7. Mercedes Shapeshifter
Mercedes has crafted the most ambitious shapeshifting concept yet. This car’s entire exterior body, covered in “smart” materials, realigns itself dynamically and in real time to maximize aerodynamic efficiency. For example, when the vehicle exceeds 50 miles per hour, extra fins in the front and back protrude out and adjust to the perfect angle to account for head and crosswinds.
The net result helps the car handle safer and be more fuel efficient at any speed. Just as important, the latest Mercedes concept car also includes an extensive wireless networking system, which lets it communicate with other cars and identify traffic jams, accidents, construction or police activity well in advance.