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YoshidaYui

(41,832 posts) Thu Oct 28, 2021, 03:46 AM Oct 2021

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Six rotors. 200mph. Joby's electric helicopter may be the future of transportation

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Six rotors. 200mph. Joby's electric helicopter may be the future of transportation (Original Post) YoshidaYui Oct 2021 OP

People cant drive on straight roads NOW oldsoftie Oct 2021 #1

I can see that would be great for rescue inhard to reach areas. Woodwizard Oct 2021 #2

... ruet Oct 2021 #3

oldsoftie

(12,558 posts)

1. People cant drive on straight roads NOW

Reply to YoshidaYui (Original post)

Thu Oct 28, 2021, 06:45 AM

Oct 2021

Cant WAIT to see how the skies fare

Woodwizard

(845 posts)

2. I can see that would be great for rescue inhard to reach areas.

Reply to YoshidaYui (Original post)

Thu Oct 28, 2021, 09:17 AM

Oct 2021

But rotors are energy intensive, wheels and rails are much more efficient.

ruet

(10,039 posts)

3. ...

Reply to YoshidaYui (Original post)

Thu Oct 28, 2021, 09:34 AM

Oct 2021

Up next... Fusion, AI and "the year of Linux".

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