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The Sun
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Futuristic flying car designed to launch from your driveway reaching 10,000ft & 290mph is set for release THIS YEAR
A FLYING car designed to launch from your driveway is set to be released this year. The high-tech eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) is tipped as the 'personal aircraft of the future'. The boffins at aerospace startup AltoVolo have engineered Sigma to reach speeds of 290mph. Designed for point-to-point travel, the Sigma was created to sack off the hassle of public transport. Drivers will simply step inside and push a button, and within moments they will be hovering over the neighbourhood, ready to cruise above the traffic. The patent-pending tilting jet propulsion system combines electric battery power for takeoff and landing with a liquid fuel engine for longer distances. Wrapped in a sleek 4.8-metre-wide airframe and weighing just 980kg, the Sigma has a cruising speed of 220 miles per hour. The hybrid power system allows it to fly up to 510 miles on a single trip, or 260 miles in electric-only mode. It can hover in place for 15 minutes and carry a payload of up to 270kg – enough for three passengers and luggage. Its maximum flight ceiling is 10,000 feet, and at takeoff, it emits just 65 to 70 decibels of noise at 100 metres – quieter than a lawnmower – making it suitable for use in residential areas. In emergencies, the aircraft can maintain flight even if one of its jet units fails. And if things go wrong, there's a ballistic parachute system that can deploy from as low as 50 feet, a rare and reassuring feature for an aircraft this size. Lewis Hamilton sent 'flying' after hitting huge bump as Ferrari endure Monaco Grand Prix nightmare The Sigma's flight systems have been reviewed and validated by Dr. Richard E. Brown of Sophrodyne Aerospace, while its simulations have been powered by engineering software from Ansys – the same high-performance tools used by Formula 1 racing teams. AltoVolo has already completed the first successful flight of a scale prototype and is now fast-tracking development of a full-scale demonstrator, with autonomous flight systems developed by Embention. The company plans to open a waitlist this July for early reservations of Sigma. This comes after the prototype for the AirCar was revealed, two years after an early version featured on Amazon 's The Grand Tour. Watching the hi-tech motor take off and land during the Eurocrash episode, stunned host Jeremy Clarkson said: "Very rarely am I lost for words, but I'm lost for words." Now AirCar has revealed what the production vehicle will look likely after debuting a more road-ready prototype. "The AirCar fulfils a lifelong dream to bring the freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people," said AirCar boss Stefan Klein, of KleinVision. "With the launch of our production prototype, we are one step closer to transforming how the world moves. "Merging the road and the sky into a new dimension of personal mobility." Test versions of the flying car have already clocked up more than 170 flight hours. They've been spread across an impressive 500 take-offs and landings. AirCar boasts that its flying vehicle can turn from a car to an aircraft "in less than two minutes". During the Grand Tour episode, Clarkson noted that the car was capable of 120mph flight at an altitude of 8,000 feet. And AirCar now says that its motor has been upgraded with a new 280-horsepower engine. "We're not just witnessing the future of transportation — we're engineering it," said AirCar co-founder Anton Zajac. Klein first began working on flying car concepts in the 1980s, but his AirCar prototype didn't take flight until October 2020. Since then, the AirCar has reportedly made hundreds of flights – including between different airports. 5 5 5
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Futuristic flying car designed to launch from your driveway reaching 10,000ft & 290mph is set for release THIS YEAR
A FLYING car designed to launch from your driveway is set to be released this year. The high-tech eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) is tipped as the 'personal aircraft of the future'. Advertisement 5 The Sigma is operated by a simple push button and can hit speeds of 290 mph Credit: Cover Images The boffins at aerospace startup AltoVolo have engineered Sigma to reach speeds of 290mph. Designed for point-to-point travel, the Sigma was created to sack off the hassle of public transport. Drivers will simply step inside and push a button, and within moments they will be hovering over the neighbourhood, ready to cruise above the traffic. The patent-pending tilting jet propulsion system combines electric battery power for takeoff and landing with a liquid fuel engine for longer distances. Advertisement read more on flying cars WHEELY CLEVER Flying car that stunned Clarkson gets prototype & turns into plane in MINUTES Wrapped in a sleek 4.8-metre-wide airframe and weighing just 980kg, the Sigma has a cruising speed of 220 miles per hour. The hybrid power system allows it to fly up to 510 miles on a single trip, or 260 miles in electric-only mode. It can hover in place for 15 minutes and carry a payload of up to 270kg – enough for three passengers and luggage. Its maximum flight ceiling is 10,000 feet, and at takeoff, it emits just 65 to 70 decibels of noise at 100 metres – quieter than a lawnmower – making it suitable for use in residential areas. Advertisement In emergencies, the aircraft can maintain flight even if one of its jet units fails. And if things go wrong, there's a ballistic parachute system that can deploy from as low as 50 feet, a rare and reassuring feature for an aircraft this size. Lewis Hamilton sent 'flying' after hitting huge bump as Ferrari endure Monaco Grand Prix nightmare The Sigma's flight systems have been reviewed and validated by Dr. Richard E. Brown of Sophrodyne Aerospace, while its simulations have been powered by engineering software from Ansys – the same high-performance tools used by Formula 1 racing teams. AltoVolo has already completed the first successful flight of a scale prototype and is now fast-tracking development of a full-scale demonstrator, with autonomous flight systems developed by Embention. Advertisement The company plans to open a waitlist this July for early reservations of Sigma. This comes after the prototype for the AirCar was revealed, two years after an early version featured on Amazon's The Grand Tour. Watching the hi-tech motor take off and land during the Eurocrash episode, stunned host Jeremy Clarkson said: "Very rarely am I lost for words, but I'm lost for words." Now AirCar has revealed what the production vehicle will look likely after debuting a more road-ready prototype. Advertisement "The AirCar fulfils a lifelong dream to bring the freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people," said AirCar boss Stefan Klein, of KleinVision. "With the launch of our production prototype, we are one step closer to transforming how the world moves. "Merging the road and the sky into a new dimension of personal mobility." Test versions of the flying car have already clocked up more than 170 flight hours. Advertisement They've been spread across an impressive 500 take-offs and landings. AirCar boasts that its flying vehicle can turn from a car to an aircraft "in less than two minutes". During the Grand Tour episode, Clarkson noted that the car was capable of 120mph flight at an altitude of 8,000 feet. And AirCar now says that its motor has been upgraded with a new 280-horsepower engine. Advertisement "We're not just witnessing the future of transportation — we're engineering it," said AirCar co-founder Anton Zajac. Klein first began working on flying car concepts in the 1980s, but his AirCar prototype didn't take flight until October 2020. Since then, the AirCar has reportedly made hundreds of flights – including between different airports. 5 The price of the futuristic piece of kit is yet to be revealed Credit: Cover Images Advertisement 5 There is an emergency parachute system that can be engaged from as low as 50ft Credit: Cover Images 5 The company plans on opening its waitlist this July Credit: Cover Images
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Futuristic flying car designed to launch from your driveway reaching 10,000ft & 290mph is set for release THIS YEAR
A FLYING car designed to launch from your driveway is set to be released this year. The high-tech eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) is tipped as the 'personal aircraft of the future'. Advertisement 5 The Sigma is operated by a simple push button and can hit speeds of 290 mph Credit: Cover Images The boffins at aerospace startup AltoVolo have engineered Sigma to reach speeds of 290mph. Designed for point-to-point travel, the Sigma was created to sack off the hassle of public transport. Drivers will simply step inside and push a button, and within moments they will be hovering over the neighbourhood, ready to cruise above the The patent-pending tilting jet propulsion system combines electric battery power for takeoff and landing with a liquid fuel engine for longer distances. Advertisement read more on flying cars Wrapped in a sleek 4.8-metre-wide airframe and weighing just 980kg, the Sigma has a cruising speed of 220 miles per hour. The It can hover in place for 15 minutes and carry a payload of up to 270kg – enough for three passengers and luggage. Its maximum flight ceiling is 10,000 feet, and at takeoff, it emits just 65 to 70 decibels of noise at 100 metres – quieter than a lawnmower – making it suitable for use in residential areas. Advertisement Most read in Motors In emergencies, the aircraft can maintain flight even if one of its jet units fails. And if things go wrong, there's a ballistic parachute system that can deploy from as low as 50 feet, a rare and reassuring feature for an aircraft this size. Lewis Hamilton sent 'flying' after hitting huge bump as Ferrari endure Monaco Grand Prix nightmare The Sigma's flight systems have been reviewed and validated by Dr. Richard E. Brown of Sophrodyne Aerospace, while its simulations have been powered by engineering software from Ansys – the same high-performance tools used by Formula 1 racing teams. AltoVolo has already completed the first successful flight of a scale prototype and is now fast-tracking development of a full-scale demonstrator, with autonomous flight systems developed by Embention. Advertisement The company plans to open a waitlist this July for early reservations of Sigma. This comes after the prototype for the AirCar was revealed, two years after an early version featured on Amazon 's The Grand Tour . Watching the hi-tech motor take off and land Now AirCar has revealed what the production vehicle will look likely after debuting a more road-ready prototype. Advertisement "The AirCar fulfils a lifelong dream to bring the freedom of flight into the hands of everyday people," said AirCar boss Stefan Klein, of KleinVision. "With the launch of our production prototype, we are one step closer to transforming how the world moves. "Merging the road and the sky into a new dimension of personal mobility." Advertisement They've been spread across an impressive 500 take-offs and landings. AirCar boasts that its flying vehicle can turn from a car to an aircraft "in less than two minutes". During the Grand Tour episode, Clarkson noted that the car was capable of 120mph flight at an altitude of 8,000 feet. And AirCar now says that its motor has been upgraded with a new 280-horsepower engine. Advertisement "We're not just witnessing the future of transportation — we're engineering it," said AirCar co-founder Anton Zajac. Klein first began working on Since then, the AirCar has reportedly made hundreds of flights – including between different airports. 5 The price of the futuristic piece of kit is yet to be revealed Credit: Cover Images Advertisement 5 There is an emergency parachute system that can be engaged from as low as 50ft Credit: Cover Images 5 The company plans on opening its waitlist this July Credit: Cover Images 5 The aircraft promises to bring luxury and ease for drivers Credit: Cover Images
Business Mayor
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Mayor
altovolo's hybrid EVTOL sigma can take off from homes instead of vertiports or terminals
AltoVolo unveils Sigma, a hybrid and personal eVTOL that can take off from homes instead of vertiports and terminals. The aircraft needs no public infrastructure to fly, the startup says, because the team designs it for point-to-point locations. Owners can also land it on surfaces including driveways, rooftops, and yachts. On the exterior, the patent-pending tilting electric jet propulsion system is visible. The design allows AltoVolo's hybrid eVTOL Sigma to use the high power output of batteries for takeoff and landing while relying on liquid fuel for extended flight range. The aircraft comes with safety features, including the ability to maintain stable flight following the failure of one jet propulsion unit. If one of the jets fails, the ballistic parachute system gets activated, especially during emergency situations. Design-wise, the airframe has a width of 4.8 meters and a total weight of 980 kilograms. The cabin can accommodate up to three passengers. The startup says that the size and weight specification of the aircraft supports both urban and intercity air travel applications. AltoVolo's hybrid eVTOL Sigma plans to begin operating in 2025. all images courtesy of AltoVolo Personal aircraft that has a hover time of 15 minutes For the specs buffs, the aircraft has a flight range of 500 miles and is capable of reaching a cruise speed of 220 miles per hour. The startup believes that its noise emissions are reduced by over 80 percent compared to conventional helicopters, courtesy of the hybrid-electric propulsion system that uses tilting jet engines for flight. Because of this, owners can use it in areas with noise sensitivity and limits, including residential zones. At the present time, AltoVolo is developing Sigma as a point-to-point transport aircraft for independent travel. The design and engineering of the Sigma have been reviewed and validated by Dr. Richard E. Brown of Sophrodyne Aerospace. The startup uses simulation tools from Ansys, a provider of engineering software also used by Formula 1 teams. At the moment, the startup has completed the first flight test of the scale prototype of Sigma. The next step is production of a full-scale demonstrator, with the autonomous flight systems supplied by the company Embention. AltoVolo unveils Sigma, a hybrid and personal eVTOL AltoVolo's hybrid eVTOL Sigma to begin operations in 2025 In terms of performance, the aircraft has a hover time of 15 minutes and a payload capacity of 270 kilograms. Its top speed is 290 miles per hour, and the hybrid powertrain allows for a range of up to 510 miles. For the electric-only mode, the maximum range is 260 miles. So far, the estimated noise level during takeoff is between 65 and 70 decibels measured at 100 meters. Then, the maximum flight ceiling is 10,000 feet, or approximately 3,050 meters. The safety features include a ballistic parachute with a deployment altitude of 50 feet. The vehicle also uses thrust vectoring for flight stability and has a triple-redundant control system for operational reliability. AltoVolo's hybrid eVTOL Sigma plans to begin its operations in 2025. the aircraft can accommodate up to three passengers the aircraft needs no public infrastructure to fly, the startup says owners can also land it on surfaces including driveways, rooftops, and yachts Read More Kids Figure Out Clever Way to Prevent Bear from Destroying Fence as a hybrid vehicle, Sigma can rely on liquid fuel for extended flight range if one of the jets fails, the ballistic parachute system gets activated
