Written on September 8, 2008 – 8:26 am | by Bogdan Alex |
I keep imagining that in 20 years from now, we’ll be driving hybrid vehicles. I’m not referring to fuel hybrids here. What I mean is a kind of vehicle that may transform into two or more types according to our needs. For example, a car that can turn into a private jet or an amphibious vehicle. Sort of a transformer car, if you may. But that’s just my twisted imagination and it may turn out the intense car traffic can be move skyward, leaving the ground for huge parks and more skyscrapers. Anyway, the more conservative designers think that ground vehicles will still be around in 2030. Check out this modular design envisioned by Mihai Stamati from Chisinau, Moldova.

Not quite built for blazing fast speeds, Stamati’s 2030 concept car still provides some advanced technology, especially to the eco-friendly supporters. According to DVIce, the boxy car has a solar-powered rooftop and back panels, comes with four seats and the sliding doors together with the extended green windows allow for improved visibility. The concept also includes a cylindrical add-on which can be attached to the rear of the vehicle for extra seating. The rear of the car hides two electric engines, as well. As I previously mentioned, the car isn’t fast at all as it tops out at 20 miles per hour, probably being designed for urban driving and promotional purposes.

Futuristic enough, I’d say, and it’s always nice to see Romanian designers presenting their work to the whole world.