New Delhi: Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group has launched a first-of-its-kind "internet-connected car" in collaboration China’s largest car manufacturer, SAIC Motor Corp.
The YunOS-enabled car named "OS’Car RX5" where “YunOS for cars” is a smart operating system from Alibaba Group which is made for the automotive industry.
The car is currently available at Yuan 99,800-Yuan 186,800 (Rs 10,07,240 to Rs 18,85,295 approx.).
The car has advanced fuel technology, more powerful accelerator, lower oil consumption and have a shorter braking distance.
With cloud-based data, YunOS provides OS’Car RX5 drivers with a series of innovative features like an intelligent map.
The car is able to take direct commands through smart voice control, creating a more natural and safer driving environment. Audio is the primary mode for controlling the system.
Equipped with up to four detachable action cameras, it enables video recordings of the journey and 360-degree in-car selfies.
The selfies can be shared instantly with friends via the connected smartphone.
As the first car with an “Internet ID”, the car can recognise the driver through connected smartphones or smartwatches. It also enables personalised internet services such as greetings, preferred music and destinations.
“YunOS will make cars an even more indispensable part of human life in the future society. Today marks the dawn of that new era. We feel proud and privileged to be playing a part in driving that change,” said Jack Ma, Executive Chairman, Alibaba Group.
OS'Car RX5 uses an open platform for different smart hardware and services which will enable the introduction of additional premium and creative driving experiences for users.
(With IANS Inputs)
