We’ve all heard that life is a journey, not a destination. Maybe that’s true—but you still have to get from point A to point B occasionally. And while travel might not have been at the top of your agenda for the last few years, some in the transportation industry are betting on mindfulness as a driver in the return to travel.
Fuel, Calm, and CollectedSitting in traffic can be frustrating, raise cortisol levels, and even stoke the fires of road rage. But the Mindfulness Concept Car wants to put the calm back in highway calamity. Ford has presented a modified Kuga SUV complete with an array of stress-busting features. Need a power nap? Lie back in the reclining driver’s seat with neck support. Need a quick breather? Plug in to the infotainment center stocked with guided yoga and meditation sessions. Note: You do need to pull the car over to make use of most features. But hey, the car has ambient lighting and can monitor your heart rate when another driver cuts you off.
Plane and SimpleAir travel in a pandemic is a new ball game. There are cancellations and…
