3. Flesby II
Year Made: 2017
Estimated Cost: Undisclosed
Car and Driver described this concept car as the “undulating airbag car,” which looks like it came straight out of a “Teletubby nightmare.” They have a point, as the Flesby II is certainly unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. The Flesby II, despite its strange appearance, is perhaps one of the safest concept cars out there.
Flesby II @KarlSmithStudio / Twitter.com
The rubbery exterior is made of a proprietary polymer called “e-rubber,” according to Toyoda Gosei. The skin of the car is “activated” when the driver is in a collision. The interior of the car is almost cocoon-like, with a soft lining. Electrical currents run through the exterior, and it’s assumed the car will run on electricity as well. Gosei imagines it will be on lots by 2030.
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