.
- Ultra high-resolution, driver-friendly 12.3" LCD display
- Advanced 3D graphics providing data about the vehicle
Visit NVIDIA's booth in South Hall 3, booth # 31431 to learn about how NVIDIA is working with Tesla Motors to bring visual computing to tomorrow's cars.
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Nvidia invades the electric car
Nvidia also announced a partnership with Tesla Motors in which it will provide its Tegra processor for the Tesla Model S. These processors will power the car's 17-inch infotainment display and its video-based instrument cluster.
The Model S, a sedan, is Tesla's next all-electric car, and will succeed the Roadster. Tesla plans to start producing the Model S in 2012.
Nvidia touts the Tegra processor's low energy requirements as a boon to electric cars. In the Model S, it will show 3D maps and detailed graphical information about the car's energy usage and range. At 17 inches, the central LCD will be the largest in use for an automotive infotainment system. The instrument cluster will be a 12.3-inch display...
wow, and here I was wanting to ALSO go to the detroit show just for the S... WOOT!
I wonder how much power that display will use. I know it's probably not much compared to what's needed to move the car but I am still curious as back lighting a display uses a decent amount of power.
I just took the plastic under the car as a sign they are "under construction". Or maybe it's a skid pad.Am I the only one who got a kick out of the "EXIT" sign on a roof-only outdoor tent? :redface: