{"id":17780,"date":"2024-07-27T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=17780"},"modified":"2024-07-25T10:41:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T17:41:34","slug":"failed-automotive-innovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Groundbreaking Car Innovations That Never Hit the Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The automotive industry is no stranger to ambitious prototypes that never see the light of day. Many such innovations falter, trapped by technical difficulties, financial constraints, or practical limitations. This article explores a selection of these failed concepts, examining why they didn&#8217;t make the transition from imaginative blueprints to the open road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Hydrogen-Powered_Cars\" title=\"Hydrogen-Powered Cars\">Hydrogen-Powered Cars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Flying_Car\" title=\"Flying Car\">Flying Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Self-Healing_Paint\" title=\"Self-Healing Paint\">Self-Healing Paint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Solar-Powered_Cars\" title=\"Solar-Powered Cars\">Solar-Powered Cars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Magnetic_Suspension_System\" title=\"Magnetic Suspension System\">Magnetic Suspension System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Diagonal_Parking\" title=\"Diagonal Parking\">Diagonal Parking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Shape-Shifting_Car_Body_for_Aerodynamics\" title=\"Shape-Shifting Car Body for Aerodynamics\">Shape-Shifting Car Body for Aerodynamics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Fords_Automatic_Seat_Belts\" title=\"Ford\u2019s Automatic Seat Belts\">Ford\u2019s Automatic Seat Belts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Laser_Headlights\" title=\"Laser Headlights\">Laser Headlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Biometric_Driver_Recognition_System\" title=\"Biometric Driver Recognition System\">Biometric Driver Recognition System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#External_Airbags\" title=\"External Airbags\">External Airbags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Amphibious_Cars\" title=\"Amphibious Cars\">Amphibious Cars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Voice-Controlled_Vehicles\" title=\"Voice-Controlled Vehicles\">Voice-Controlled Vehicles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Virtual_Reality_Dashboards\" title=\"Virtual Reality Dashboards\">Virtual Reality Dashboards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#Retractable_Steering_Wheels\" title=\"Retractable Steering Wheels\">Retractable Steering Wheels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#20_Questions_You_Need_to_Ask_Your_Car_Dealer_Before_You_Buy\" title=\"20 Questions You Need to Ask Your Car Dealer Before You Buy\">20 Questions You Need to Ask Your Car Dealer Before You Buy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/failed-automotive-innovations\/#10_Surprising_Ways_Electric_Car_Production_Hurts_the_Environment\" title=\"10 Surprising Ways Electric Car Production Hurts the Environment\">10 Surprising Ways Electric Car Production Hurts the Environment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrogen-Powered_Cars\"><\/span>Hydrogen-Powered Cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hydrogen-Powered-Cars.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hydrogen-Powered-Cars.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hydrogen-Powered-Cars-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hydrogen-Powered-Cars-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Scharfsinn \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/man-fuels-car-hydrogen-clean-transportation-2249753603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrogen-powered cars promise a zero-emissions future, using hydrogen fuel cells to produce electricity. However, they struggled due to the high cost of production, storage difficulties, and lack of fueling infrastructure. The technology faced stiff competition from battery electric vehicles, which rapidly decreased in cost and increased in availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flying_Car\"><\/span>Flying Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Flying-Car.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Flying-Car.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Flying-Car-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Flying-Car-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Flying-Car-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Robert Way \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/shanghaichinaaugust-7th-2022-xpeng-voyager-x2-2187389331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The flying car has been a staple of futuristic visions but has consistently failed to materialize as a viable product. Challenges include safety concerns, regulatory hurdles, the need for pilot training for drivers, and the technological complexities involved in creating a vehicle capable of both driving and flying efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Healing_Paint\"><\/span>Self-Healing Paint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Self-Healing-Paint.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Self-Healing-Paint.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Self-Healing-Paint-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Self-Healing-Paint-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Rabizo Anatolii \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/process-applying-ceramic-protective-coat-on-2215723275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-healing paint technology, which automatically repairs scratches, seemed promising. However, it failed to become widely adopted due to the high costs associated with the technology and limitations in its effectiveness, particularly with deeper scratches that could not self-repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar-Powered_Cars\"><\/span>Solar-Powered Cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Solar-Powered-Cars.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Solar-Powered-Cars.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Solar-Powered-Cars-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Solar-Powered-Cars-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Joseph Sohm \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/solar-powered-car-electric-500-az-176576753\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar-powered cars use photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into energy. Despite their appeal for sustainability, they have not been practical for mainstream use due to their limited power output, reliance on sunny weather, and the inefficiency of current solar technology in providing enough energy for everyday vehicle use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnetic_Suspension_System\"><\/span>Magnetic Suspension System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Magnetic-Suspension-System.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Magnetic-Suspension-System.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Magnetic-Suspension-System-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Magnetic-Suspension-System-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: John_T \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/technical-photo-structure-modern-car-rear-2025066530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnetic suspension systems promised a smoother ride by using magnets to levitate the car slightly off the ground, reducing friction. However, the cost and complexity of the technology, along with challenges in maintenance and durability, prevented it from moving beyond the concept stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagonal_Parking\"><\/span>Diagonal Parking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Diagonal-Parking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Diagonal-Parking.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Diagonal-Parking-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Diagonal-Parking-768x447.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: suprajyatop \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-park-parking-diagonally-well-organized-585038983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea of diagonal parking was to maximize parking efficiency and space utilization. Although theoretically effective, it required significant changes to infrastructure and driving patterns, which proved too disruptive and costly to implement widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shape-Shifting_Car_Body_for_Aerodynamics\"><\/span>Shape-Shifting Car Body for Aerodynamics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shape-Shifting-Car-Body-for-Aerodynamics.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shape-Shifting-Car-Body-for-Aerodynamics.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shape-Shifting-Car-Body-for-Aerodynamics-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shape-Shifting-Car-Body-for-Aerodynamics-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Frame Stock Footage \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/long-shot-scientists-using-vr-technology-1732980851\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some concepts proposed vehicles with bodies that could change shape to optimize aerodynamics dynamically. The complexity and cost of developing reliable mechanisms capable of enduring real-world driving conditions led to these ideas being shelved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fords_Automatic_Seat_Belts\"><\/span>Ford\u2019s Automatic Seat Belts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fords-Automatic-Seat-Belts.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fords-Automatic-Seat-Belts.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fords-Automatic-Seat-Belts-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fords-Automatic-Seat-Belts-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fords-Automatic-Seat-Belts-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Kwangmoozaa \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/seat-belt-modern-car-532376815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ford and other manufacturers introduced automatic seat belts to comply with safety regulations. These systems often proved cumbersome and were unpopular with consumers, leading to their replacement with airbags and manual seat belts enhanced by tensioners and advanced pretension systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laser_Headlights\"><\/span>Laser Headlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Laser-Headlights.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Laser-Headlights.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Laser-Headlights-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Laser-Headlights-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: MOUTASEM PHOTOGRAPHY \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/uaedubai-20231115-closeup-bmw-laser-headlight-2388600941\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser headlights provide superior brightness and range compared to LED lights. While they have appeared in some high-end models, the high cost and concerns over eye safety in accidents have limited their adoption across the broader automotive market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biometric_Driver_Recognition_System\"><\/span>Biometric Driver Recognition System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Biometric-Driver-Recognition-System.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Biometric-Driver-Recognition-System.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Biometric-Driver-Recognition-System-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Biometric-Driver-Recognition-System-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: NONGASIMO \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/search-data-security-technology-concept-transport-2171679881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Biometric systems for driver recognition and personalization were explored as a way to enhance security and user experience. However, privacy concerns, system reliability in different conditions, and the high cost of implementation have curtailed their widespread adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"External_Airbags\"><\/span>External Airbags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/External-Airbags.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/External-Airbags.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/External-Airbags-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/External-Airbags-768x425.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: BACHTUB DMITRII \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-accident-345218948\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>External airbags aimed to reduce the impact of a collision on the vehicle\u2019s exterior and occupants. The technology faced multiple hurdles, including the difficulty of accurately deploying them in a crash scenario, additional weight, and high costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amphibious_Cars\"><\/span>Amphibious Cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Amphibious-Cars.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Amphibious-Cars.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Amphibious-Cars-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Amphibious-Cars-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Michal Stipek \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/zurich-switzerland-july-6-2019-people-2448811069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cars that could transition from land to water were developed as prototypes. Despite their novelty and utility in specific scenarios, their practicality on roads and open waters was limited, making them impractical for mass production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voice-Controlled_Vehicles\"><\/span>Voice-Controlled Vehicles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Voice-Controlled-Vehicles.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Voice-Controlled-Vehicles.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Voice-Controlled-Vehicles-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Voice-Controlled-Vehicles-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: jamesteohart \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-interior-self-driving-auto-pilot-1396446143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While voice control is used for infotainment systems, fully voice-controlled vehicles that operate without physical controls failed to advance due to reliability issues, the complexity of accurately interpreting human speech and safety concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Reality_Dashboards\"><\/span>Virtual Reality Dashboards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Virtual-Reality-Dashboards.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Virtual-Reality-Dashboards.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Virtual-Reality-Dashboards-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Virtual-Reality-Dashboards-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Gorodenkoff \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/futuristic-concept-stylish-businessman-setting-location-2064717062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual reality dashboards are intended to replace traditional controls with VR interfaces, enhancing the driving experience with futuristic displays. However, issues with driver distraction, motion sickness, and the high cost of implementation have prevented their adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retractable_Steering_Wheels\"><\/span>Retractable Steering Wheels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Retractable-Steering-Wheels.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Retractable-Steering-Wheels.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Retractable-Steering-Wheels-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Retractable-Steering-Wheels-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Prokop Harazim \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/prague-czechia-november-09-2023-interior-2392579059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Retractable steering wheels were proposed for autonomous cars to provide more space when the car is driving itself. Safety concerns, regulatory approval, and the slow advancement of fully autonomous driving technology have delayed their introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 Hidden Challenges of Owning a Muscle Car<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-240.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-240.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-240-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-240-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: AS photo family \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/shocked-man-standing-near-his-broken-2304157271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With their roaring engines and iconic silhouettes, muscle cars are the poster children of a bygone era of raw power and unbridled passion. But beneath their shiny hoods and alluring exteriors lie stories untold\u2014of quirks, kinks, and occasional hiccups. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/10-hidden-challenges-of-owning-a-muscle-car\/ss-BB1lN5F4?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=13\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/10-hidden-challenges-of-owning-a-muscle-car\/ss-BB1lN5F4?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Questions_You_Need_to_Ask_Your_Car_Dealer_Before_You_Buy\"><\/span>20 Questions You Need to Ask Your Car Dealer Before You Buy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-241.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-241.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-241-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-241-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: UfaBizPhoto \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/professional-car-mechanic-working-under-hood-2135377195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Buying a car is a significant investment, and it\u2019s crucial to gather as much information as possible before making a decision. To ensure you\u2019re fully informed and confident with your purchase, here are essential questions to ask your car dealer.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/buying\/20-questions-you-need-to-ask-your-car-dealer-before-you-buy\/ss-BB1oHioy?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=15\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/buying\/20-questions-you-need-to-ask-your-car-dealer-before-you-buy\/ss-BB1oHioy?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Surprising_Ways_Electric_Car_Production_Hurts_the_Environment\"><\/span>10 Surprising Ways Electric Car Production Hurts the Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-242.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-242.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-242-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-242-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:&nbsp;adwo@hotmail.com&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/depositphotos.com\/photo\/truck-underground-mine-253954678.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">depositphotos.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Electric cars, often lauded as the vanguard of sustainable transportation, glide silently on our roads, promising a future with reduced carbon emissions. But beneath the hood of this eco-friendly promise lie complexities that many overlook. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/technology\/10-surprising-ways-electric-car-production-hurts-the-environment\/ss-BB1lKtlh?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=18\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/technology\/10-surprising-ways-electric-car-production-hurts-the-environment\/ss-BB1lKtlh?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=1de2be8b21c94054eede6982a1652a4d&amp;ei=18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The automotive industry is no stranger to ambitious prototypes that never see the light of day. 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