Italdesign, Airbus develop car that can be airlifted above traffic

The Italdesign Capsula was a forerunner to the modern concept that has a pod that can be airlifted by a large drone.

March 03, 2017 05:00 AM

TURIN -- Italdesign and aircraft manufacturer Airbus are working on a futuristic car whose upper body can be airlifted by a drone and flown above traffic congestion, sources said.

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