Comments on: Terrafugia Soars with Mass Interest at the NY Auto Show

By: cassandra_unheard

cassandra_unheard — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:42:00 +0000

If we’re interested in actual sustainability rather than feel-good corporate marketing, it should be pointed out that a transition to a society based on walkable mixed-use high-density development is infinitely more viable than a transition to a society based on flying cars. Way less sexy, though, which is a problem; I’m not convinced we are in fact more interested in actual sustainability than feel-good corporate marketing.

After all, it does look fun.

By: MiddleAmericaMS

MiddleAmericaMS — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:34:00 +0000

What a total waste of time, money, energy, & talent.

And I know cars, aircraft, business, & engineering.

By: Have You Ever Wanted a Flying Car? (Video) | CleanTechnica

Have You Ever Wanted a Flying Car? (Video) | CleanTechnica — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:48:32 +0000

[…] Let’s say that you’re traveling on the freeway to a business meeting and your GPS tells you that the road in front of you has just become impassable. There is an alternate route available; however, it adds an hour and a half to your journey. You will miss your meeting. This could be a nightmare. It seems there is an answer being developed. It is a hybrid car that transitions into an airplane. […]

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:11:00 +0000

Interesting. Hadn’t seen that one.

By: SustainOurEarth

SustainOurEarth — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:52:00 +0000

The Dutch PAL-V looks both more practical, and safer to fly, and drive on the road. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505164_162-57408324-10391734/video-dutch-flying-car-takes-maiden-flight/

By: Washer Reviews

Washer Reviews — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:49:00 +0000

Now this is a sweet story. I’d rather spend 300k on a flying car than 100k on an electric delorean. I hope this company “makes it” just for the coolness factor.