Technology is advancing day by day in the modern world as organisations are making breakthrough achievements on a regular basis. There are a few industries in the world that are really dynamic and there is a wide scope for taking things to another level. The automobile industry, relatively new as compared to others, has been on a constant path of progress. Companies have high investment budgets that are spent in research in order to develop technologies and top class vehicles. Southeast Asian firms, in particular, are known for having extensively advanced research units that are dedicated towards improving comfort and driving dynamics. Now, according to sources, Japanese car maker Toyota has taken its future plans to a higher notch in terms of technology. Reports have claimed that the firm is going to develop a car that will have the capability to change colours.
Sources suggest that ToyotaA is going to produce a concept car with chameleon-like characteristics. This vehicle, as per rumours, is going to change colours in accordance with the mood of driver. In addition, this concept car will suggest potential destinations after detecting facial expression of driver and give warning regarding blind spots. If reports are to be believed then this concept vehicle is going to be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show, which will be held in November. Despite the news about this vehicle surfacing, it is closely under the wraps and has been given a codename Toyota FV2. Still in the production stage, this car will developed by researching into applications regarding humanoid robots and the usage of face recognition.
An official, a part of Toyota's Product Planning Group, spoke about the target audience of this car and the kind of progress this project has made. "The car will appeal to future consumers of the digital generation, who have been used to smartphones or iPads from a young age. Given that the technology is still at a very early stage of development, it's challenging for us to figure out the extent to which the car can read emotions," he was quoted as saying. Industry experts have praised Toyota for developing this sort of technology and the contribution it is trying to make to the world of automobiles. Although this is a far-fetched possibility, experts feel that with time, dedication, research and patience, it could be turned into a reality.
There are a number of car makers throughout the globe that are trying to work towards the reduction of human errors and thereby, reduce accidents. Toyota has joined the bandwagon of a couple of other organisations that are working towards the same. American giant General Motors, according to sources, has been working on cars that are majorly technology assisted and could eventually drive themselves. Other than General Motors, Internet giant Google is also working on producing driver less cars, which have been found testing in USA, reports have claimed.
Japanese car maker, along with the colour-changing vehicle, is also expected to display a concept model that will be powered by hydrogen at Tokyo Motor Show. As per reports, this car is one part of the plan, which aims at the introduction of a fuel-cell car around the year 2015. Sources close to the company claim that the exteriors of this car have been inspired by a catamaran. It is being said that this car, a four-seater, will come with a range of 500 km minimum and the capability to refuel in about three minutes. Speculations are rife that Toyota wants to be a world-leader in terms of technology, which is the main reason why it is moving so aggressively in the same direction. Recently, automobile media in Japan were offered a test drive of a fuel-cell sedan prototype. Apart from Toyota, other firms making inroads in this direction are Honda, Daimler AG and Hyundai. Industry experts feel that these trends are really healthy and could prove to be beneficial in the long run if costs of such projects are kept in check.
