Toyota an acclaimed auto manufacturer is among the first to explore futuristic inventions with ace hybrid models like Camry and Prius. The firm has sold over 4 lakh Prius products. The two cars are in tune with the need of the hour to fight alarming increases in pollution that has haunted the globe. Toyota has announced of its plan to build another high-tech model, it has nothing to do with new inventions in software or eco-car systems, but a hovering car.
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A hovering car is a vehicle that can float in the air, it is a revolutionary innovation. It is true indeed, and confirmed by the managing officer of Toyota Motor Corporation, Hiroyoshi Yoshiki. He said the company is working on the idea at one of its established R and D units. Toyota’s concept car is not a flying car, but a model that will float in the air slightly above the ground with the aim to minimize road friction. The company has not exposed the actual date of release; sources say it won’t happen anytime now.
A new hovering car sounds exciting beyond words, car freaks will certainly wonder, how it would be to drive a floating car. Let’s us go over interesting characteristics of a hovering car. A hovering car is a vehicle that floats few inches over the road. It will certainly work wonders on Indian roads, which are usually rough filled in certain areas. What can one expect in a hovering car, unexplored luxury; occupants can read or drink coffee and not bother about spillage.
A floating car solves issues that need immediate attention, like tire puncture, owners will no longer feel the misery of getting stuck in the middle of nowhere with a flat tire. The zero friction property of hovering car, means longer tire duration, tons of money can be preserved on tire maintenance. Imagine a day with no road rage in India, owners can just escape the onset of rash drives and overtakes by just lifting their car slightly above the air. Occupants can feel the vibes of safety and adventure.
A hovering car appears to be the most convenient vehicle on the planet; it too has its downsides. When a car moves at high speeds it glides on the road, and when brakes are suddenly applied it becomes annoyingly jerky. The same can be expected with a car just actually floats over the ground. Once it lands on the ground and brakes are applied it will jerk. Toyota will have to emerge with a situation to the problem; it is possible to find a solution.
The main issue is zero friction when the car is in the air; it then becomes difficult to monitor fuel consumption rates. Driving a floating car is incredibly easy, but the task becomes tedious with change of lanes. It does sound scary.
The most important question is price; an ultra space model will be quite pricy, a hovering car has more positives and little negatives that can be corrected. If Toyota is hell bent of engineering a hovering car, wonder how it will be, it will certainly help working professionals reach multi destinations on time.
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