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One-third of homes on the islands this year were sold to nationals of other countries, many of whom are non-residents
This was one of the more creative and unusual ideas set to take shape as a result of the second participatory budget initiative in the city
The local authorities are taking the bold step as a way to declutter the urban streets from delivery traffic
The law also requires restaurants to display their staff tip-sharing policy so that customers can understand it
The EDMO hubs work to connect fact-checkers, academia and the media, as well as boost local media literacy
Ireland is currently going through a major rental housing crisis
The Estonian city is preparing for its upcoming European Green Capital year in style
The birds will be specially trained to scare off pigeons from their favourite places in the city’s parks
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
The city will launch an urban walk with a digital visual guide
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
Plants feed on CO2 and plenty of it is produced at the local Tekniska verken energy company, so there’s a circular win-win solution
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The pioneering green move would make the country the first in Europe to do so
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
The city inaugurated twelve of these spots to encourage people to still feel at home while on the street
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The city will launch an urban walk with a digital visual guide
The Estonian capital was praised for its unique sport urban planning design
Faux or fact? Now, it’s up to you to shine the light on the truth
Ireland is currently going through a major rental housing crisis
It will aid them in collecting data about the incidents that can be used in court
It took AirCar 35 minutes to get from Nitra airport to Bratislava airport
AirCar, a dual-mode car-aircraft, made headlines by completing a 35-minute test flight between international airports in Nitra and Bratislava, Slovakia on 28 June. After landing, at a click of a button the aircraft folded its wings along its sides, transforming into a sports car in 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Then, under the incredulous gaze of invited reporters, it was driven by its inventor, Professor Stefan Klein and Klein Vision co-founder, Anton Zajac to downtown Bratislava, halving the typical travel time from the airport.
According to a company press release, AirCar has completed over 40 hours of test flights under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority, including steep 45 degree turns and stability and maneuverability testing. The latest inter-city flight moves the hybrid prototype closer to production stage.
The flying car boasts a BMW engine, a ballistic parachute and runs on regular petrol-pump fuel like an ordinary car. AirCar Prototype 1 has flown at an altitude of 2500 m and reached a maximum cruising speed of 190km/h thanks to its 160HP engine with fixed-propeller. It can carry two people weighing up to 200 kg, but Klein Vision has also designed a 4-seat version, as well as twin engine and amphibious versions. Unlike drone-taxi prototypes, however, it cannot implement vertical takeoff and landing and requires a runway.
The pre-production model, AirCar Prototype 2, will be equipped with a more powerful 300HP engine with variable pitch propeller, allowing for a maximum cruise speed of 300 km/h and a flight range of 1000 km. Prototype 2 is expected to receive the EASA CS-23 aircraft certification with an M1 road permit, says the company.
“This flight starts a new era of dual transportation vehicles. It opens a new category of transportation and returns the freedom originally attributed to cars back to the individual,” said Professor Klein following touchdown in Bratislava. His partner and investor in the project Anton Zajac added: “AirCar is no longer just a proof of concept; flying at 2500 m at a speed of 190 km/h, it has turned science fiction into a reality.”
Indeed, the budding flying car business has left the sci-fi realm and is now heralded as one of the mobility options for the future, capable of reducing the strain on existing transport infrastructures. In a 2019 assessment, Morgan Stanley speculated that the sector could be worth $1.5 trillion by 2040.
Before reaching production stage, however, AirCar and its rivals need to iron out problems with certification under both air and road jurisdictions, ensuring that flying with the futuristic vehicle is safe on par with conventional aircraft.
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The sixth European Digital Citizens seminar brought together the best practices from Varna, Hamburg, Genoa, Marseille, Cluj-Napoca and Rotterdam on how to tackle the digital divide present in the countryside
The local authorities are taking the bold step as a way to declutter the urban streets from delivery traffic
One-third of homes on the islands this year were sold to nationals of other countries, many of whom are non-residents
The contest that measures the creative achievements of European cities also had a more human dimension, with recognition going to 6 women innovators
The sixth European Digital Citizens seminar brought together the best practices from Varna, Hamburg, Genoa, Marseille, Cluj-Napoca and Rotterdam on how to tackle the digital divide present in the countryside
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The city inaugurated twelve of these spots to encourage people to still feel at home while on the street
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The Estonian capital was praised for its unique sport urban planning design
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