Toyota is among the pioneers to plunge into eco-friendly technology with the launch of Camry and Prius hybrids. The firm is now keen to introduce a car that not only has its wheels on roads, but mid-air as well. The advancements in Toyota’s hybrid car technology is on par with Google and Audi, which are among the first to introduce concept self driving cars.

A Toyota company official in San Francisco spelt out the news of the company working on a vehicle that can move a little in mid air, like the one that just lifts itself slightly above the ground. The car will not completely glide into the air, Toyota has not provided deeper details of the project, and stressed on the fact that improvements in car technology should be centered on advances that increase communication and power such as the fitment of inter- car communications to avoid highway collision.

Toyota is a supreme auto brand based in Japan; its supremacy is absorbed on a global level. The company has for years designed posh models, and the effect is visible on Corolla, Lexus, Prius and Camry. The company has a model in every sector of car design with Liva, hatch, Corolla sedan and Fortuner SUV. Toyota is considering the possibilities of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.

Eco-friendly cars are the need of the hour because of the rapid increase in pollution levels caused by massive industrialization caused by rapid advancements in IT, consulting and out sourcing sectors. The increase in industrialization output has churned many opportunities, and this has increased the level of vehicular traffic. To make life easier Google is working on self driven cars, and Toyota plans to build a car that can floats on the ground.

Toyota’s new venture is beneficial in today’s fast paced world, there is so much traffic on the road, and co-passengers are always in a state of hurry to reach their desired destination. A floating car might come in great handy compared to a car that has its wheels firmly placed on the road. Car companies are building latest technologies on par with the swift life pace. The software system in vehicles has improved to enable consumers to talk and drive at the same time. It is a safer technology than usage of mobile phones.

A hovering car is a representation of new wave of auto technology, it does sound like a piece of magic, and is more impactful that a self driven car. It will be interesting to see how far this technology goes; if it turns out to be successful then years from now there might be many hovering vehicles on the road.

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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.