posted 05 December 2004 10:16 AM
Hmm. Where will we find the fuel for these things?
If and when we successfully develop nuclear fusion or orbital solar collectors, then maybe we should start seriously looking at these things. Until then, they're a luxury we can't afford. Too bad; they look pretty cool.
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Cougyr
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posted 05 December 2004 04:34 PM
Imagine the average driver in one of thse things.
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verbatim
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posted 05 December 2004 05:01 PM
Imagine how excited the US Military (and/or the Israeli Military) would be if such a vehicle were feasible.
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Agent 204
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posted 05 December 2004 05:41 PM
It'd be awfully convenient for suicide bombers, for that matter.
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kingblake
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posted 05 December 2004 05:48 PM
I'm not sure how many suicide bombers could afford the 2.5 mil price tag
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Agent 204
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posted 05 December 2004 05:54 PM
Oh, I missed that part.
Fortunately, the average driver probably can't afford it either.
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Tommy_Paine
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posted 06 December 2004 12:05 AM
......I've seen how people drive with just and x and y axis, giving them a z to play with would be just insane.
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Jacob Two-Two
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posted 06 December 2004 02:03 AM
I can't read the article. Is it the Moller Skycar? Could someone post a picture?
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