DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane FASCINATING NEW FLYING CAR UNDER THE RADAR SCREEN Source: Leo Flight Two veteran US aerospace and automotive technology experts, Peter Bitar and Carlos Salaff, are quietly developing a flying car, the LEO Coupe, which is a fascinating piece of engineering Here are the facts: LEO Coupe is a battery-electric flying car eVTOL Patented propulsion system of clustered electric jets 200 lift jets Double box wing configuration Size of a car and can fit into a garage Aerodynamic, modernistic design with a glass bottom floor for fabulous views Maximum speed of 250 mph Cruising speed of 200 mph Range 250 to 300 miles Control system is semi-autonomous, fly-by-wire Redundant electric motors and propellers for extra safety Emergency glide system Charging system is standard automotive home/fast charging Requires FAA pilot's license & expan