Wheeless cars?

[Fanbelt]

I just came across old news about Audi Shark, a conceptual four-ringed hovercraft which won an Audi's design competition. I wonder how it looks like, as the video about it has been removed from YouTube.

 

[jason]

Was this the one you saw?

YouTube - Audi Shark Concept

 

[Fanbelt]

Yeah, that's it. Thanks Jason for embedding the video. It looks awesome, right? Do you think there chance the concept car will go into mass production someday?

 

[Chaoticdriver]

That's fantastic. Using hovercraft technology, I guess the car would be more fuel efficient compared to the regular cars (or not?). Hope someday our automotive technology is advanced enough to support production of the car.

 

[Byker]

Wow! That would take some getting used to, but I like it. I'd like not having to buy tires, too. I wonder if it's possible that we'll be using those one day.

 

[Chaoticdriver]

Good point Byker. Tires are getting more expensive now and I would love not to spend my money on them. The government doesn't need to spend too much money from tax payers on building highway systems either.

 

[MaximumSpeed]

I can't help but wonder about the downsides. I know there would be plenty of pros for a vehicle like this (not even counting it's awesome looks!) but nothing is perfect.

 

[Fanbelt]

Well, I agree with you, nothing is perfect. It would be a wonderful car but it wouldn't work, you couldn't push the car to get it started.