R3 Series EV Comes With Samsung Galaxy Tablet

The newly launched R3 Series prototype hybrid electric consumer vehicles keep getting enhanced by its maker, T3 Motion. The latest feature incorporated in the vehicle is a Samsung Galaxy Tab that goes into the sleek dashboard design. This will enable the user to access on-board vehicle diagnostics, GPS navigation, live traffic information, email access and other Android applications.

In fact, the R3 Series dashboard design allows the Samsung Galaxy Tab to function as the mobile media system inside the vehicle, and becomes a portable tablet once the rider exits the vehicle.

The tablet will become the central information hub in the vehicle for everything from travel planning and GPS to audio, video and games.

“T3 Motion is concerned for the safety of the driver while using this device and will continue to explore ways to make the mobile media system as safe as possible while in driving mode,” a company statement reads. “The Samsung Galaxy Tab is known for its broad range of networking and browsing capabilities with 3G connectivity, crisp TFT-LCD display, and access to the tens of thousands of “apps” available on the Android Market.”

T3 Motion's R3 Series--previously known as the GT3-- is a two-passenger vehicle that can reach a top speed of 70-120 mph (113-193 km/h).

"The size and capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Tab are perfect for the R3 Series--a forward-thinking tablet for a forward-thinking car," said Ki Nam, T3 Motion CEO. "Effective communication is a necessity for the modern driver, and by incorporating the multi-functioning Samsung Galaxy into our design we are fulfilling the broad technological requirements for on-the-go customers."