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MAG magnetic car concept is a MAGnificent car of the future
Let’s just leapfrog all those other ideas for energy-saving car tech and hop into this magnetically-driven ride, shall we? While Slovak designer Matúš Procháczka’s concept is prettier than sexy four-inch spike heels, it’ll definitely take some major infrastructure modification to make it a reality. It requires all roads to have embedded magnetic panels, quite a job for the millions of miles of highways and byways all over the world today.
Anyway, if that major hurdle is overcome, this idea could get some traction. Its electric engine’s polarity would match that of the road, reducing the effective weight of the vehicle by 50%. At the same time, we’re guessing the tires would have reversed polarity, sticking the vehicle to the road like a fly on flypaper and pushing around this zippy little runabout like there's no tomorrow.
Even though it’s a far-fetched design concept, we think it’s simply beautiful.
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Design Blog, via Oh Gizmo
By GreenOfaKind at 5:56 PM ON 07/31/08
I think another hurtle is the splash of water and mud on your head when it runs over a puddle - other than that - very cool design.
By moeStar at 3:17 PM ON 08/01/08
This I like. If it were available now I would own 2. I would like to know more about this concept if possible.
By Xelothen at 6:18 PM ON 08/02/08
Well, it looks pretty nice, I wouldnt mind giving it a little drive or two..
..But it doesnt look like something I would feel very safe in..
By odusanyaka at 10:35 PM ON 08/02/08
this seems like it would be really cheap, its just a huge magnet with wheels, what would be expensive would be the renovation of the roads
By 9sholmes at 7:32 PM ON 08/07/08
This idea seems cool, but I think this idea needs to be blended into the hybrid car concepts that are being used.
By oldmaster at 2:51 PM ON 08/13/08
Where is the drain for when it fills with water? This design assumes everyone will be driving in tunnels or California. It's just a bathtub.
By Kiril at 4:36 AM ON 08/23/08
The class design, is similar to a heel. Would like to be driven by such machine.
By xbethx at 2:12 PM ON 02/12/09
i think this car is insperational to other people because it has alot of features and qualities that is good in a car and it is also beneficial to our planet tnx for listen peeps.
By thaman at 8:48 PM ON 02/21/09
Sexy, but where are the airbags? Heck, where are the SEATBELTS? All of those magnetic requirements would be super expensive...not only that, but studies show that high and constant exposure to high magnetic fields leads to leukemia...it makes sense, since we have iron in our blood, and iron is attracted to magnets
By baby face at 2:13 PM ON 03/06/09
that car is gangster 4real i like it i think my mom would be stupid anuff to drive i think it looks fuuny
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