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This is Reacher bringing you "10 Cool Vehicles Shaping The Future Of Transportation"
Number Ten
This "what if?" from Toyota was designed to be a testing ground specifically for those
confined to a wheelchair.
Though it's named "i-Ride", it's meant to be driven and offers an alternative to shared
mobility such as buses and taxis.
The driver gains entrance to the car through either of the gullwing doors.
The seat slides left or right and can raise or lower to enable easier entry.
The wheelchair is then lifted using a power door and stored in the back area of the car.
The driver's seat is positioned in the center of the car while still allowing room for a
second seat if needed.
Control is maintained through the use of a joystick on the armrest which replaces the
usual pedals and steering wheel.
Toyota's Yui AI is incorporated into the vehicle, interacting with the driver as well as monitoring
the car's functions.
The fully electric car has a range up to 93 miles on a single charge, making it great
for use in urban environments where short trips are the norm.
Number Nine
Electrom tested their LEV prototype over 2500 miles for two years in all the conditions
the real world has to offer.
A 28-inch wide fiberglass and carbon fiber body sits atop an aluminum frame while incorporating
mostly off-the-shelf bicycle components.
The rider sits in a reclined position while pedaling with a vertical handle on each side
for steering control.
There's even a storage space for cargo that can be modified to carry a small passenger
if needed.
The generator drive acts as an automatic transmission allowing the rider to pedal at a constant
speed without having to shift gears.
The energy from pedaling goes to the generator and back wheel via a chain drive.
This allows for a top speed of 34 mph.
The pedaling and regenerative braking help supplement the battery to extend the 50-mile
range.
The company is currently planning a production date of mid-2018 with an estimated price of
$6,000-8,000.
Number Eight
The car's official name is the Green4U Panoz Racing GT-EV.
That's a whole lot of words so we'll just stick with GT-EV.
This concept is an all-electric race car with a performance level similar to existing long-distance
race cars.
It's offset cockpit allows for the battery pack to be placed on the passenger side for
quick and easy swapping during a pit stop.
The range is estimated at up to 110 miles with regenerative braking.
An electric motor on each axle produces a total output of 600 horsepower for a top speed
of 180 mph.
There's even talk of a street-legal version of the GT-EV that seats two people in a jet
fighter-style compartment.
The company plans to bring their car to the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.
Can you envision a Le Mans where a fleet of cars flies by without the roar of engines?
Number Seven
It goes without saying that this foldable car was inspired by the Transformers.
It's called Earth-1 and it may very well be the future of what a "convertible" will be.
The idea behind it was for vehicles of the future to make better use of the limited space
in metropolitan areas.
Manufacturer Four Link Systems had to develop special motors and components from scratch
to achieve this concept.
While the car is driven via a conventional steering wheel, the chassis folds up using
a joystick allowing it to shapeshift on the go.
The cockpit is accessed by lifting the front of the car like a back gate on an SUV.
But the vehicle's limited space is a tight fit even for two people.
The company says that more than 30 orders have already been made at about $70,000 each.
Number Six
Uber has partnered with Jump Bikes in San Francisco to offer electric-bike sharing the
same way you get a car ride.
It's called Uber Bike and it's streamlined into the existing Uber App.
After signing up the app shows you a list of all the nearby bikes.
You can then choose a bike and follow the prompts to unlock it.
The integrated lock has a storage spot when the bike is in use and the basket on the front
is big enough for any personal items the rider may have.
Although it's not required riders do have to use their own helmet.
After the ride is completed the user simply relocks the bike and ends the ride using the
app.
The ability to leave the bike anywhere adds flexibility which could make that last bit
of walking on your daily commute a thing of the past.
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Number Five
The exterior of this concept SUV from Chinese company, Byton, isn't going to turn heads.
It's what's on the inside that's going to make you look twice.
A 49-inch interactive display stretches the length of the dashboard.
Through a combination of voice commands, gestures, and facial recognition users can set up the
display orientation for maximum driving comfort.
An 8-inch tablet is integrated into the center of the steering wheel which remains in a fixed
position even while the wheel is turning.
This tablet also enables the driver in controlling the functions of the vehicle.
There are also screens on the backside of the headrests for passengers.
And just like the front display, these can be used for things such as video chatting
and entertainment.
The base model will get you an estimated 250 miles on a single charge while the dual-motor
version offers 325 miles.
Number Four
Even though it looks like someone just attached eight wheels to a box, this concept is the
next generation of next-generation vehicles.
Toyota created the e-Palette for a range of uses including mass transit, delivery services,
and even mobile businesses.
The fully automated vehicle has no steering wheel, gearshift, or pedals, which also means
no driver.
The low floor interior is empty so it can be modified as needed by the user.
The company will offer three different vehicle sizes ranging in length from 13 to 23 feet
allowing for a mobile solution that is not just need-specific but right-sized as well.
Number Three
French company Essence Motorcycles is making a statement with this limited edition e-bike.
They've created a minimalist design wrapped around an eco-friendly product they call E-Raw.
The part that catches your eye first is the laminated wood seat which fills the space
where the fuel tank would normally be.
The curved design is made for comfort while adding ingenuity to an already distinctive
feature.
The electric engine produces over 100 horsepower for a maximum speed of 93 mph.
The 10.1-kilowatt-hour battery provides a range up to 115 miles on one charge with a
recharge time of just 30 minutes.
The bike weighs in at 368 pounds and can go from 0-62 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
The company plans to produce ten units in the near future with each one being built
to order at a price of around $60,000 each.
Number Two
DeLorean Aerospace has designed a two-person VTOL aircraft called the DR-7.
And if you're wondering, it's not a flying car.
The composite monocoque fuselage is made to be compact with tandem seating allowing for
up to two passengers at a time.
It measures in at 19.5 feet in length with a wingspan of 18.5 feet.
It has two sets of wings, one in front and one in back which fold to a width of 7.5 feet
allowing it to fit in a standard home garage.
The all-electric powertrain powers a centerline twin vectoring propulsion system that produces
a top speed of 240 mph with a maximum range of 120 miles.
A one-third scale model has been tested but so far there's no information on a production
date or cost for the final product.
Our number one pick is next.
After the video, let us know in the comments
what you decided on for your future mode of travel.
Number One
It's called the Airfish 8.
It has the engine of a race car, the look of a sleek seaplane, and it's classified as
a merchant ship.
It's designed for a crew of two with the capacity for 6-8 passengers.
The fuselage is 56.5 feet long with a wingspan of just over 49 feet.
The power comes from a standard 500 horsepower, V8 gasoline engine.
This can give it a maximum speed of 122 mph with a range of 345 miles.
It flies at about 20 feet above the water without the need for a runway since it takes
off and lands on water.
Singapore based Wigetworks hopes to revolutionize the way people travel and transform the high-speed
maritime transport industry.
This could make island-exploration all the more easier as it can reach areas where ferries
and boats can't.
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