This year Future cars featured highly on the list of upcoming tech at the recently ended CES 2017 technology fair. Electric vehicles and autonomous cars are currently all the rage. And now traditional carmakers are entering the fray, desperate have a part in the future. From concept cars that may be in production in a couple of years, to some which are still a decade away, check out the 5 concept cars of the future below:
1. Future Cars: Honda Neuv
First up is Honda’s idea of a future car, simply because we featured the Honda Neuv concept car in the weeks leading up to CES 2017. The Honda NeuV is expected to be a fully electric and automated commuter vehicle.
What will set the NeuV apart is its AI-powered “emotion engine” which Honda believes will create new possibilities for interaction between humans and vehicles.
Working in tandem with the companies’ Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem, Honda hopes the Neuv will help to solve traffic problems like congestion. This would be achieved by having an interconnected network of cars and traffic control systems.
2. Future Cars: Faraday Future FF 91
Of all the future car concepts featured in this list, the Faraday Future FF 91 is the most likely to enter production for the Mass Market. The electric car maker unveiled what it called “a new specie” of EV at CES 2017 in Las Vegas recently. Faraday Future says that production of the FF 91 will begin in 2018.
If and when it launches electric sports car will be capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in 2.39 seconds. That speed will will come from an electric-powered engine that can pump out 1,050 horsepower! This will make the Faraday Future FF 91 the fastest production car in the world.
The FF 91 is a futuristic looking version of modern day sedans and will come packed with tech. Futuristic features include unlocking the car using facial recognition and a driverless valet system will enable the car to go and find parking by itself.
3. Hyundai Mobility Vision
The Hyundai Mobility Vision Is a concept car that takes the definition of the word literally. Hyundai’s idea is a hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle that will dock inside your home. Swivel seats will help blur the lines between your house and car. Consequently, this may actually not be too far-fetched in a future that will be more connected to the IOT.
4. Future Cars: Toyota Concept-i
Toyota’s Concept-i first caught the eye of CES 2017 attendees with its stunning white and gold trim. The car will feature an AI assistant called Yui and a futuristic video game controller-esque steering wheel. Ultimately, Yui will interact with you, show emotions, and take over driving responsibilities if required.
Unfortunately, for all its good looks and exciting driving promise, the concept-i is not due for production until 2030!
Most concepts featured this year seemed to have an emphasis on making the driving experience more personal. And Toyota’s goal with the Concept-i is no different. On the vehicles official website, the Japanese automaker describes it as “an exciting glimpse into a future mobility that is warm, friendly and revolves around you.”
5. the Panasonic “Autonomous Cabin”
Panasonic also showcased its future car concept, a vehicle the company chose to call an “Autonomous Cabin”. Panasonics envision its concept car of the future as an autonomous cabin with all-round seats. Without the need for a driver, the company can use the extra capacity to create a spacious and luxurious interior.
The autonomous vehicle will feature augmented reality capabilities as well as a screen situated in the cabin’s centre. At the moment Panasonic’s concept is so far off production it currently exists in sketch form.
And there you have it, it seems the car of the future will be a spacious and extremely comfortable vehicle. Artificial intelligence and augmented reality will do away with the need for human control, and we’ll all be able to sit back and trust the AI driver!
