[Satellite TODAY 02-05-10] Solaris Mobile signed a corporate partnership with European car rental company Europcar, Solaris announced Feb. 4.
    Europcar will install and showcase Solaris’ next-generation communication in a small selection of cars in Paris. Europcar then will equip a handful of cars with TV and radio services either via devices located in the vehicles or directly in the embedded car multimedia systems.
    “Europcar as the number one car rental company is always looking for ways to innovate its product offering and improve its customer rental experience. This partnership with Solaris is a perfect opportunity for Europcar to be at the forefront of technology, and trial these new services for and with our customers, ” Europcar Spokesman Eric de Saint-Louvent said in a statement.

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