# Magnetic Pod Cars 2050 Audi RM Concept Gets Power and Speed From Train Tracks By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-audi-rm References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/futuristic-audi-rm-car-is-magnetic-literally/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?individual_id=267220) I guess planning for the future is becoming a hot topic because everybody seems to be doing it (or has been for a while now). Audi doesn’t look to be breaking away from that trend with the new [2050 Audi RM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron). The RM has enough room to hold 3 people and is simply for travel from point A to point B (yeah right, with a body like that). The special part about this [futuristic car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit) is that it operates on a magnetic levitation systems, which means it derives electrical power and more speed while on train tracks. While on the tracks in MagLev (magnetic levitation) mode, the Audi RM uses an [automated driving system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-aipowered-personal-assistant) for enhanced safety. Science is a scary and weird place that I choose not to question; however, I wouldn’t mind the hovering car. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Magnetic Levitation Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing more efficient and advanced magnetic levitation systems for transportation. - **Automated Driving Systems:** Opportunity exists to further enhance the safety and capabilities of automated driving systems for magnetic pod cars. - **Future Transportation:** The concept of magnetic pod cars presents an opportunity to explore and develop innovative solutions for transportation in the future. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore new possibilities in designing and manufacturing magnetic pod cars for future transportation needs. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from disruptive innovations in magnetic levitation systems and automated driving technologies for efficient and sustainable travel. - **Technology:** The technology industry can contribute to the development of advanced systems and infrastructure required for magnetic pod cars to become a reality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Electric Performance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt.md) - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md) - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md)