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Ok, readers you will remember that we were promised flying cars in the future by kid TV programs like the "Jetsons" and science fiction movies like "Blade Runner". The future is now. Volkswagen, bless their little beetle, has come through at last. Its "Peoples' Car Project" in China led to the creation of a maglev vehicle that floats above the road surface using magnetic levitation technology similar to that now used by maglev trains. The idea for a maglev personal vehicle was submitted by a man from Chengdu, China. The donut-shaped design reflects Chinese consumers' desire for safe, clean personal transportation that can maneuver overcrowded roads while providing a stimulating environment. Did
US Person mention zero emissions? How is that for "top gear"? The People's Car Project in China is more successful than Volkswagen imagined. Because of the high quality of submissions the company has decided to extend the one-year program indefinitely and offer prizes to winning designs in future.
