Are you up for a mix of some of the coolest that the future has to offer?
If so, here's 10 Futuristic Machines You'll Wish You Owned
Number Ten
When you hear the term "electric car" do you picture one like this?
If not, then it's time to start thinking outside the box.
The Trezor was revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.
This work of art is composed of a carbon-weave bodywork that resembles snakeskin.
The contrasting red windows and interior add to an aesthetic that lets you know there's
more to this than a typical sports car.
There are no conventional doors.
Instead one has to raise the roof to access the two-seat cabin.
The dashboard itself is a curved OLED display with most of the vehicle's functions maintained
via touchscreens on the steering wheel.
The placement of the two batteries, one in the front and one in the back, helps with
weight distribution.
The motor puts out 350 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque to take the Trezor from
0-62 mph in under four seconds.
Renault has said this will remain a concept only.
The good news is that they plan to include some of the design elements in future vehicles.
One can hope that it still looks this good when they do so.
Number Nine
Powering up while you're parked is the de facto method for charging electric cars.
The downside is that charging stations take time and sometimes aren't free to use.
But what if you could charge your car while driving?
Qualcomm's Halo conceptualizes what the future of wireless charging may be.
The technology is embedded in roadways and parking spots, making it possible to power
up without a cable.
It uses a high powered, resonant magnetic inductive energy transfer.
The energy is delivered over an air gap to two pads located under the vehicle.
But unlike other inductive chargers, the units don't need to be touching or even close to
one another.
In fact, the charging units multi-coil design will even charge the vehicle if the pads are
misaligned.
Qualcomm anticipates wireless electric charging to become standard on most production vehicles
in the next 2-3 years.
Considering I won't have to stop for gas I should start planning my next road trip.
Number Eight
This energy-efficient electric vehicle is called Zbee.
But unlike the honey-Zbee, it doesn't make a buzzing noise.
Yeah, that was the corniest joke you'll hear.
Ever.
This entry by Swedish company Clean Motion first saw the light in 2010.
It's made strictly for short-distance transportation, is weather protected, and can carry up to
two passengers with luggage.
The total weight of 600 pounds makes for a vehicle that is nimble and agile in traffic
while the small size allows for a total of up to three in a single parking space.
The electric motor can go up to 28 mph.
The battery can recharge in 20 minutes using the included rapid charger.
It's estimated use is about 4 kilowatt-hours of electricity per 62 miles with a total range
of about 31 miles.
This translates to about 7% of the energy that a normal gas-powered car would use.
In my opinion, the Zbee is one of many small pieces of the eco-friendly solution the world needs.
Number Seven
The taxi service industry has been in a not so subtle revolution since it's beginnings
with the horse & buggy so it was only a matter of time before it left the ground to pursue
loftier goals.
A German company named Lilium has developed the world's first electric jet that employs
a vertical take-off and landing.
They call it...drumroll please...the Lilium Jet!
The jet consists of a rigid winged body with 12 flaps carrying three electric jet engines each.
Depending on the flight mode, the flaps tilt to allow thrust while the necessary lift is
provided by the wings.
The expected range is 186 miles with a top speed of 186 mph.
Lilium hopes to use its jets to provide faster access when traveling within the city by employing
a network of landing pads and central places for passenger transfer.
For now, you'll have to keep hailing a cab as the company doesn't expect to go fully
operational until 2025.
Number Six
The word "Shaddai" actually translates to "the omnipotent".
Considering the designer's main concept was extreme power it seems that the name fits perfectly.
This 492-foot long behemoth has been called the most outrageous yacht in the world and
it hasn't even been built yet.
Unfortunately, no details are really known at this time as the layout will be dependent
on the needs of the buyer.
But what we do know is that the lower deck will be composed of a 2,700 square foot beach
club complete with a pool and aquarium.
There's also a starboard terrace that opens out of the side.
Above that is the aft main deck with an infinity pool that has a waterfall feeding the pool
in the deck below.
The master cabin is elevated 125 feet above the water.
It has its own terrace with a bar, dining area, and infinity pool.
Although it won't be the largest or the most expensive at an estimated $250 million, it
will offer the most unique view of the ocean available.
Number Five
If you ever wondered how cities like New York, Chicago, and L.A. were going to handle their
traffic problems in the future, it's a safe assumption it would be like this.
The Dahir Insaat corporation has designed this futuristic concept of mass public transport
in urban settings.
It's called the Gyro Monorail and it is exactly what it looks like: a self-balancing, dome-shaped
cabin on two wheels.
It would still have the option of extra wheels if needed as well as being height adjustable.
Crowded streets wouldn't be an issue either as the monorail would run on lane separators
that would work like tracks for a train.
As you can see from the video the uses could easily apply to more than just public transportation
with emergency and medical personnel benefitting as well.
Although it's still just a concept and might never see production, it's definitely one
of the more clever approaches to the traffic congestion facing some of the world's bigger cities.
Number Four
Uniti Sweden recently paired with industrial giant Siemens to develop its first electric car.
It was designed specifically for the city with high performance and agility in mind.
The company claims to have the world's largest and most advanced interactive heads up display
in the windshield.
In addition, the designers digitized almost all the interaction points to make the care
as intuitive as possible.
In keeping with the idea of sustainability, the body is made from recyclable carbon fiber
with an interior created from organic deposits.
The car itself will be available in a two, four, or five-seat model.
The electric motor provides a top speed of up to 81 mph.
The auxiliary battery can be charged in about 10 minutes for a quick 20 mile trip with the
main battery that can provide a range of up to 186 miles.
Uniti plans a delivery date of 2019 with prices ranging from $18,500 to $24,800.
Number Three
Every time I see a car like this I think "It's a sports car!
And it's electric!
Why did I buy a Prius?".
But you don't want to hear that story.
Instead, we're gonna talk about the Quantino 48Volt.
This car runs on what is basically saltwater.
But let me clarify: it's still an all-electric car.
The liquid is actually called "Bi-Ion".
It is put into a tank, like conventional gasoline and the car processes it to power the batteries.
The motor itself puts out 108 horsepower and 147-pound feet of torque with a top speed
of 122 mph.
The car averages about 28 miles/gallon.
The tank will hold roughly 50 gallons so you're looking at a total distance of about 1,400 miles.
The manufacturers are guaranteeing at least 50,000 operating hours from the technology.
That equates to a theoretical distance of 1.55 million miles.
Yeah, a sports car.
All electric.
Millions of miles.
Did I mention I bought a Prius?
Number Two
I'm sure there's not one of us out there who haven't daydreamed of being able to make ourselves
invisible.
Apparently, a defense firm in Poland has made that dream a reality with their newest weapon,
the PL-O1 Stealth Tank.
The tank was designed by a company named OBRUM who develop and manufacture weapons systems
for the Polish Armed Forces.
And though it's referred to as invisible it can't actually disappear from sight.
The term is used loosely because of its ability to mask itself from infrared and radar detection.
The stealth technology comes from special temperature-controlled hexagon-shaped wafers
that cover the tank.
They allow it to blend in with the infrared signature of the surroundings and can even
be manipulated to make the tank look like a smaller vehicle such as a car.
The engine exhaust is cooled to lower the infrared signature.
The whole thing is also covered with a special material that absorbs radio waves.
Mass production is expected sometime in 2018.
So what's your favorite gonna be?
The yacht, the jet, the tank, or one of the cars?
Let us know in the comments which one you'd like sitting in front of your house.
Number One
The Mill, a digital effects company in London, has created the world's first fully adjustable
car rig that can alter its chassis and match the look of any car.
The car is called the Blackbird.
It took 2 years to build and was created in the same hangar as the SR-71 Blackbird.
It can be lengthened by up to four feet, widened by up to 10 inches, and the wheels and suspension
can be changed to match the car it’s mimicking.
Plus the electric motor can be programmed to emulate different driving characteristics.
It's then outfitted with 360-degree cameras that allow it to be filmed while impersonating
a specific car.
CGI is then used to provide an overlay to turn it into that vehicle.
The original reason for creating the car was so advertisers could shoot a car commercial
without having to worry about securing the real thing on location or the threat of damage
to an exotic vehicle.
If you're wondering how possible this actually is go check out The Mill’s gallery of ad
shot for major carmakers that show just how realistic the Blackbird is.
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