VIDEO: The hoverboard is no longer fiction

By CARSIFU | 26 June 2015


CALIFORNIA: Believe it or not, but the hoverboard has literally become a reality, thanks to the efforts of Lexus and its world leading partners in super conductive technology.

The biggest question remains – how?

The Lexus hoverboard operates using magnetic levitation to achieve its grand feat of frictionless movement via a combination of liquid nitrogen cooled superconductors and permanent magnets.

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It’s been shaped like Lexus’ signature spindle grille and uses materials found in the Japanese luxury car brand, ranging from high technology to natural bamboo.

Over the next few weeks, Lexus will be testing its hoverboard in places like Barcelona, Spain over the coming weeks.

The Lexus Hoverboard is part of the fourth project in the Lexus ‘Amazing in Motion’ campaign that showcases the creativity and innovation of the Lexus brand.

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"At Lexus, we constantly challenge ourselves and our partners to push the boundaries of what is possible,” said Lexus International executive vice president Mark Templin.

“That determination, combined with our passion and expertise for design and innovation, is what led us to take on the Hoverboard project,” he added.



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