CycloTech’s High-Flying Electric Dream Machine: The Air Car That Almost Sings!

Let’s get one thing straight from the start: cars, bikes, boats, planes - electric or gas guzzling -  you name it, I've dabbled in it. But nothing - and I mean nothing - quite prepared me for CycloTech’s new electric marvel: an eVTOL air car. A cyclo-rotor eVTOL at that. Yeah, I had to double take as well.

First off, the specs: Imagine an airborne vehicle the size of one and a half of those regular cars you see on the road (or at the gas station, still?). The CruiseUp, as it’s fancifully named, has room for two passengers. Just two. And, sure, there's a small nook that might fit a miniature poodle or perhaps a reluctant toddler. It boasts a 93-mph (150-km/h) top speed, with an anticipated range of 62 miles (100 km). Though, let’s be honest, by the time this baby is in the sky, I might need a walking stick for mobility on the ground.

The CycloRotor system? It’s like taking a marine Voith-Schneider propeller, which basically looks like a spinning barrel of blades, and strapping it to a car. Without the water. And in the sky. The idea is fantastic for precision and agility. Perfect for those who want to feel like they’re in the future while navigating a windy day. But efficiency and weight? Well, there's the rub. See, while the whole "hover seamlessly in the air" sounds amazing, those lithium batteries are crying out for a break.

Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m all for electric. I've seen the future, and it's zippy, green, and oddly quiet. But with a projected release in 2035, the future feels... a tad delayed. Still, CycloTech's got their heart in the right place. They’re waiting for the industry to grow, for regulations to settle, and perhaps for battery tech to actually catch up.

But let’s cut to the chase. Looks? Imagine Cinderella's slipper went rogue and fancied a life airborne. Design-wise, it’s something I’d describe as "uniquely peculiar." But, by George, it’s got spirit!

One thing's for sure, CycloTech’s innovation is a breath of fresh, electrified air. Will it replace my beloved ground transport? Probably not. But, heavens, I’ll be in line for a test drive. Or should I say, a test flight? 😉