New-Tech Europe Digital Magazine | Feb 2016

The TF-X ™ - The flying car of tomorrow Terrafugia’s vision for the future of personal transportation, the TF-X™ is a semi-autonomous four- seat hybrid electric flying car with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. The TF-X ™ will be released several years after the Transition ® , and will bring a new level of freedom to the personal transit experience. The TF-X ™ is the practical realization of the dream of countless visions of the future; it is designed to be the flying car for all of us. In order to achieve this long-sought-after vision, Terrafugia will focus the TF- X ™ program with clear goals that enhance the safety, simplicity, and convenience of personal transportation. We believe these goals are achievable today. TF-X TM Quick Facts: Timeline: The TF-X™ is still in the early stages of development, with a production date estimated at 8-12 years in the future. Pricing: The price will be consistent with high-end luxury cars. More specific pricing information will become available as we progress in the development of the TF- X™ program. Range:theTF-X™willhavearangeof500mileswithcruise speeds up to 200mph. TF-X TM Goals: Safety Operating the TF-X™ should be statistically safer than driving a modern automobile. The TF-X™ will be capable of automatically avoiding other air traffic, bad weather, and restricted and tower- controlled airspace. The TF-X™ will have a backup full-vehicle parachute system which can be activated by the operator in an

emergency if the operator believes the TF-X™ to be incapable of auto-landing. If a TF-X™ operator declares an emergency (which will automatically notify authorities of the situation), the TF- X™ can be landed in non-approved landing zones. If the operator becomes unresponsive, the TF-X™ would automatically implement an emergency auto- land at the nearest airport. Simplicity Learning how to safely operate the TF-X™ will take substantially less time than would be required for a traditional aircraft. The TF-X™ will give the operator significant freedom in flight – controlled in a manner similar to steering a car. The TF-X™ will be able to fly in either “manual” or “automatic” modes between approved landing zones or airports.

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