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  1. Join Date
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    #1
    [SIZE=4]A peek on the FUTURE of Cars:[/SIZE]




    • COMPACT UTILITY: The retracted configuration permits tight maneuvering.
    • FRONT POWER: A 150-kilowatt (200hp) electric motor drives the front wheels.
    • INTEGRAL HUD: A head-up display embedded in the windshield provides navigational data and highlights obstacles.
    • CREW CAB: The cab seats five, with an easily accessible rear bench.
    • TRUNK ON DEMAND: A tonneau cover deploys automatically when the pickup bed retracts.
    • REAR POWER: Another 150-kilowatt (200hp) electric motor drives the rear wheels, eliminating the need for a central driveshaft.






    • EXOSKELETON: Exposed structural components in the car's frame are shaped to reduce drag and direct airflow around the central passenger pod.
    • HIGH RIDE: The clean underbody and high-downforce aerodynamic pod permit higher ground clearance than conventional supercars. This generates a more comfortable ride without hindering high-speed performance.
    • WHEEL FAIRINGS: Streamlined pods minimize the tendency of exposed wheels to create lift.
    • WHEEL POWER: Four lightweight 85-kilowatt electric hub motors eliminate the need for a large engine. They also integrate shock absorbers, brakes and drive-by-wire steering controls into the wheels.
    • AERODYNAMIC MORPHING: Based on your preferences, front- and rear-wing surfaces morph to an ideal aerodynamic shape to either increase downforce or reduce drag, thereby improving efficiency.
    • VARIABLE COLOR: The Javelin's electrochromic paint job can be adjusted to any hue, with natural fades between colors. Program your car to cycle through color schemes as you accelerate.
    • SMART SEATING: Passenger pod minimizes drag with a tapered front and rear shape. Inside, you'll find an unusual 1+2+1 tandem-seating configuration.







    • DIESEL GRUNT: 700-horsepower clean-diesel engine underneath the crew deck generates enough power to haul 40-ton loads.
    • BUBBLE CANOPY: The wraparound windscreen automatically adjusts its tint in harsh sunlight.
    • CREW DECK: Cabin seats six or eight in comfortable chairs that recline to full beds. LCD and holographic entertainment systems, as well as a bathroom and kitchenette, come standard.
    • VARIABLE WINDOW: The floor-to-ceiling OLED windscreen on the crew deck can adjust from completely transparent to opaque for privacy.
    • EASY ACCESS: The driver's station connects to the crew deck through a central passageway.
    • LOW DRAG: Sleek, aerodynamic shaping, ultra-lightweight wheels and composite frame construction minimize weight and drag.
    • DYNAMIC SHELL: Transparent skin with embedded, digitally controlled OLED panels can let the sunshine in—showing off the team's handiwork to race fans on the road—or keep things dark for privacy. The entire structure can display still images or video.
    • TIGHT MANEUVERING: A flexible, weather-tight hinge between the truck and the trailer permits tight maneuvers without cutting off access between the two.





    • BIG WHEELS: Two full-height, hub-motor-powered wheels frame each pod.
    • JOINING FORCES: Each pod has its own power source. When combined, the motors work together to drive the sedan. An onboard computer manages power to each motor.
    • BALANCING ACT: Individual pods balance with the help of accelerometers and gyroscopic sensors that detect instabilities and instantly adjust the relative speed of each wheel to keep you upright.
    • CORNERING ON RAILS: Individually and when connected, the pods steer by varying the relative speeds of the wheels—almost like a tank—or, at higher speeds, a slight pitching of each wheel to the left or right.
    • THIRD WHEEL: Because balanced driving for individual pods works best under 20 mph, a deployable third wheel extends from the front of each car to permit pods to safely reach 50 mph. Top speed of two or more pods joined together: 150 mph


  2. Join Date
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    #2
    It might be nice to post a link to the source of your information along with your post.

    Anyway, the source of the post above is here:
    http://www.time4.com/time4/microsite.../futureofcars/

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    #3
    i'm curious on the last one. how does it turn

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    #4
    ^^ hinihila yata ng kabayo sir

    ubus na fossil fuels kasi at para matipid...

  5. Join Date
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldblue View Post
    i'm curious on the last one. how does it turn
    I think the whole vehicle roll to its side to make a turn, note: one of the vehicle pictured is on its side.

  6. Join Date
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    #6
    Quote Originally Posted by medyas View Post
    I think the whole vehicle roll to its side to make a turn, note: one of the vehicle pictured is on its side.
    Freaky. But I can get used to it.

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