
The firm’s Amazing in Motion campaign was created to produce “innovative Lexus expressions of design, technology and creativity”. The latest development in the ongoing movement is the Slide project, which features the arrival of the Lexus Hoverboard.
The gadget, which is reminiscent of the one ridden by Marty McFly in the classic 80s movie Back to the Future Part II, has been revealed following 18 months of design, development and technology planning. In order to make the dream a reality, Lexus teamed with scientists trained in magnetic levitation technology. From there, they collectively set about building the hoverboard and accompanying hoverpark, which houses a 200 metre magnetic track beneath the surface.Read more on car sector innovation:
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Dr Oliver de Haas explained: “The magnetic field from the track is effectively ‘frozen’ into the superconductors in the board, maintaining the distance between the board and track – essentially keeping the board in a hover. The force is strong enough that the rider can stand and even jump on the board.”
Following weeks of testing at the location, which was built specially near Barcelona, pro skateboarder Ross McGouran was the man responsible for test driving the car maker’s board.Share this story