Flying car with speed of 160 km/h will be sold next year

The company also modernized the two-seater’s interior, safety systems, motors, and flight equipment. “Developing this new technology allows us to test several different mechanisms and make improvements in the process,” said Chris Jaran, CEO of Terrafugia. “We are at a critical stage where we can apply the best design features based on years of flight and test. This will improve performance, safety, and aesthetics, resulting in an optimal flight and piloting experience.”

Improvements include a hybrid electric motor, upgraded seats, a larger cargo area, seat belts, airbags, a rear-view camera, a new parachute system, and a “boost” mode that provides extra thrust while flying. The hybrid electric motor combines a traditional internal combustion engine and a lithium phosphate battery pack that is much safer than other lithium batteries, according to Terrafugia. The company has not yet revealed a price or release date for the Transition.

The Transition can fly at speeds of up to 100 mph, while in flight mode, the vehicle can fly at altitudes of up to 10,000 feet. Customers will need a pilot's license to fly the Transition.

Terrafugia describes the Transition as a vehicle that pilots can use to land at small airports and drive home, or land on the highway, switch to driving mode, and drive on the road, according to Digital Trends. This use case sets the Transition apart from other flying car models developed by Uber, Kitty Hawk, and BMW.

Simulation of the TF-X flying car in action.

Terrafugia is developing several models, including the TF-X flying car, which features folding wings and two electric motors at the end of each wing. The four-seat TF-X will be semi-autonomous and will be controlled by a computer system. Passengers will simply type in their destination before takeoff. The TF-X can automatically avoid other aircraft, bad weather, and restricted or restricted areas.

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