{"id":9145,"date":"2021-11-25T14:38:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T14:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1374115"},"modified":"2021-11-25T14:38:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T14:38:19","slug":"the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=9145","title":{"rendered":"The weirdest future cars at this month\u2019s auto shows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span>With big events like <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/can-iaa-mobility-stay-relevant-and-who-is-it-for\">the German Autoshow<\/a> struggling this year, you might be forgiven to think that COVID-19 has killed the traditional car show. But you\u2019d also be completely wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In China and the US, auto shows are back with a vengeance and they\u2019re not taking any prisoners. In the last couple of weeks, we\u2019ve seen a whole host of cool stuff coming out of the massive <\/span><a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/laautoshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/laautoshow.com\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">LA Auto Show<\/a><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.autoguangzhou.com.cn\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/www.autoguangzhou.com.cn\/#\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Guangzhou International Auto Show<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now, if you\u2019re looking for some serious breakdown on what the&nbsp; shows\u2019 new releases mean, you\u2019ve come to the wrong place. Because I\u2019m much more interested in diving into the vehicles that encompass the weird, the eclectic, and the bizarre.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-message_actions__container c-message__actions\" role=\"group\">\n<p>So let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"c-message_actions__group\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Message shortcuts\" data-qa=\"message-actions\">Hyundai Seven Ioniq<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374134 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1.jpeg\" alt=\"inside the Ionic Seven \" width=\"544\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1.jpeg 544w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1-280x206.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1-184x135.jpeg 184w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1-367x270.jpeg 367w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Hyundai Ioniq Seven blurs the space between home and car.\" data-title=\"Share The Hyundai Ioniq Seven blurs the space between home and car. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Hyundai Ioniq Seven blurs the space between home and car. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The Hyundai Ioniq Seven blurs the space between home and car.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374134\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1.jpeg\" alt=\"inside the Ionic Seven \" width=\"544\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1.jpeg 544w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1-280x206.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1-184x135.jpeg 184w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/ioniq-seven-press-pc-1-367x270.jpeg 367w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I\u2019ve always been fascinated by the notion of the car as&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Third_place\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the third place<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. No longer a just mode of transport, but a place to hang besides work and home.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hyundai describes this car as a \u201cliving room on wheels\u201d and \u201ca premium lounge where you can live life to the fullest.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s a testament to personalized design. Passengers and drivers will have an unprecedented amount of freedom to change the architecture inside their vehicles. The company predicts that no two E-GMP cars will look the same way inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It even comes with a built-in Mini Fridge and the Shoe-care Compartments to \u201crefresh passengers\u2019 footwear.\u201d No, I\u2019m not sure what that means either\u2026 but I&nbsp;<\/span><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">love<\/i><span>&nbsp;how ridiculous it sounds.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374135 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37.jpeg\" alt=\"The Ioniq Seven disinfects passengers and vehicle\" width=\"1131\" height=\"770\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1131px) 100vw, 1131px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37.jpeg 1131w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37-280x191.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37-198x135.jpeg 198w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37-397x270.jpeg 397w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37-796x542.jpeg 796w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Ioniq Seven comes with some serious disinfecting capabilities.\" data-title=\"Share The Ioniq Seven comes with some serious disinfecting capabilities. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Ioniq Seven comes with some serious disinfecting capabilities. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The Ioniq Seven comes with some serious disinfecting capabilities.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374135\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37.jpeg\" alt=\"The Ioniq Seven disinfects passengers and vehicle\" width=\"1131\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37.jpeg 1131w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37-280x191.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37-198x135.jpeg 198w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37-397x270.jpeg 397w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-25-at-13.15.37-796x542.jpeg 796w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span>While the shoe thing might sound indulgent and deeply unnecessary, the Ioniq Seven does come with some more useful features as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"><\/span><span>For example, probably partly due to the pandemic, it comes equipped with a Hygiene Airflow System that takes inspiration from cabin air management from passenger aircraft. The airtight control determines how the air flows inside the vehicle, moves fresh air towards the passengers, and extracts used air out as efficiently as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In addition to that, UVC Sterilization kicks in when passengers leave the vehicle and automatically prepares the car\u2019s interior for the next journey. Neat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Buick GL8 concept car&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374123 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l.jpeg\" alt=\"inside the Buick gI8\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l-796x448.jpeg 796w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Buick GL8 Flagship Concept car features a cool modular four-seat open space layout.\" data-title=\"Share Buick GL8 Flagship Concept car features a cool modular four-seat open space layout. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Buick GL8 Flagship Concept car features a cool modular four-seat open space layout. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Buick GL8 Flagship Concept car features a cool modular four-seat open space layout.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374123\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l.jpeg\" alt=\"inside the Buick gI8\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/buick-gl8-flagship-concept_100816101_l-796x448.jpeg 796w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\" readability=\"12.5\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\" readability=\"20\">\n<p>Buick GL8 Flagship Concept is another autonomous EV. Now what\u2019s particularly cool about it is the modular, four-seat open space layout, with each seat operating on a floor rail system. You might say overly complicated, but I say overly<span>&nbsp;<\/span><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">cool<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><span>It incorporates V2X intelligent mobility technology, \u201cwith seamless connectivity between the vehicle, people, infrastructure and the cloud.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"><\/span><span>Infrastructure AND the cloud? We\u2019re truly living in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Buick smart pod&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374120 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29.jpeg\" alt=\"Inside the Buick Smart Pod\" width=\"1280\" height=\"719\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-280x157.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-481x270.jpeg 481w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-796x447.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Buick Smart Pod looks kinda utilitarian on the outside, but wait until you see the features.\" data-title=\"Share The Buick Smart Pod looks kinda utilitarian on the outside, but wait until you see the features. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Buick Smart Pod looks kinda utilitarian on the outside, but wait until you see the features. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The Buick Smart Pod looks kinda utilitarian on the outside, but wait until you see the features.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374120\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29.jpeg\" alt=\"Inside the Buick Smart Pod\" width=\"1280\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-280x157.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-481x270.jpeg 481w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-796x447.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_Ext_image29-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1374128 size-full js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6.jpeg\" alt=\"The Buick comes with a tea tray. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6-796x530.jpeg 796w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Bonus points for the tea tray!\" data-title=\"Share Bonus points for the tea tray! on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Bonus points for the tea tray! on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Bonus points for the tea tray!<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1374128 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6.jpeg\" alt=\"The Buick comes with a tea tray. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/BuickSmartPod_INT_0270_up_V6-796x530.jpeg 796w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span>The&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/media.gm.com\/media\/cn\/en\/baojun\/news.detail.html\/content\/Pages\/news\/cn\/en\/2021\/Nov\/1119-buick.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/media.gm.com\/media\/cn\/en\/baojun\/news.detail.html\/content\/Pages\/news\/cn\/en\/2021\/Nov\/1119-buick.html\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Buick Smart Pod<\/a><span>&nbsp;is a cute little chonkster, as well as a highly compelling fully autonomous electric concept vehicle. It\u2019s smart cabin supports enhanced navigation and real-time integration with personal devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374139 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat.jpeg\" alt=\"Seat sleep.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat-796x531.jpeg 796w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: A folding table can be reconfigured into a sleep seat.\" data-title=\"Share A folding table can be reconfigured into a sleep seat. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share A folding table can be reconfigured into a sleep seat. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>A folding table can be reconfigured into a sleep seat.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374139\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat.jpeg\" alt=\"Seat sleep.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/2021-Buick-Smart-Pod-Concept-China-Interior-003-cockpit-center-stack-virtual-cockpit-system-folding-table-and-seat-796x531.jpeg 796w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span>But that isn\u2019t all, it also wants to be your office on wheels.&nbsp; The chairs swivel and there\u2019s a table and\u2026 okay maybe it\u2019s a stretch saying it\u2019s trying to be an office.<\/span><span class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"><\/span><span>It does, however, use intelligent voice command and advanced eye-tracking technology. So you can program your personalized suggestions into the car for various functions, from infotainment to comfort to vehicle operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"><\/span><span>Guess you could also create one to fire up Zoom?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To be honest, it isn\u2019t the office possibilities that interest me. The real star of the show is the Buick\u2019s sleep seat, and I bet those&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/against-tesla-transport-authorities-a-toothless-tiger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/against-tesla-transport-authorities-a-toothless-tiger\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">backseat Tesla drivers<\/a><span>&nbsp;would agree.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Barbie electric car&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1373706 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49.png\" alt=\"Barbie Extra EV\" width=\"772\" height=\"510\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49.png 772w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49-280x185.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49-204x135.png 204w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49-409x270.png 409w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Credit: Mattel\" data-title=\"Share Credit: Mattel on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Credit: Mattel on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Credit: Mattel<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1373706\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49.png\" alt=\"Barbie Extra EV\" width=\"772\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49.png 772w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49-280x185.png 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49-204x135.png 204w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-19-at-11.24.49-409x270.png 409w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span>If you\u2019re hungry for something truly weird, look no further than the&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/barbies-gone-electric-doll-life-size-ev-is-marketing-mattels-sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/barbies-gone-electric-doll-life-size-ev-is-marketing-mattels-sustainability\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Barbie electric car<\/a><span>. This full-sized bundle of joy comes with winged doors, an all-pink interior with fluffy headrests, topped off with star-shaped head and taillights. Oh, and the rainbow-painted five-spoke wheels are a particular favorite of mine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But don\u2019t let its looks fool you, the Barbie car is proper machinery. Under the frilly exterior, it\u2019s a modified Fiat 500e convertible, featuring an electric powertrain with 111hp and a 170km of range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Look, while I enjoy pink monstrosities as much as the next person, I\u2019m not sure whether this car just reinforces tired gender stereotypes, or is an actual example of Mattel trying to bag some green cred by jumping or the EV bandwagon. <\/span><span class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"><\/span><span>Does it matter? You decide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GAC Vision Emkoo<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374129 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25.jpeg\" alt=\"GAC Vision Emkoo\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1089\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-280x186.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-407x270.jpeg 407w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-1536x1020.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-796x529.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-1592x1057.jpeg 1592w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The GAC Vision Emkoo takes futurist design to another level.\" data-title=\"Share The GAC Vision Emkoo takes futurist design to another level. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The GAC Vision Emkoo takes futurist design to another level. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The GAC Vision Emkoo takes futurist design to another level.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374129\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25.jpeg\" alt=\"GAC Vision Emkoo\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-280x186.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-407x270.jpeg 407w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-1536x1020.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-796x529.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/download-25-1592x1057.jpeg 1592w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I can hardly wrap my brain around what I\u2019m looking at when I see a picture of the Emkoo\u2026 but it looks rad. Does it get its inspiration from some crazy sci-fi or futuristic manga? No clue, all I know is those hidden wheels are to die for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>I\u2019m not entirely sure what else to say about it.. but the same goes for the company. On its website,&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gac-motor.com\/en\/media\/newsdetail\/id\/214.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.gac-motor.com\/en\/media\/newsdetail\/id\/214.html\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">it simply states<\/a><span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote readability=\"8\">\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cutting-edge EMKOO concept car has a low front and high rear body posture and represents a more refined side of the trend for electrification. Its design has a strong sense of the future, and will guide the designs of a series of upcoming GAC Group models.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374126 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907.jpeg\" alt=\"Inside the GAC Vision Emkoo\" width=\"1640\" height=\"923\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-1592x896.jpeg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Yep, that\u2019s a lounge in the back.\" data-title=\"Share Yep, that\u2019s a lounge in the back. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Yep, that\u2019s a lounge in the back. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Yep, that\u2019s a lounge in the back.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374126\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907.jpeg\" alt=\"Inside the GAC Vision Emkoo\" width=\"1640\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-280x158.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-796x448.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-1592x896.jpeg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/c9e953b49fc34c8c732677de54abe50907-1200x675.jpeg 1200w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It also asserts that the neon-lit cabin and corner lounge are \u201cmetaphors for a shockwave from breaking the sound barrier.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EdisonFuture EF1-T<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374122 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1.jpeg\" alt=\"EdisonFuture EF1-T\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1-280x157.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1-481x270.jpeg 481w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The EdisonFuture EF1-T comes with a retractable solar roof, to charge your car while sitting idle.\" data-title=\"Share The EdisonFuture EF1-T comes with a retractable solar roof, to charge your car while sitting idle. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The EdisonFuture EF1-T comes with a retractable solar roof, to charge your car while sitting idle. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>The EdisonFuture EF1-T comes with a retractable solar roof, to charge your car while sitting idle.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1374122\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1.jpeg\" alt=\"EdisonFuture EF1-T\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1-280x157.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/11\/Armadillo_2-600x337-1-481x270.jpeg 481w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ok, confession time, I have a thing for solar vehicles. <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-next-big-mobility-innovation-is-solar-electric-vehicles-from-startups\">Solar electric vehicles<\/a> are<\/span> an important part of the future of sustainable mobility, and I\u2019ll fight anyone who thinks otherwise.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/edisonfuture.com\/#pu-header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EdisonFuture<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is a subsidiary of the Chinese renewable energy company SPI Energy. Unveiled at the LA Auto show, the truck shows that Ford, <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/is-rivian-the-cybertruck-killer\">Rivian<\/a>, and Tesla aren\u2019t the only pickup trucks in town. Their earlier <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/what-you-need-to-know-about-solar-powered-cars-and-electric-vehicles\">solar<\/a> electric delivery van is equally impressive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019ll be available in the three models, with the Super model&nbsp;<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">including three engines&nbsp;<\/b>and reaching a range of 450 miles (EPA estimate), which brings that range just a little under other <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">EV trucks on the market<\/b>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"><\/span>But what\u2019s so cool about the EdisonFuture in particular? Not much, really. I just like the way it looks and can\u2019t help but to celebrate any new addition to my beloved solar cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So we\u2019ve some pretty cool ideas turned into prototypes and concept cars. How much of this translates into future releases is anyone\u2019s guess, but you have to love the creativity.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/the-weirdest-future-cars-at-this-months-auto-shows\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With big events like the German Autoshow struggling this year, you might be forgiven to think that COVID-19 has killed the traditional car show. But you\u2019d also be completely wrong. 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