British-Scottish entrepreneur Peter Vardy presented a forward-looking concept in 2100, a year when climate models anticipate average air temperatures rising by 5.4 degrees Celsius compared with today. The shift might seem modest at first glance, yet its practical effects would be profound: in winter, New York could see temperatures around 11 degrees Celsius higher than now, while Qatar could experience levels near 50 degrees. In summer, the increases would be even more dramatic, reshaping daily life and transport in countless ways.
Vardy’s imagined 2100 Volkswagen Golf showcases a car designed for an overheated era. The tires are built to endure extreme heat and grip the road with a deep profile that helps maintain traction on hotter asphalt. The radiator grille features enlarged cells to boost cooling capacity, while the windshield is tinted to reduce glare and heat ingress; other glass remains unaltered. The overall design places greater emphasis on ground clearance, improving passability across varied, swollen surfaces typical of a hotter climate.
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Source: car evolution