It’s finally 2015.
For decades, humans have dreamed of one thing; the ability to sail right past the traffic all those other losers are stuck in in our very own flying car. And at CES, GM showed off a way that, possibly in the near future, you’ll be able to accomplish that wonderful dream.
The Vertical Takeoff and Landing Drone isn’t a reality yet, but GM, in their presentation, envision a time in the not too distant future where it may be more than just a possibility.
We are preparing for a world where advances in electric and autonomous technology make personal air travel possible. It is a concept designed for the moment when time is of (the) essence, and convenience is everything. You’ve been at the office and now you need to get to a meeting across town. The Vertile meets you on the roof and drops you at the Vertiport closest to your destination. It uses a 90- kwh (battery powering an) EV motor to power four rotors as well as air-to-air and air-to-ground communications. As a passenger it represents personal space and a panoramic view of the world passing beneath you. It is a glimpse of what autonomy and Cadillac luxury might look like in the not-too-distant future.
Michael Simcoe, GM VP of Global Design
Granted, the Vertile (VerTILe, or however the name they gave their drone is spelled) is still a hypothetical. It might even simply be a publicity stunt. Then again, GM owns a number of companies that once, during wartime, built aircraft for the military. So nothing’s necessarily off the table.
That said, the Vertile was just one aspect of a presentation focused on the future of electric vehicles.
A luxurious two-seater designed for you and someone very special. This is a special moment in the history of General Motors as we reimagine the future of personal transportation for next five years and beyond, leveraging technology to create a consistent GM brand promise, while also delivering an unrivaled range of electric vehicles across our brands, each with unique personalities that reflect the unique priorities of the millions of customers we serve. Even if you’ve never considered driving an electric car before, over the next five years GMC, Cadillac, Buick, and Chevrolet intend to present you with a vehicle that you’ll fall in love with. And there’s a good chance it will be an EV.
Michael Simcoe, GM VP of Global Design
Well, at the very least, we’ll get to live out the dream of sailing past a gas station while flipping it the bird. It may not be a flying car, but I’ll take it.
Source: MSN
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