DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane FLYING CAR THAT ACTUALLY DRIVES & FLIES Source: Alef CA-based Alef Aeronautics Model A is a flying and driving car that will hit the market next year. It is specifically designed to let you fly out of a traffic jam. Here's what we know: Alef Aero Model A is an unusual competitor in the flying car market: it drives like a normal car and flies like a plane 8 propellers positioned on the front and back of the car to take off anytime Uses a technology called distributed electric propulsion with mesh over the rotor blades, allowing air flow through the vehicle To drive it uses 4 small electric engines in each wheel Road range - 200 miles Flying range - 110 miles Cruising speed in flight - 110 mph Driving speed capped at 35 mph All electric, eVTOL 1-to-2-seater Carbon fiber frame 17'x7' that fits into a parking space and garage To clear r