Flying Car by Terrafugia Takes Flight

Transition is street-legal, can fly
Many analysts say recession sparks innovation, and that certainly seems to be the case with new company Terrafugia’s invention: a flying car called the Transition.
Inventor and company owner Carl Dietrich insists it is not a flying car, but a “roadable aircraft.” I fail to see the [...]

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The Transition (left)
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild

What’s the Big Idea? 3 Innovative Inventions

Creativity thrives as economy nosedives
The economy may be able to bring down spending, prices, the stock market and hiring, but it hasn’t brought down these inventors.
Check out these quirky products coming out this year.
1. Flying car
Say what? Well, I suppose “flying car” is not as accurate as “drivable plane.” Carl [...]

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The Transition
Thursday, March 5th, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild