Tue, Oct 23, 2018
Deliveries Expected By 2019, Company SAys
Terrafugia is taking orders for its Transition flying car with first deliveries expected in 2019, according to media reports.
The website Motor Authority relays a report from the subscription site Automotive News Europe which indicates that Greely, which acquired Terrafugia earlier this year, is accepting $10,000 deposits for the transition, which will have a starting price of $279,000. The company has been accepting deposits since July, according to the report.
In a July news release, Terrafugia announced new features in the Transition production vehicle, a two-seat auto and aircraft, including updates to the interior, safety systems, motor, and flight instrumentation. The latest features and systems will be incorporated and verified in the next test vehicles. They incude:
- Hybrid-Electric Motor The Transition will now drive in hybrid mode, using a combination of an internal combustion engine and a LiFePO4 (Lithium iron phosphate chemistry) battery – proven to be much safer than other lithium battery chemistries.
- Boost The throttle incorporates a boost feature for a brief burst of extra power while flying.
- Interior The interior is remodeled with upgraded seats, an attractive and intuitive user interface experience, and increased luggage capacity.
- Safety Updated safety systems include: improved seat belts, airbags, and increased visibility with three rearview cameras in drive mode.
- Partners Terrafugia is partnering with state-of-the-art suppliers for avionics and parachutes. Dynon is providing the EFIS (Electrical Flight Information Systems) and BRS is providing a full frame parachute system.
The Transition is built for both aviation and automotive safety to comply with FAA and NHTSA (National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration) standards, the company says.
(Images from file)
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