It looks very futuristic and reminiscent of a racing car from an old video game.
However, this flying car that looks like an insect should become a reality soon.
French company Maca says it plans to test its eco-friendly £665,000 hydrogen-powered ‘carcopter’ on racetracks this year.
The craft will be able to reach speeds of up to 155 mph. This means that a pilot aboard the 23-foot vessel can rival Formula One’s stars.
This car, however, is completely recyclable and does not emit any CO2, unlike other gas-guzzling machines like Sir Lewis Hamilton.
Carcopter racing could even be considered a replacement for F1 in the future, according to the firm.
French company Maca says it plans to test its eco-friendly £665,000 hydrogen-powered ‘carcopter’ on racetracks this year. The top speed is 155 mph. This means that a pilot aboard the craft 23 feet long can compete with Formula One racers.
The Maca S11 Carcopter, which was revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 Las Vegas opening night, was presented.
On opening night of Consumer Electronics Show 2022, Las Vegas, The Maca S11 Carcopter (pictured above) was revealed.
It has three high-noise propellers and is built from a steel chassis with a carbon, linen, and wood frame.
Its appearance is similar to the flying vehicles in the PlayStation game Wipeout – set in the year 2052 – originally released in 1995.
Unlike the gas-guzzling machines driven by Sir Lewis Hamilton and co, the carcopter does not create any CO2 emissions and is fully recyclable (pictured: Lewis Hamilton driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W12 in Abu Dhabi)
Maca has been closely involved with Airbus in the development of the aircraft. The carcopter is due to go on sale by June 2023, according to Maca.
Chief operating officer Thierry de Boisvilliers said: ‘There are many companies working toward similar solutions.
‘While most companies are relying on electricity or traditional fossil fuel to power their vehicles, Maca deploys clean-burning hydrogen-based fuel cells, which allows for longer flight times and green energy sustainability.’
Smart collar questions: “What’s going on, dog?”
An intelligent dog collar will alert the owner if their pet has a fever by monitoring his barking and jumping.
The £75 device uses AI to build a picture of the pet’s daily routine and sends an alert to an app if it detects behavioural changes.
French tech company Invoxia said the collar’s inbuilt radar sensors can pierce through thick fur and monitor the dog’s activity – including temperature, heart and respiration rate – and location.
The results may help owners determine what’s wrong with their dogs if they are upset or give warning signs of potential health problems.
You can use the app to set up a virtual fence around your garden and alert you if your pet runs away.
This collar will be available in the summer.
French tech company Invoxia said the collar’s inbuilt radar sensors can pierce through thick fur and monitor the dog’s activity – including temperature, heart and respiration rate – and location.