The CES technology conference in Las Vegas has growingly become a place for automakers, suppliers and tech companies to showcase their newest technologies and automotive chops.
The vehicle features an array of screens, including one that stretches the length of the dashboard, to showcase their entertainment content as well as Sony's "360 Reality Audio" system. The vehicle also includes 33 sensors placed around and within the sedan to demonstrate Sony's potential for emerging semi-autonomous and self-driving vehicles.
The electrically-powered PAV, or "personal air vehicle," is designed for a cruising speed up to 180 miles per hour, a cruising altitude of around 1,000 to 2,000 feet above ground, and to fly trips up to 60 miles. It can seat four passengers. "Show cars are here to spark our imagination of the possible just like science fiction movies do," said Ola Kallenius, chairman of the Daimler AG board and head of Mercedes-Benz CarsMercedes-Benz described the car as a "living creature" that can interact with passengers as well as the outside world.
Akio Toyoda, president of the automaker, described the "Woven City" as a "living laboratory" that will include thousands of residents and will test autonomous vehicles, robotics, personal mobility, smart homes and artificial intelligence in a real-world environment. Toyota expects about 2,000 people – from employees to retailers and visiting scientists – to initially live in the Woven City, according to Toyoda.Fisker Inc. officially revealed the Fisker Ocean all-electric luxury crossover at CES 2020 in Las Vegas."world's most sustainable vehicle."
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