The Air-Elf Anticipates Jetsons-Style Urban Transportation for Two
Amelia Roblin — August 7, 2012 — Autos
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If cities can manage to come up with effective and efficient traffic laws for the sky, the prospect of literally alleviating street congestion could be a reality. The Air-Elf would be the ideal vehicle to survive in such an environment.
Compactness is perhaps more important off of the ground, considering the extensive directional control of the flying concept car verses the limited bearing of road-bound automobiles. It needs to be small and nimble so that it's quick to take off and precise in landing.
The streamlined look of Yinze Hu's Air-Elf gives it a distinctly futuristic appearance. Two short wings make it agile, a hydrogen power engine gives it speed and an expansive sloping windshield reduces air resistance and increases the driver's visibility.
Compactness is perhaps more important off of the ground, considering the extensive directional control of the flying concept car verses the limited bearing of road-bound automobiles. It needs to be small and nimble so that it's quick to take off and precise in landing.
The streamlined look of Yinze Hu's Air-Elf gives it a distinctly futuristic appearance. Two short wings make it agile, a hydrogen power engine gives it speed and an expansive sloping windshield reduces air resistance and increases the driver's visibility.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Personal Planes - There is a growing trend towards compact and nimble personal planes designed for urban transportation.
2. Traffic Management for Sky Transportation - As personal planes become more common in urban environments, there is a trend towards developing effective traffic management systems for the sky.
3. Hydrogen-powered Vehicles - The use of hydrogen power as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels is a growing trend in the development of personal planes.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - The aerospace industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend towards compact personal planes for urban transportation.
2. Transportation - As personal planes become a more viable form of urban transportation, the transportation industry has an opportunity to adapt to this trend and develop supporting infrastructure.
3. Green Energy - The development of hydrogen-powered personal planes presents an opportunity for the green energy industry to expand into the aerospace sector.
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