For some people, it’ll never feel like we’re truly living in the future until flying cars become a part of everyday life. However, Toyota has moved the world one step closer towards that futuristic reality. The company has just invested 40 million yen, or roughly $350,000, into another Japanese company called Cartivator, which has been working to develop a flying car called the Skydrive.
Of course in order to actually get the Skydrive off the ground, both literally and figuratively, Cartivator has to start off small. The vehicle will measure 9.5 by 4.3 feet, have just three wheels, and will only be able to carry one passenger at a time. The top flight-speed is expected to be 62 mph, and the vehicle will travel at about 10 meters above the ground. Unlike a plane, which takes off on a gradual incline and requires a runway to get going, the Skydrive will be a vertical take-off vehicle utilizing drone flight technology.
With the help of Toyota’s investment, Cartivator hopes to begin Skydrive test flights as early as next year and commercialize the vehicle within three years. In fact, Cartivator and Toyota hope to have the Skydrive featured at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo to light the Olympic flame. So mark your calendars – 2020 is officially the start of the “future” as we’ve always pictured it would be.
Toyota is committed to making vehicles with the future in mind, and Peruzzi Toyota has always been committed to getting them to you at the best prices possible. While we patiently wait for the Skydrive to make its way to Toyota lots, take a trip over to Peruzzi Toyota. Come see Toyota’s latest advancements in automotive technology, such as the energy efficient and environmentally friendly 2017 Prius, Prius c, and Prius v. Schedule a test drive today or stop by our Toyota dealership in Hatfield, PA. There’s no better time than the present to start thinking about the future.
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