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This website talks about what new features will be added to the future cars and how they may help us.

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Car companies have recently been telling us what the car of 2020 will be like: autonomous is one word used, electric is another, and it will be connected to the internet too. Sound exciting? It is, but it's doubtful you'll find all of this on the forecourt in the next seven years (cars typically get completely redesigned every five to seven years). However, the directions being proposed are a very good starting point to look even further and ask the question: what might the car of 2050 look like?

For a start, will there even be cars in 2050? Will an invention that will be 150 years old by then be replaced by something better? Will environmental concerns kill it? Will people become tired of getting behind the wheel, as recent studies suggest? The answer seems to be "maybe", but the reality is that the automobile is a very liberating and flexible means of transportation. It fulfills people's desire to move around freely and independently. And - done right - the automobile can be a sustainable and safe means of transportation.

But we must also acknowledge this form of mobility comes at a premium, as polar ice melts, megacities become suffocated by smog and congestion, resources dwindle, and around 1.2 million people get killed in traffic accidents globally every year. We know why: we want to be mobile, and our mobility has some negative implications.

So what can - actually, must - we do in order to make the automobile of the year 2050 cleaner, safer, leaner and still enjoyable to use? This is a crucial question: mass-motorisation in emerging countries means there will be more than three billion vehicles on the planet in 2050, compared with around one billion today.
Hands-free driving
The automobile in 2050 will be self-driving. Companies are working on concepts allowing cars to cruise along on the highway without driver intervention, many of which are likely to be seen on our roads.

There is the Super Cruise from General Motors, which controls the vehicle on long highway stretches when not much is happening. Then there is the Traffic Jam Assistant from BMW; cars move along in a congested traffic area just like a school of fish. Or there's Road Train from the European Satre project which includes Volvo, where one vehicle with a professional driver leads a platoon of other vehicles, connected virtually and following like pearls on a string along the highway - turning the commute into possibly more productive time as the drivers can now work or rest. And when the car makes it to its destination, it can park itself in a high-tech parking structure, just as Audi has demonstrated.

Will the driver need to do anything at all? Will there still be a steering wheel? Cars will probably require that drivers monitor what the vehicle does and switch from one mode to another - such as highway driving to city driving. There will probably still be a steering wheel, but some models could have a little joystick that the driver only uses rarely.

Driving is likely to get much safer (human error still accounts for the majority of all accidents) and also much more efficient, as centralised traffic control will lead to a smoother flow and less congestion. But how much of an effect this new technology has will depend on how widely it is rolled out.

The changes might not stop there. We may also have some other kinds of automobiles, which are small, highly efficient mobility pods similar to the GM EN-V concept or autonomous vehicles like the Induct Navia. These will be urban, flexible solutions to move people around.

In many metro areas, a well-organised public transportation system will be the most effective way to move large numbers of people. However, some commuters might not want to take it, either because of network problems, schedules or safety concerns. Publicly organised on-demand transportation systems that can accommodate up to six people will bring travellers automatically to their destination in downtown areas, and then move on to serve others. Customers will simply enter their destination and payment information - think of it as a totally automated taxi system.
Digital frontier
Personal mobility will become more of a service, one that companies such as Google have recognised. The search and computing giant has become strongly involved in creating automated vehicles. And some think the car needs to serve us in other ways, whether we drive it or it drives itself. Many car companies are already working with Apple to integrate Siri into automobiles, creating virtual personal assistants in the car to help us with routes, traffic information, and the scheduling of our day. Our vehicles will be fully integrated into the digital lifestyle of 2050 - whatever that turns out to be.

It is hard to imagine what the world of Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google will be like in 30 years time, but we can assume that everything that has a digital representation will be available in our cars. The automobile seems to be the final frontier for the digital lifestyle - some people want to be disconnected while driving - but in decades to come it will be completely connected and - hopefully - safe to use.

But what will actually drive these cars? Electricity? Hydrogen? Or will it still guzzle petrol and diesel? At first glance, one might think the good-old internal combustion engine is on its way out. However, its demise may not be quite so quick. In general, the daily commute will be in an electric vehicle with no combustion engine. The electricity grid is likely to include a much higher percentage of renewable energy by then, so everyday driving will be cleaner as well. But what about longer trips? Batteries might allow a 500-mile range, but they might be heavy and expensive, and recharging them might take time.

So, the ultimate solution for long-distance car travel might still be a combustion engine. Research is underway by institutions and car companies across the world to further improve efficiency and cut emissions. In 2050 a small, turbo-charged, rotary engine might serve as a range extender - used only a few days a year, but good to have on board. Another range extender might be wireless power transfer to the vehicle as it moves along the highway.

An alternative is hydrogen-powered vehicles, converting hydrogen into electricity in a fuel cell. This would result in a smooth electric drive and only water vapour coming out the tailpipe. While fuel-cell technology has already come a long way ( Daimler and Toyota are at the forefront of this evolution), there are still challenges to overcome, such as where to get the hydrogen from. It is unclear if there will be an answer by 2050.
Morphing motors
People value flexibility; just as they have come to expect it from their smartphones and laptops, so will they want it from their car? As mobile technology has allowed us to make decisions on everything in an instant and away from home, we will want those same freedoms in our cars.

The commuter of the future may have a "personal mobility portfolio", with the car being only one part of it. An automobile might be there to drive for pleasure on the weekend (the affection for the car will probably not go away completely). As mobile internet becomes ever-more powerful it will be totally normal and convenient to step out on the street and make an immediate decision. You could hail a self-driving shared vehicle. You could jump into the car of a social-media friend, who just happens to be driving by and going in the same direction. Or you will take public transportation if is the best option. The car will be totally integrated into a greater mobility network.

We are already seeing beyond existing car-sharing schemes, such as ZipCar, where people can book cars for the hours in which they actaully need them. There will be a network of different options to integrate services in places such as airports, all of them combined in one app on our 2050 communication device. We basically tell the app where we want to go and, based on our preferences, three different optimised transportation modes will be offered, similar to the three different routes that a GPS navigation system offers us today.

There's one more question to ask: what will the 2050 car look like? Will we still be able to recognise it? It might still have a steering wheel, maybe just a joystick. It is safe to assume that it will still have four seats and wheels and might still resemble a metal box. But that's where the similarities may end.

Carbon fibre or other lightweight material might replace steel. The design will be a mix of efficient contours (low aerodynamic drag) and emotional styling. And maybe there will be some sort of morphing shape. MIT has looked into some very promising vehicle concepts that allow for small footprint in the city and a more safety and dynamic configuration for the open road.

The car of 2050 might be relatively easy to recognise, which might not be true for the phone or computer. This is because a car is a car is a car - it is supposed to transport people and goods and as long as people continue to be as tall as they are cars won't look too much different. But the personal automobile as we know it will have much competition: from remote-controlled, on-demand pod and personalised public transportation. And in our livable cities, good old-fashioned walking and cycling, too.
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The cars we'll be driving in the world of 2050

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Car companies have recently been telling us what the car of 2020 will be like: autonomous is one word used, electric is another, and it will be connected to the internet too. Sound exciting? It is, but it's doubtful you'll find all of this on the forecourt in the next seven years (cars typically get completely redesigned every five to seven years).

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Why there was less traveling before the first car was invented?

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Why there was less traveling before the first car was invented?

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This picture shows that people had to bring everything with them if they wanted to move and it was uncomtorble because there were no sidewalks either.

Source:http://auto.howstuffworks.com/cars-dominant-form-transportation1.htm

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How many cars are produced each year and which country produces the most cars?

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How many cars are produced each year and which country produces the most cars?

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This website shows that the amount of cars being produced each year has a steady rate of 40 to 60 million. It also says that China produces the most amount of cars

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Cars produced in the world - Worldometers

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Total number of cars produced in the world this year. Automobiles produced globally every year

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Gas is the main fuel of the car and prices are rising from earlier times because of the new cars.

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Cars are used a lot around the world and this world map shows in which areas it's used the most.

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Cars are used in many ways, but I think the most unique way is Sports car Racing

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The prestige of storied marques such as Porsche, Audi, Corvette, Ferrari, Jaguar, Bentley, Aston Martin, Lotus, Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW is built in part upon success in sports car racing and the World Sportscar Championship. These makers' top road cars have often been very similar both in engineering and styling to those raced.

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How much is the car used compared to other transportations

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How much is the car used compared to other transportations

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If you look at the bar graph, you can see that the car is the 3rd most used transportation.

Source:http://www.templetons.com/brad/transit-myth.html

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Before the Car was invented, people had to walk to most places. After the car came about, transportation became a lot easier.

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The first form of transport was, of course, Shanks pony (the human foot!). However people eventually learned to use animals for transport. Donkeys and horses were probably domesticated between 4,000 and 3,000 BC (obviously the exact date is not known). Camels were domesticated slightly later between 3,000 and 2,000 BC.

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This website shows the different types of Eco Friendly Cars and how it helps the environment.

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The environmentally friendly car (also known as a green car, or eco friendly car) is a vehicle that emits low carbon compounds when it runs. The low emission makes the environment safer because changes in climate and health hazards that result from the inhalation of carbon compounds are greatly reduced.

Environmentally friendly cars use less toxic fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel and natural gas.

Apart from being environmentally friendly, green cars also have the advantage of saving money since the alternative fuels they use do not burn as fast as the conventional types.

These features are the major reasons why many people are now opting to drive one and there are plenty of choices out there.

Electric cars

As the name suggests, an electric car runs on electricity and not a combination of gas and another fuel source. Sometimes called all-electric vehicles (EVs), they are propelled by at least one electric motor that derives its energy from rechargable battery packs.

This is arguably your most environmentally friendly option because there are no tailpipe pollutants. Sounds good, but remember that the power plant producing the electricity often admits pollutants. Using wind, solar and nuclear power to generate the electricity will eliminate most pollutants.

Hybrid Cars

A hybrid car is one that has more than one source of power for its movement. It usually has an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Other sources of power for hybrids include radio waves, electromagnetic fields, hydrogen, liquid nitrogen and petrol.
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There are several advantages of buying a hybrid car. Different states in the United States give incentives to people that purchase them. In addition, they emit less carbon dioxide and other gases that can cause greenhouse effect.

Because the energy they use is clean, the engine is highly efficient and tends to last longer than the conventional type.

Most of them come with warranties for the battery, electric motor and other expensive components. Hybrid cars have some disadvantages anyway. One of them is that it costs more than the conventional type.

They are usually more expensive by about $2,000 to $5,000. Also, the spare parts of such cars are scarce and sometimes more expensive.

Again, their weights are usually more due to the presence of battery packs.

Biodiesel Cars

These are cars that run on fuels made from vegetable oil, such as canola, sunflower, soy, and hemp. Waste (used) vegetable oil can also be utilized as biodiesel but must be processed before use.
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Biodiesel cars can often save money in the long run since the their fuels are less expensive and sometimes even free. For example, some restaurants will give away their used vegetable oil, when then can in turn be used as fuel. Another benefit of biodiesel cars is that if they their use becomes more predominate, the United States will have less need to import oil since local farmers will be encouraged to produce more oil.

This will also increase mechanized farming and the provision of more jobs.

Ethanol Cars

Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from starch crops, like corn. Most ethanol cars use 85 percent ethanol while the remaining 15 percent is made up of unleaded gasoline.

The low amount of gasoline in the ethanol makes emission much safer for the environment.

It causes a lower increase in greenhouse gases and the fuel itself is biodegradable. Also, since ethanol is mostly made from corn, dependency on domestic farming will also increase if ethanol cars were to become a more popular choice among consumers.

Who knew corn was so versatile?

Natural Gas Cars

The natural gas car uses two types of fuels: compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas. In 2010, about 12.7 million natural gas vehicles were sold throughout the world. Unlike gasoline vehicles, the engines of natural gas cars are less resistant to corrosion.

In addition, there is low emission of carbon compounds and the particulates released are cleaner. The cost of natural gas is lower than that of gasoline, which can save consumers a lot of money at the pump. Gasoline costs about 33 percent more than an equal volume of natural gas. The financial savings of going green don't stop at the pump. According to Auto.Loan, certain EPA certified green cars can save an additional 0.5% on loan financing as well (see article " Bad Credit Auto Loans ")

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In the United States, natural gas is sufficient and supplied even in rural areas so it is unlikely to experience shortage or scarcity. Furthermore, owners of natural gas cars can make more realistic budgets on fuel usage because its price is usually stable (even more stable than other petroleum fuels).

Finally, vehicles that operate on natural gas are easier and less expensive to maintain since the engine does not easily corrode and fuel burns easily without leaving much particles in the engine. However, natural gas cars are more expensive than gasoline cars but many people believe that the benefits outweigh the costs.

This article is a resource created by Cheap Car Insurance meant to educate and raise awareness concerning environmentally friendly cars. Sharing is permissible. Please contact us if you have any questions. Get a car insurance quote in your area.

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The environmentally friendly car (also known as a green car, or eco friendly car) is a vehicle that emits low carbon compounds when it runs. The low emission makes the environment safer because changes in climate and health hazards that result from the inhalation of carbon compounds are greatly reduced.

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This are some of the newest cars that are being created through computer programs.

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Some of the latest concept cars of the future. The Slide Show Consisted of Pictures From the Internet (Google, Discovery Channel, Daily Planet) were some of My Main Resources. I Do Not Claim or Own These Pictures, They are only For ENTERTAINMENT Purposes Only -crazcameraman

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The Model T was the most popular car during the 1900's.Source: http://www.carlustblog.com/2009/12/ford-model-t.html