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In its infancy, the automobile looked like its predecessor, the
Coach. With decades of technological progress changed
the design: longitudinal multi-cylindrical engines required longer cups, reduced fuel consumption made cars more aerodynamic to the shape of corners, and inside, the growing safety technology led to lush fairings and for example, to
Flywheels.

The ever faster technological development
also influences the appearance of our cars in the years to come. What is possible is illustrated by these five examples.

already
to be seen in the street (although it is not at all the country)
are creative changes that the electromobility with himself
brings. Because electric motors do not have cooling air opening in
need the front, is already on the models of today like the BMW i3 or the
Kia Soul EV replaced the grille with a smooth surface. the
before closed characterizes also come, especially for the
Models designed by E-drive, such as the compact Stromer VW, which is expected to come into production at the end of 2019. It should be according to Neo media
hot.

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The successor to the Electric Golf also adopts another style feature,
Electric cars today, like the Hyundai Kona Elektro already
Features: aerodynamic wheels. They are stronger
disguised and should thus lead to less turbulence and
reduce the resistance to air. This has a positive effect on the range
out.

Camera instead of exterior mirror

Electromobility also has more fundamental effects on design. Electric motors being more compact than gasoline or diesel, the
The hoods shrink and the pillar A can be placed further forward. The use of batteries in the vehicle floor also contributes to the reorientation
with: short hood, short overhangs, but long wheelbase
and a vehicle more generally built. This creates inside
more space – the next VW Stromer should do the same
The footprint inside the Golf offers as much space as a Pbadat.

Another novelty is expected from the
The cars will look different this year: instead of the exterior mirrors, whose dimensions have increased for years, there are cameras. They transmit traffic and behind the vehicle to screens in the
Interior. The first car in the world with this feature is the
Japan's first available next generation of the Lexus ES mid-size sedan.

Also for
The e-tron electric SUV, whose launch is scheduled for the end of the year, has announced this technology to Audi. It should be beneficial
Air resistance, driving comfort and safety bring. And of course
more creative freedom for designers, but see the
slim camera stand significantly more stylish than clbadic models
Exterior mirrors.

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Another important technological trend is autonomous driving.
Affect significantly the design of the car. According to the will of the designers, the lighting of vehicles should receive new tasks and actively intervene in communication with the environment. Communicating rear lights are relatively simple: a system designed by VW
Taillight can use just under 200 LEDs text in
Current text or symbols represent and others
Warn road users of traffic jams or softness. In another
Stage of development when the car has no driver at all,
For example, displays on the outside of the vehicle can signal to a pedestrian that he can cross the street safely.

readers
the driverless car, will last but not least the interior layout
change radically. Different manufacturers already have ideas for this
Mercedes-Benz with its research vehicle F 015 presented this year
EZ-GO presents the study of a robotic taxi in which pbadengers are sitting on a couch
take a U-shaped seat. Volvo's 360c concept car does not have one either
Driver and serves as long distance shuttle, in which you even in bed
can sleep.