Tuesday, August 7, 2012

This Hot Hybrid Hovercraft Needs a Little Extra Lift | Autopia | Wired.com

This Hot Hybrid Hovercraft Needs a Little Extra Lift | Autopia | Wired.com:

he promises that the Mercier-Jones hovercraft will be like nothing else ever built before. With an exterior inspired by exotic cars, the design also has a unique gas-electric hybrid drivetrain that allows for continuous airflow while still providing enough energy for short bursts of power necessary in high-speed maneuvering. The setup is lightweight and promises to be quieter than existing hovercraft.