Drivers of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class will be able to hold meetings via Zoom and Webex.
The motoring giant has showcased its new "Superscreen", which combines multiple screens into a single curved glass panel that covers the entire width of the dashboard.
Using its new technology, Mercedes-Benz is allowing users to access third-party apps, including Zoom and Webex.
Video Conferencing from the Car
The details on deploying Zoom and Webex in the 2024 E-Class are slim at the moment; however, Mercedes-Benz did provide some insight into what users can expect.
For drivers to participate in Webex or Zoom video calls and meetings, the car must be parked, meaning a video call cannot be joined while the user is driving.
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that audio-only calls and collaboration will be supported while the car is moving.
Drivers can use the dashboard camera to capture photos, record videos, and use it to participate in Zoom and Webex meetings.
Access to Zoom or Webex doesn't require a user to connect their smartphone to the vehicle, meaning the apps are hosted within the E-Class' built-in third-party app space.
Mercedes-Benz also revealed that the apps will be available on both the passenger side and the central screen, which allows the user to pick the optimal place in the car for their meetings.
Tesla
Mercedes-Benz is following in the footsteps of Tesla, who announced in late 2022 that it had partnered with Zoom to bring its video conferencing platforms to the company’s cars.
