VW, Google Joint Venture

The idea is to provide more than just a 2D road map:

Volkswagen's American unit said it was working on a prototype vehicle featuring Google Inc.'s satellite mapping software to give drivers a bird's-eye view of the road ahead.

The companies are working with graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp. to build an in-car navigation map system and a three-dimensional display so passengers can recognize where they are in relation to the surrounding topography

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