By Ted Thornhill
PUBLISHED: 00:24 GMT, 9 May 2012
Volkswagen asks its customers for ideas and a hovering egg car is the result
When Volkswagen invited its customers to think up some ideas, it was perhaps inevitable that there would be at least one flying car
design put forward. But one concept – the ‘Hover Car’ – impressed the firm so much a short video was made to showcase it. It’s not
quite as exciting as the flying DeLorean from Back to the Future – but Volkwagen’s airborne vehicle would certainly turn a few heads.
The Hover Car sits just a foot or two in the air, using electromagnetic road networks to get from A to B. Maneuverability is a definite
plus-point, as it can turn easily on the spot. While the Hover Car doesn’t look very sturdy, occupants’ safety is enhanced by on-board
sensors that detect obstacles and a computer that will cut speed automatically should a crash be imminent.
The unique car was the result of Volkwagen's ‘People’s Car Project’, which was launched in China last year. The project's website received
33million visitors and more than 119,000 ideas.‘The creative ideas from the “People’s Car Project” give us a valuable insight into the wishes
of Chinese drivers.’ Simon Loasby, Head of Design at Volkswagen Group China, said. ‘The trend is towards safe cars that can easily navigate
overcrowded roads and have a personal, emotional and exciting design.’
Watch the short video here: http://sammyboy.com/showthread.php?116715-VolkswagenHovering-Egg-Car&p=1063833#post1063833
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PUBLISHED: 00:24 GMT, 9 May 2012
Volkswagen asks its customers for ideas and a hovering egg car is the result
When Volkswagen invited its customers to think up some ideas, it was perhaps inevitable that there would be at least one flying car
design put forward. But one concept – the ‘Hover Car’ – impressed the firm so much a short video was made to showcase it. It’s not
quite as exciting as the flying DeLorean from Back to the Future – but Volkwagen’s airborne vehicle would certainly turn a few heads.
The Hover Car sits just a foot or two in the air, using electromagnetic road networks to get from A to B. Maneuverability is a definite
plus-point, as it can turn easily on the spot. While the Hover Car doesn’t look very sturdy, occupants’ safety is enhanced by on-board
sensors that detect obstacles and a computer that will cut speed automatically should a crash be imminent.
The unique car was the result of Volkwagen's ‘People’s Car Project’, which was launched in China last year. The project's website received
33million visitors and more than 119,000 ideas.‘The creative ideas from the “People’s Car Project” give us a valuable insight into the wishes
of Chinese drivers.’ Simon Loasby, Head of Design at Volkswagen Group China, said. ‘The trend is towards safe cars that can easily navigate
overcrowded roads and have a personal, emotional and exciting design.’
Watch the short video here: http://sammyboy.com/showthread.php?116715-VolkswagenHovering-Egg-Car&p=1063833#post1063833
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