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Eco-Friendly Magnetic Cars

Zero Eco Friendly Vehicle

— June 19, 2008 — Autos
In the future, cars could run on magnetic energy. Natalie Bonebrake designed the Zero Eco Friendly Vehicle, pod-like transit based on using magnet power as an environmentally-friendly alternative to fuel.

The mass-transit solution involves little carts hanging from magnetic levitation tracks, propelled forward by the power of magnetic force.

"Once in the pod, a destination is entered and the rail system powers the pod through the city along the appropriate route," Tuvie explains. "This allows the users the comfort of taxi or subway but without all the waiting and expensive fairs.

"Alone the pod allows the users to travel effortlessly through the city, but once connected to the chassis it becomes even more dynamic! This system allows the user to enjoy the freedom of having a car without all the responsibilities of having a car!"

At this time of sky-rocketing gas prices, this is a welcome innovation!
Trend Themes
1. Magnetic Energy Powered Vehicles - The trend shows a shift in focus towards eco-friendly vehicles utilizing magnetic power which offers disruption opportunities to the automotive industry for next-gen vehicle designs and infrastructure.
2. Mass Transit Solutions Using Magnetic Levitation Tracks - The trend towards mass transit solutions using magnetic levitation tracks have the potential to disrupt the transportation industry altogether, with opportunities for developing new infrastructure and collaborative transportation services.
3. Vehicle Chassis Benefits Using Magnetic Energy - The trend of magnetic energy-powered chassis presents a major innovation opportunity for the transportation industry to develop new automation tools to improve road safety and reduce accidents.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can tap into using magnetic energy-powered vehicles and develop next-gen models for private cars for the future.
2. Infrastructure - The infrastructure industry can adapt and build magnetic levitation tracks for future transportation, including mass transit solutions.
3. Transportation - The transportation industry can improve through magnetic energy-powered systems and magnetic levitation technology, potentially improving road safety and reducing accidents through automation.
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