Elite Choice » Flying cars http://elitechoice.org Best of the Breed: Luxury, Gadgets, Technology, Internet, Fashion, Estate & Auctions... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:35:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 M200G Jetson Flying Vehicle From Moller International To Hit Market in 2009 http://elitechoice.org/2008/07/23/m200g-jetson-flying-vehicle-from-moller-international-to-hit-market-in-2009/ http://elitechoice.org/2008/07/23/m200g-jetson-flying-vehicle-from-moller-international-to-hit-market-in-2009/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:32:32 +0000 Zolamarquis http://elitechoice.org/?p=6485 M200G Jetson

With the surging rise at the technological front and growing population and pollution, the overt need expressed by every second person is the availability of the flying cars. And again the simpler response to calm or shun their needs is the routine statement: It is difficult to produce one. But now you ca revive your hopes as Moller International has plans to unveil their flying vehicles by 2009. Currently running in the completion stage of volantor airframe, it is anticipated that counted 40 models running on fly-by-wire, multi-engine would be delivered by 2009. The preliminary volantor sculpt available for sale in 1009 would be the M200G Jetson, designed for functionality at up to 10-feet above ground level.

Designed and developed as a vertical take off & landing (VTOL) fast, the budgeted two passenger personal leisure vehicle is inhibited to this elevation so that machinists will not be in requisite to avail a pilot’s license. Moller is hoping the success of it’s operationally along with safety during a nearly scheduled demo, which would shun the question of attaining private pilot’s license for taking a ride over it. The credit for its easy performance of M200G Jetson goes to integrated wire computer technology that supports the flying functionality leaving the pilot with the choice to take it in the direction he wishes to.

M200G Jetson The vibration free models produces less noise and is competent to tour short distances on the ground likewise a sedan. Besides M200G, the Company is all set to offer the M200E, a kit-built edition of the Jetson that would be available for sale in early 2010. The sale of this limited edition Jetson will happen via an international auction and the prospective bidder can qualify as the proud owner by shelling out $150,000.

Via Gizmag

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The increasing traffic jams has led to the birth of double-digits figures in every field. Be it fuel-cost, health hazards, waste of time leading to financial lose but the advancement in technology has addressed this problem as well and has reflected the possibility of developing flying cars. This singular solution, whenever becomes functional would be an answer to piled up problems. An established name in the filed of home computers and electric cars Sir Clive Sinclair believes technology required to produce flying cars is available. It is now economically and technically possible to develop flying cars for individuals that can be mechanically controlled as not all of us can learn to fly.
The attached comfort level is matchless as it can take off from your home and land at your destination without any stoppages.

The models would be powered by electricity and currently no efforts are being made upon developing any model functional on flying car technology currently but Sinclair shares his interest in being involved with such a practice.
Via BBC/ PocketLint

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Whist you are expected to wait for couple of months more to fly in the terrafugia transition flying car, here comes another innovation that may calm your revolutionary spirits. Touted as inflatable electric cars, this offering by XP Vehicles powered by batteries or fuel cells is all set to be produced for masses. Priced under $10,000, XP’s Whisper car is developed using NASA-grade inflatable material (was used in production of NASAs airbags for the Mars rovers’ landings) and hence proves its jagged form.

Born electric and lightweight, the inflatable coupe can travel up to 300 miles on a single charge and can go beyond 2,500 if charged via hi-tech technology. It requires only two-hours of construction time and can reach you in two boxes. It offers a gamut of shades to choose from detailing unique decals, stereo systems, iPod compatibility and alarms.

Bottom line: the inflatable coupe can even float during crisis situation like flood.

Via Gizmodo/UberGizmo/ ElectricPiq

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