Technologies are constantly evolving and are included in all areas of our lives, from home gadgets to space rockets. We are witnessing how a huge number of ideas turn into something real. Today we look at the automotive industry - one of the most progressive fields - and try to imagine what cars will be like in the next 50 years.
2010: Electric cars
Let's start with our days. Manufacturers and engineers don't just think about speed. They place a high emphasis on efficiency, convenience, controllability, and environmental friendliness. The advent of electric vehicles that charge from a regular electrical outlet has become a logical step towards more environmentally friendly cars.
Until recently, we could only imagine electric cars; the technology for their mass production was not sufficiently developed. However, starting in the 2010s, the situation changed: electric cars ceased to be science fiction and turned into something much more tangible.
Today we live in the era of Elon Musk and his Tesla electric cars, which are now available to any relatively rich person. Tesla was the first in the world to produce electric vehicles with liquid-cooled batteries. This made it possible not only to heat the interior without extra costs energy, but also quickly charge and discharge batteries without overheating.
Currently, in terms of sales volumes, Tesla's Model S and Model 3 are already surpassed by such famous manufacturers as Jaguar and Porsche. At the same time, in 2017, sales of the Model S increased by 30%, while sales of the BMW seventh series decreased by 13%. American company devouring European brands in their home market; in the USA this the process is underway even faster.
Regulators play a significant role in the mainstream development of electric vehicles. France, Great Britain, Germany and India have already announced that by 2025-2050 they will completely abandon the sale of gasoline and diesel cars. China is toying with a similar idea. And only the United States lags behind the general trend.
the main problem electric vehicles - their high cost compared to gasoline and diesel counterparts. If gasoline cars are banned worldwide, manufacturers will have no choice but to make electric cars accessible to the masses, regardless of their income level.
Thus, in this decade we have witnessed the birth of a new type of car. Soon they will become an integral part of our lives and will no longer surprise us with their capabilities.
2020: AI and virtuality
Can you imagine an electric car that you don't have to drive? The Volkswagen concern has a whole line of I.D. such electric cars of the future, consisting of four concepts, ranging from a compact model to a small bus. I.D.Vizzion looks the most interesting - according to the developers, it opens up new horizons in environmental friendliness, safety and comfort.
In this case, the driver does not drive the car, but only plots the route in the navigation system. Control various functions carried out using artificial intelligence, voice commands and gestures. Instead of a display, there is a virtual screen that is projected in front of the driver and passenger. It automatically adjusts to the number of people in the cabin, remembering their preferences regarding seat position and climate control.
Volkswagen developers say:
“This is just a concept for now. The model is expected to hit the market by 2022. It is intended for the mass market, while providing a level of comfort that is not inferior to limousines. The price has not yet been determined, but we expect it to become clearer closer to the release of the production model. It should be emphasized that we give priority to safety. The model will not be released until it is absolutely safe.”
2030: Without a pilot in comfort
In 2017, Audi presented the Audi Aicon self-driving car concept. The company plans to launch it into mass production by 2030.
It is a squat sedan with a futuristic design. Inside it looks like a living room. The salon is designed for four people. The car has no steering wheel or pedals; The entire front panel is occupied by the multimedia system screen. Each of the four wheels is driven by a separate electric motor. The estimated range on one charge is 700-800 km.
Here's what Audi spokesman Joseph Schlossmacher had to say about the Aicon in an exclusive interview with ihodl:
"Aicon will be a pioneer in overcoming the most complex problems in the field of autonomous driving. At the same time, Aicon technology will later be used in models for the low-cost segment. Thus, everyone will benefit from its implementation. This technology helps minimize the number of accidents because the car can detect potential threats in advance, significantly superior to a human driver. In addition, unlike a person, a car never gets tired. People who do not have a driver's license will be able to drive such cars. However, it remains to be seen what the relevant regulations and rules will look like.”
2040: Car as a service
At this point we will move from specific car models to global market trends.
Researchers from the International Monetary Fund and Georgetown University estimate that by 2040, 90% of cars in the US, Canada, Europe and other developed countries will be electric.
This situation will lead to the emergence of new and unique trends. When cars are completely self-driving, there is no point in buying and maintaining them. Uber, Lyft and other companies already give everyone the opportunity to use a car without having to deal with its purchase and maintenance. This one is called the “passenger economy.” In 20 years, the largest segment is predicted to be user mobility as a service (CmaaS).
Currently, Google is actively developing relevant software, while simultaneously entering into partnership agreements with traditional automakers. Volkswagen plans to create a single platform by combining it with its own vw.OS service: the company notes that software easier to maintain and update. Tesla is also working on a similar model.
Another example of this direction is the Udacity project, which provides online education services: it decided to create a course to train specialists in the development of self-driving cars. The course was so successful that the company decided to open a subsidiary, Voyage, which will develop autonomous vehicles. It will focus on producing self-driving taxis. Cars will not be developed from scratch: it is planned to integrate new equipment and software into existing cars.
2050: We will fly
Designer Thomas Larson Rod believes that his idea will be realized relatively soon. He developed a concept called Chase 2053, capable of traveling on land and in the air. As the name suggests, mass production of this futuristic car is expected in 2053.
The body of the Chase 2053 is made of carbon nanotubes, which makes it tough and resistant to any damage. The concept is equipped with an environmentally friendly hydrogen engine. Besides these unique features concept has no dashboard, which significantly reduces its weight.
Of course, Chase 2053 is still far from being realized and the least realistic on our list, but remember how far the automotive industry has come over the previous 50 years, moving from simple gasoline cars without Wi-Fi, built-in computers and autopilots to electric cars that have not only everything this, but also much more.
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The work is devoted to the most unusual inventions of scientists in the field of the automotive industry. Here is an attempt to select the types of cars that represent the future of the automotive industry.
When it comes to the cars of the future, for some reason everyone imagines cars floating in the sky or moving in a vertical plane.
But so far, no automaker has taken the risk of making this common desire come true. Automakers, of course, think pragmatically, but sometimes they dreamily forget about everything for a moment, creating more and more new concepts.
In fact, the car of the future is not some kind of super-powerful flying machine, it is just a comfortable, highly economical, safe car.
Let's look at the most unusual cars that are already being developed by automakers today and those that have yet to be invented.
Relevance: Every year in the world the environment is polluted by cars, which is very bad for us and bad for nature. To get somewhere, people have to travel by ship or plane, and this is not always convenient.
Goal of the work: consider already existing and developing types of cars, behind which the future of all mankind may lie.
Tasks:
1. Explore various sources information on existing species cars.
2. Study materials on unusual species cars: flying, floating, “living”, environmentally friendly, original forms and properties.
3. Select materials on new developments: “eternal cars”, aeromobiles.
4. Summarize and analyze the material studied.
5. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each type of car.
6. Choose the most likely car of the future.
1. Collection of information from various sources of literature and Internet resources
2. Analysis of the collected material
3. Generalization and conclusions
4. Development of presentation and message
5. Protection research work at the City Competition of Technical Modeling and Design Projects “From Idea to Implementation”
6. Performance in children's associations and other events.
Conclusion:
1 . Near future.
If you don’t look very far ahead, but imagine the near future, then I think the car will be environmentally friendly, with virtually or completely no harmful emissions. A convenient and safe vehicle that you don’t have to drive. Compact for parking and converts into a spacious convertible car.
Design, convenience and ergonomics, power, environmental friendliness, economical resource consumption, smaller car size, these are the ones latest trends further development.
2. Distant future.
Electronics will gradually begin to displace mechanics, so new cars will be crammed with the latest electronics. The driver will have a large number of electronic assistants. Electronics will monitor both the driver and the road situation. Or maybe someday, in the distant future, electronics will replace humans altogether? Will the person only set the route, and the car itself will take him to his destination? Who knows...
General conclusion.
Most of the unusual concepts, unfortunately, are destined to remain ideas. But some of them will influence what the cars of the future will be like. Judging by modern projects, a lot of interesting things await us ahead.
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State budgetary educational institution
additional education for children
St. Petersburg Center for Children's (Youth) Technical Creativity
Research project
Cars of the future: the most unusual inventions of scientists
Head: Slavnaya Alina Yakovlevna
Saint Petersburg
2015
- Introduction
- Already existing
- flies
- Floats
- Like alive
- The greenest
- Currently in the project
- flies
- Conclusion
- 1 Near future
- 2 Distant future
- General conclusion
- Materials used
Relevance: Every year in the world the environment is polluted by cars, which is very bad for us and bad for nature. To get somewhere, people have to travel by ship or plane, and this is not always convenient.
Goal of the work: consider existing and currently being developed types of cars, which may represent the future of all humanity.
Tasks :
- Explore various sources of information on existing types of cars.
- Study materials on unusual types of cars: flying, floating, “living”, environmentally friendly, original shapes and properties.
- Select materials on new developments: “eternal cars”, aeromobiles.
- Summarize and analyze the studied material.
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each type of car.
- Choose the most likely car of the future.
Stages of design and research activities:
- Collection of information from various sources of literature and Internet resources
- Analysis of collected material
- Summary and conclusions
- Presentation and message development
- Defense of research work at the City Competition of Technical Modeling and Design Projects “From Idea to Implementation”
- Performance in children's associations and other events.
Introduction
When it comes to the cars of the future, for some reason everyone imagines cars floating in the sky or moving in a vertical plane.
But so far, no automaker has taken the risk of making this common desire come true. Automakers, of course, think pragmatically, but sometimes they dreamily forget about everything for a moment, creating more and more new concepts.
In fact, the car of the future is not some kind of super-powerful flying machine, it is just a comfortable, highly economical, safe car.
Let's look at the most unusual cars that are already being developed by automakers today and those that have yet to be invented.
flies
Aerocars from science fiction films have already become a reality. Just recently, the world's first production flying car, Terrafugia, took to the skies.
And he not only rose, but even flew and landed safely.
Terrafugia goes from car to plane in 30 seconds. It is driven by a single engine running on regular unleaded gasoline and accelerates Terrafugia to 104 km/h on the ground and up to 185 km/h in the air.
Terrafugia costs $194 thousand.
The two-seater airmobile is allowed to take off and land exclusively from runways, for example, at airports. And in order to fly, you will have to get a sports pilot's license. In addition, the fuel supply is only enough for 270 km of travel.
Floats
The creators of the Rinspeed SQuba apparently loved the James Bond films so much that they wanted to create a real car that could swim underwater. And they succeeded. SQuba can move on land and water, and can dive to a depth of 10 meters.
73 “horses” under the hood of the amphibious vehicle accelerate it to 120 km/h on land, 6 km/h on water and 3 km/h under water. True, the driver and passenger will have to get wet during the dive and breathe with the help of oxygen masks.
Don't want to get wet, but the idea appeals? Take a cruise by bus: the British recently introduced the world's first amphibious bus, AmphiCoach GTS-1. It received Italian Irisbus chassis and diesel engine Iveco. The hydraulic bus meets all technical standards. It will go into mass production this year, with both right- and left-hand drive.
The price is more than $400 thousand.
Like alive
A car doesn’t have to be hard to the touch, BMW chief designer Chris Bangle decided and presented the Gina concept to the world. The car is covered with stretchy synthetic fabric, under which an aluminum-composite frame is hidden. Gina looks like a living organism with a skeleton and skin. The outline of the car can change depending on the whim of the owner. You need to get under the hood - the hood “slides apart” from the center; turn on the headlights - Gina's eyes open; improve aerodynamics - the concept has a tail spoiler.
The greenest
The world is seriously concerned about environmental problems. Every year cars are becoming smaller and more economical - it seems that they will soon turn into indoor bicycles. Automakers are desperately fighting for the status of "greenest" and surprising us with their environmentally friendly developments.
For example, the Green Apple eco-car not only does not pollute the atmosphere, but also cleans it! Inside its air intakes there are small turbines that generate electricity as you drive, but what is most interesting is that special filters are installed at the outlet of the air intakes that purify the city air.
The Korean Hyundai City Car also distinguished itself. The body of this electric car, designed by designer Nicholas Stone, consists of photovoltaic cells. They capture energy from the sun and supply batteries with electricity. In addition, the Hyundai City Car has a special water tank, where H2O is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. The oxygen simply escapes into the exhaust pipe, and the hydrogen accumulates and, if necessary, is converted back into electricity to power various systems cars. Daniel Nocer, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, called this process artificial photosynthesis.
Shell electric car
Recently, South Korean experts presented to the public a rather original car of the future Armadillo-T. It received this name due to its appearance, which resembles an armadillo.
Just like this animal, a car can roll up, raising its back part above the ground and thereby covering the front part of the baby. And another important advantage, especially significant in metropolitan cities, is the reduction in the length of the new electric car when folded from 2.8 m to 1.65 m. Thus, a parking space 5 meters long can accommodate three folded cars. A compact electric car weighing 450 kg will become a convenient personal means of transportation within the city between transport hubs. Armadillo-T seats two people. The car's motors are built into the wheels. The energy reserve of the lithium-ion battery is 13.6 kW. The baby's owner will be able to control his friend using a smartphone.
So, if necessary, he will be able to place the car even in the corner of the building. Using a smartphone, the electric car can be folded. Mirrors missing from cars are replaced by cameras. The maximum speed of the vehicle is 60 km/h. A pleasant surprise is the opportunity fast charging, which takes only 10 minutes. After replenishing its energy supply, the electric car will be able to cover another 100 km.
Currently in the project
Lasts forever, no need to refill
Everyone dreams of keeping their car new. long years and consumed as little gasoline as possible.
American designer Lauren Kulesus thought, why not combine these ideas? And he developed a concept that will last 100 years and will not consume fuel.
Cadillac World Thorium Fuel, or Cadillac WTF, currently exists only as a computer project. The Eternal Car runs on thorium, that is, radioactive batteries. You will have to go for Cadillac WTF maintenance once every five years, but no Supplies not required.
If you are not afraid to get into a radioactive car, you can save a lot of money and bequeath the car to your grandchildren.
flies
The idea of air cars has been on the minds of many for a long time. For example, the winner of the recent Audi competition was Turkish designer Kazim Doku with the Shark concept.
Audi Shark really looks like a tailed shark. It has no wheels at all, but it has wings and a folding canopy. However, for now this is from the realm of fantasy, while the more unprepossessing-looking Terrafugia flies with might and main.
Conclusion:
1 . Near future.
If you don’t look very far ahead, but imagine the near future, then I think the car will be environmentally friendly, with virtually or completely no harmful emissions. A convenient and safe vehicle that you don’t have to drive. Compact for parking and converts into a spacious convertible car.
Design, convenience and ergonomics, power, environmental friendliness, economical resource consumption, smaller car size - these are the latest trends in further development.
- Distant future.
Electronics will gradually begin to displace mechanics, so new cars will be crammed with the latest electronics. The driver will have a large number of electronic assistants. Electronics will monitor both the driver and the road situation. Or maybe someday, in the distant future, electronics will replace humans altogether? Will the person only set the route, and the car itself will take him to his destination? Who knows...
General conclusion.
Most of the unusual concepts, unfortunately, are destined to remain ideas. But some of them will influence what the cars of the future will be like. Judging by modern projects, a lot of interesting things await us ahead.
Materials used.
Introduction
AmphiCoach GTS-1
Hyundai City Car
Cadillac World Thorium Fuel
Conclusion: Most of the unusual concepts, unfortunately, are destined to remain ideas. But some of them will influence what the cars of the future will be like. Judging by modern projects, a lot of interesting things await us ahead.
Ecology of consumption. Motor: Flying cars of the future are clearly from the world of science fiction, but they are as close as possible to ideal devices with artificial intelligence will definitely win hearts.
It is difficult to answer what cars will be like in the near future. But we can say for sure that the priority will be environmentally friendly, practical, convenient and compact models. Maybe it will be a transformer that will capture the imagination of many car owners. Flying cars of the future are clearly from the world of science fiction, but devices with artificial intelligence that are as close to ideal as possible will definitely win hearts.
Energy consumption
It is worth noting that engines now require less fuel than 5 years ago. Scientists' developments converge on one idea: to minimize the amount of emissions into the atmosphere, which will have a beneficial effect on the environment as a whole. In order to create such an engine, it is necessary to completely update technical management and equip it with electronic programs. This means that very soon there will be a car of the future, which practically does not require energy and will run on fuel of natural origin.
We can say with confidence that in the future it will be economical and powerful. Such a concept as internal combustion engine will simply disappear from everyday life. Some German automobile companies have already signed a special contract under which they undertake to completely stop the production of traditional engines by 2050. In Japan, this is viewed with some distrust; companies in the Land of the Rising Sun claim that it will be possible to rid cars of oil no earlier than 2060.
Environmental friendliness
The car of the future will not pollute the world. Perhaps this trend appeared quite a long time ago and is being pursued by all car manufacturers. There is a possibility that it will appear very soon the new kind an engine that will be absolutely safe for the environment. So far, there are two most realistic ideas about the engine of the future: Hydrogen. Due to the fact that hydrogen production will soon become quite cheap, engine production will become profitable for many automobile companies. There is a possibility of creating a unit that can be charged from an outlet or using chargers.
Safety
In order to avoid deaths and serious consequences after an accident, it is necessary to ensure complete safety. The car of the future will most likely be self-driving, which will already allow 90% of road accidents to be avoided. It is also worth saying that when creating intelligence that will control vehicle, the interior of the car will change somewhat. It’s unlikely that the usual design will remain. There is a high probability that the salon will look like a cabin with a sofa and a projector in the center. The design of the cars of the future will be based on electronics. Mechanical parts will completely disappear, which will increase safety. It is also necessary to take into account that the person in the cabin will only have to enter data about the place where he wants to go, the car will do the rest for him.
Vehicle dimensions
Few would argue that more and more cars are appearing on the roads. And there is less and less space left on the roadway. That is why compactness is a priority when developing such a unit as the car of the future. What it will be like is difficult to say now, but we can assume that, most likely, the dimensions of the body will be reduced as much as possible in comparison with conventional models, and perhaps the cars will even become transformable. Although there is also the opposite assumption - the car will be huge in shape in order to create the most comfortable conditions for the driver and passengers. The versions that talk about moving car interiors seem interesting: when they will transform depending on the situation. Sports cars may well have manual control, along with automatic control. Just imagine what pleasure the driver will receive after several months without a steering wheel or pedals!
Tires without air
For a long time in the field of automobile creation, the task of creating tires that would have highest level safety and not damaged. Previously, it was believed that an inflatable tire was the solution this issue, However, it is not. An ordinary car moves thanks to the support of compressed air, which “affects” the suspension. There are speculations that mesh spoke tires will be fitted to the car of the future. What will he be like with such “equipment”? We can only guess. When using this equipment, the machine will not rely on air, but on rubber spokes, made using a technology that allows it to boast high strength and flexibility. These tires are now produced by Bridgestone. However, they are currently only used on golf carts. The company's task is to experiment with load-carrying capacity, and soon the car of the future will ride on such supernova tires.
What will the car of the future be left without? Music player. It is already on the verge of extinction in modern cars. The reason for this is that more and more drivers are using iPods and smartphones. In order to listen to music, just connect your gadget to the car system using headphones or wireless programs. Buttons. Most likely, the car of the future will be equipped with a touch panel. Mechanical gear shift lever. Already, the vast majority of cars have an automatic transmission.
CityCar
It so happened historically that for several decades people have been moving to live in cities, leaving villages and villages. Therefore, as the population grows, highways become overcrowded. This is especially felt in big cities. In order to skillfully maneuver among other cars, you need a compact car. She can squeeze into the smallest parking space. Concepts for cars of the future are constantly changing, but one thing remains unchanged - the desire to make your vehicle the smallest and most convenient. An excellent solution would be the CityCar. She can easily walk on the sidewalks without creating discomfort when moving. Its length is 2.5 meters when unfolded, and 1.5 when folded. Exit for the driver is provided both through the door and through the windshield. Therefore, there will be no problems with parking.
AirPod
AirPod can be called the safest car in the world. His “children” may well become the machines of the future. Nowadays there are already cars that run on garbage and electricity. This same example starts with nothing more than air. Release to the environment carbon dioxide practically equal to zero. The engine operates using pistons, just like an internal combustion engine, but they do not process fuel, but a compressed air mixture. The difficulties of such a car are that in the event of an accident there is a possibility of an explosion of the engine. But the manufacturers took care of this, and if there is mechanical damage, the tank cracks, causing the mixture to escape from the engine.
GoogleCar
Companies are striving to create a car that can both carry a person and park for him. These are the people who see the car of the future. A similar vehicle was proposed by Google. This car is based on the Toyota Prius. It is capable of traveling more than 500 thousand kilometers. However, it can only be operated in Nevada and California for now. There are no laws prohibiting the use of cars on automatic control. The meaning of the machine's operation is that a special radar is installed on its roof, emitting invisible rays. They “examine” the space around them, mirrors help them in this, and the data is transferred to the processor. The bumpers are equipped with touch panels, they allow you to avoid collisions with anyone. The windshield “monitors” with the help of a camera which traffic lights and road signs installed in front or in another part of the road. GPS is responsible for choosing the route. He chooses the most successful and shortest path. published