Lincoln’s new concept car is an autonomous EV that runs on vibes

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Lincoln is celebrating its 100 year anniversary with the release of the L 100, a concept car that is reminiscent of the automaker's legacy while also looking ahead to a future where steering wheels may no longer be required.

The L 100 has all the hallmarks of a 21st-century concept car: sleek, futuristic design, gull-wing doors, and a sparse interior. The vehicle is intended to signal a possible design direction for the future lineup of Lincolns.

Lincoln's parent company, Ford, said in a statement that concept vehicles allow them to rethink and illustrate how new experiences can come to life with the help of advanced technologies.

The 1922 Model L is Lincoln's first luxury vehicle and the inspiration for the L 100. The cockpit of the L 100 is covered in glass, making it look like a fastback. The badging appears to be an illuminated display on the front of the vehicle.

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The doors don't do normal door things but instead open in a reverse-hinged style that hasn't been tried in the auto industry If you're a tall person and have trouble getting in and out of your car, the glass roof opening in the same direction would be helpful.

A luxurious lounge-like living space that distinguishes itself by the absence of traditional controls like a steering wheel or pedals is inside. In the place of a steering wheel, it has ajewel-inspired chess piece controller that captures light and depth. This is a concept car that runs on vibe.

It's not really. Since this is a concept car that doesn't appear to be ready for production, it makes sense to assume that the L 100 is an electric car.

Three new fully electric vehicles will be released by the year 2025. The plan to work with Rivian on an electric SUV was thrown off by the swine flu.