LuftCar LLC Strikes Strategic eVTOL Partnership with Philippine Automaker to Revolutionize Air and Road Travel

Rahul Somvanshi Rahul Somvanshi

Together, eFrancisco Motor Corporation and LuftCar LLC, an innovative eVTOL company, will change the dynamics of transportation.

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The goal of the strategic cooperation is to create a modular vehicle that runs on hydrogen and can drive and fly.

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The vehicle's innovative six-propeller design enables a smooth transition from land to air.

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With a velocity of 350 km/h and a flying altitude of 1,200 metres, travel efficiency is expected to rise.

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Anticipated by late 2024, the LUFT-PINOY eVTOL prototype heralds a new age in defence and freight applications.

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The Philippines' unique topography, which includes more than 7,100 islands, makes it the perfect place to use this hybrid technology.

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According to Santh Sathya, eVTOLs can improve regional defence plans and link isolated locations.

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A projected $117 billion market by 2033 shows the massive potential for LuftCar’s hybrid vehicles.

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