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Pegasus E: the flying hybrid vehicle that transforms into a buggy

Is it a buggy? Is it a helicopter? If you're looking at the Pegasus E flying car, the answer is: both. In addition to the vehicle transitioning between driving and flying modes, it does so very quickly. About three seconds.

The Pegasus E is a hybrid vehicle (in the sense of not being fully electric), equipped with a 160 horsepower engine capable of sustaining flight for up to three hours. The vehicle combines buggy and helicopter, transitioning between driving and flying modes in just three seconds;

The news is that Pegasus' headquarters will be transferred from Melbourne, Australia, to Las Vegas, USA, while also maintaining a presence in China. In fact, it was in Chinese territory that a test of the flying car announced by the company took place in 2022;

The Pegasus E's design includes upward-opening doors and a minimalist chassis. It has rotor blades that fold automatically and is controlled through an integrated system that adapts pedals and steering wheel to driving and flight modes;

With a dry weight of 265 kg and a 60 liter tank, the vehicle can carry a payload of 101 kg and reach altitudes of up to 1.8 km. On roads, the Pegasus E can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h, with electronically limited speeds.

Despite the “E” in the name, the vehicle is not fully electric. It is a hybrid, whose engine has 160 horsepower and autonomy to fly for up to three hours. The news is that Pegasus will transfer its headquarters from Melbourne, Australia, to Las Vegas, in the USA. The company is also present in China.

In fact, it was in Chinese territory that a test of the flying car announced by the company took place in 2022. Watch below:

Inside the flying car that is a buggy and a helicopter at the same time

The Pegasus E is essentially a small helicopter, with just one seat. The vehicle has self-folding rotor blades and a minimalist chassis.

The Pegasus E's handling is compared to that of a go-kart. In tests carried out on a kart track, the vehicle demonstrated maneuverability and lateral inclination. In terms of design, the vehicle has bold features – for example: doors that open upwards.

The controls are integrated and versatile, with pedals and steering wheel adaptable to driving and flight modes. The vehicle also offers autorotation, a feature designed to help both smooth landings and pilots in emergency situations.

Due to its dry weight of 265 kg, the Pegasus E is not classified as ultralight. With a 60-liter fuel tank, it can carry a payload of 101 kg and reach 1.8 km off the ground. On roads, the vehicle can travel at 120 km/h, with electronically limited speeds.

by Mundoquatrorodas