Who needs a car when you can fly your way to work

After 30 years of research, a California company unveiled plans for a $90,000 hovercraft called the M200G Volantor. Moller’s machine can fly up to 100 mph at 10 feet off the ground. The disk-shaped craft runs off of ethanol and is an ultra-low emissions vehicle. It predicts making about 250 a year. Start saving for one now! The price is down from its $1 mil predecessor. The firm said the craft is relatively quiet, registering about 85 decibels from 30 feet away. Though a whisper compared to a jet taking off, 85 dbs. is the threshold for hearing loss if exposed to it for a period of time. Sign me up!

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