LuftCar, a pioneering company in hydrogen powered air mobility and hydrogen infrastructure, announced a significant milestone in its development: the official approval of its patent for an air vehicle to road vehicle docking system. This groundbreaking technology marks a major step forward in the future of transportation, promising to revolutionize how we travel.
The patented docking system is designed to seamlessly integrate air vehicles with ground vehicles, enabling a seamless transition between aerial and terrestrial modes of transportation. This innovative modular approach of detachable wings or airframe has the potential to significantly reduce travel times, carry interchangeable cargo containers including road vehicles, improve accessibility, and reduce congestion in urban areas.
"We are thrilled to have achieved this crucial milestone in our development, particularly in a highly competitive air to road technology space," said Santh Sathya, CEO of LuftCar and the inventor of the technology. "Ever since the era of Wright Brothers and Curtis, several attempts have been made in air carrying ground vehicles. We believe that we have a pragmatic design in finally achieving the goal in a logistically simplified, convenient and elegant manner. Our patent application went through a thorough vetting process before it was approved. The LuftCar patented docking system represents a major breakthrough in transportation technology and brings us closer to realizing our vision of a future where air and ground travel are seamlessly interconnected."
The patent approval is a testament to LuftCar's commitment to innovation and its ability to develop cutting-edge solutions that address the challenges of modern transportation. As the company continues to refine its technology, it aims to bring its air-to-road docking system to market and transform the way people travel. The company has filed a continuation for the patent.
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LuftCar LLC | Airframer |
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