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Ford has shown a flying look into the future with the Evos concept that uses 'the cloud'.
But it won’t fly into production. The car, which will be unveiled at Frankfurt motor show next week, features four gullwing doors that are designed to attract attention, and points to cars accessing information from 'the cloud'.
And sadly – because it’s probably the sexiest thing Ford has done since the first Model-T – it’s very, very unlikely to be built. However, that won’t stop us asking the question. Repeatedly. Pester power might just work.
And the Blue Oval says the technology in the car does point to the future for Ford. “While you will never see this car on the road, the next generation of Ford products around the world will display many of the distinctive design ideas and advanced technologies it showcases,” says Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of global product development.
A big focus for that future will be on technology being developed to allow the driver to better interact with the vehicle. This will include links to the driver’s personalised information, with Ford talking a lot about the ‘cloud-connected lifestyle’.
Essentially, a car like the Evos would be able to access the driver’s information and combine it with the data on driving style and preferences to offer the best-suited steering, handling and engine response combinations.
It could automatically play the same music or news program that was just streaming at home, or heat or cool the interior to an ideal temperature before the driver gets in without having to be requested by predicting departure time based on his calendar. Wirelessly communicating with devices in the home, it could close the garage door and switch off the lights automatically as it pulls away.
“This cloud-connected vision shows the enormous potential of tailoring the driving experience to suit the exact personal tastes and moods of the driver,” says Paul Mascarenas, chief technical officer and vice president of Ford Research and Innovation. “From recommending a great driving road from friends on your social networks or resetting your alarm clock to let you sleep in when a morning meeting gets cancelled!”
WATCH THE VIDEO of the Ford Evos.
