This very well maybe the future of travel for several counties around the world. Volkswagen has launched an initiative to conjure up some futuristic ideas via it’s “People’s Car” project website. After filtering through the submissions, Volkswagen has narrowed down three concepts that were of high interest. One of the concepts is a car that can hover without the need for tires, clams to produce zero emissions, has a HUD (heads up display) embedded into the windshield, and is capable of both manual and automatic control (the car can drive itself). Check out the video of the hover car concept below.
(Not: This is a concept video. The car is CG and this is not a real life demonstration.)
Of course things such as the trunk space and the doors could use a bit of work. And, for those seeking more information regarding the applications and technology behind this vehicle here is another video:
Source: EEtimes
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I think cars should drive themselves before we throw ourselves behind the wheel of one of those things.
Yeah, a car that can drive itself for a reasonable price would probably be a bit more feasible since the infrastructure for a hovering car here in the states would be too costly. We can barely afford high speed rails, so an autonomous vehicle that can take people from one location to another is definitely top priority. Not only would it save a lot of lives, but it would make travel more convenient as well.
Didn’t I read somewhere that they wanted to build tubes that took people places? Like from NY to Cali in 45 min.
:/ Is this car real or what? The video seems directed and whatnot… Makes you wonder. Anyway, maybe.
“Hey guys, we saved you from environmental pollution. Feel free to die of cancer caused by electro-magnetism” 😛
No, this video does not show off a real car. The car is completely CG. The video is merely showing off the concept. I’ll make a note of that below the video.
I see. Was wondering because it seemed like a finished quality product, that has passed testing and so on but they looked so… stiff. You know? Anyway thanks for the update.