Fill in the Blanks The Car of the Future?Online version Is this "snail car" the car of the future ? by Lore Abril 1 This car is the opposite of cars ; cars are noisy and , this one is and clean . Today's cars have , this one does not . It moves like a snail , but much faster a snail ! This car will use electric energy , not petrol or gasolene ; it will have batteries that be recharged instantly from chargers in the road . It will also be very drive . In fact , you won't need to drive it ; it will drive . You will just need to the computer : " Go to X " and the car will go . Also , it will reach X very quickly , much than today's cars . It will also be very safe and comfortable . A lot of the technology already exists , but it is very . Already today scientists are developing new materials for the surface of roads : In fifty years , perhaps sooner , some new roads will capture solar energy : they will store energy under the road , and some cars will be able to use it . However you probably won't drive a " snail car " , if you're under 20 today . This , perhaps , is the car of the year 2100 , the car that your grandchildren will drive .