Back in 2006, we brought you news on the Terrafugia Transition, the first production flying car. The novel start-up company has delivered on its promise for a production flying car in 2009, and today MSNBC reports that Terrafugia has taken deposits for more than 40 Transitions to be delivered in 2010.
At $194,000, the Terrafugia Transition flying car won't replace your standby daily driver--but it might one day. The "roadable aircraft," Terrafugia's preferred verbiage for the vehicle, will get 500 miles per tank of regular unleaded gas. Wings unfold when the driver is ready to take off and fold away after landing.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Electric Vtols
- The development of electric VTOLs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the aviation industry.
- Autonomous Flying Vehicles
- The rise of autonomous flying vehicles opens up new possibilities for transportation and logistics.
- Urban Air Mobility
- The concept of urban air mobility offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the transportation sector.
Sectors Adopting This
- Aerospace
- The aerospace industry can explore and invest in the development of electric VTOLs for urban air mobility.
- Automotive
- Automotive companies can consider incorporating autonomous flying vehicles into their product offerings for enhanced transportation options.
- Logistics
- The logistics industry can adapt and optimize its operations to leverage the capabilities of flying cars and autonomous vehicles for efficient and timely delivery services.
