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To the best of our knowledge, LuftCar is poised to offer one of the first eVTOL ‘flying forklift’ concept, using zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell propulsion for advanced air mobility. Technology being developed by the company will provide a sustainable, door to door solution applicable to innumerable industries – including automotive, air cargo, emergency medical services, defense, tourism, buses, and others.
Based on the broad applications for our technology, our conservative estimate for the total addressable market is about $500B by 2030, in line with an overall market that is projected to reach $1.5T by 2040.*
LuftCar’s leadership team is leveraging over 200 years of collective expertise in engineering and development for some of the world’s leading automotive and aviation enterprises. The company was founded by Santh Sathya who was a critical member of the team that built 300 hydrogen fuel cell cars for Ford Motor Company, in addition to leading product engineering teams at Boeing and GE.
the pitch
LuftCar is bridging the road to the skies with a vision of creating and commercializing autonomous air and road mobility (AARM) vehicles. The company’s award-winning technology is being developed to offer unparalleled air and road capabilities, utilizing hydrogen fuel cell propulsion as well as proprietary docking and landing systems. In the near future, we believe our innovations will be pivotal in transforming transportation as we know it, providing a fast, cost-efficient, clean energy solution, and connecting distant communities. The Company is currently pre-revenue and in the development stage. It does not currently have any products on the market.
For decades, science fiction and cinema have envisioned a world where cars can fly, but LuftCar is ready to make autonomous air mobility an everyday reality. Our patented technology features what we believe to be the first detachable modular design for combined air and road versatility, and is powered by clean energy in the form of hydrogen fuel cell propulsion.
*The above is a rendering of a future product. Images are computer generated demo versions. Product is still currently under development and is not yet available on the market.
With the planned capacity for 300+ miles of air travel and 150+ miles of road travel, LuftCar is seeking to offer an impactful solution for personal mobility as well as a competitive option for commercial cargo, emergency services, defense operations, and other industrial transport.
The Problem & Our Solution
Transporting people and cargo across long distances is a modern-day necessity, but in LuftCar’s opinion, there is a need for vehicles capable of multidomain, multipurpose mobility. According to some recent statistics, currently only 2% of passengers choose air travel for distances up to 500 miles, due to high costs, and the need to rent a road vehicle to reach their final destination. Meanwhile, for cargo delivery, today’s drones are limited in payload and distance, due to energy density and battery constraints.
What LuftCar is engineering as an alternative is an entire end-to-end, interchangeable vehicle solution. The company’s AARM technology, combined with proprietary eVTOL systems will make it possible to connect entire countries, translating to faster, more efficient and cost-effective ground and air transport, which can be optimized for any number of use cases. The air frame ‘forklift’ can be rented to pick up any compatible road vehicle. Customers can ‘rent the wings for their car’.
*The above is a rendering of a future product. Images are computer generated demo versions. Product is still currently under development and is not yet available on the market.
A few unique advantages offered by LuftCar include the ability to integrate with existing ground infrastructure, longer flight distances for intercity transport, affordability and freedom of travel for consumers, as well as expanded versatility for industries that traditionally rely on just one mode of transport. Additionally, because our vehicle designs are adaptable for any industry, we anticipate that LuftCar’s system will be implemented on a global scale for applications ranging from private mobility to last-mile delivery, disaster relief, healthcare, and military defense.
*The above is a rendering of a future product. Images are computer generated demo versions. Product is still currently under development and is not yet available on the market.
The Market & Our Traction
LuftCar’s scalable systems are positioning the company to realize multiple revenue streams, capturing market share in categories that include:
*The above is a rendering of a future product. Images are computer generated demo versions. Product is still currently under development and is not yet available on the market.
Since launching in 2021, LuftCar has multiple patents pending approval and many recognitions, including the TechConnect Defense Award, the CleanTechOpen Regional Award, and the AviationWeek Demolition Derby Award for Best Concept. We have also begun signing MOU partnership agreements with a number of airports and industry leaders – including Bosch Aviation and NYSERDA – and have received a purchase order* for 15 vehicles from our first cargo distributor customer.
*The above order is subject to the successful trials of LuftCar prototype and thereafter approvals and all necessary Air and Road certifications from the Federal Aviation Authorities and other Air/Road transport authorities in the USA and in the UAE.
Why Invest
LuftCar’s long-term vision is developing a traveling concept that will democratize air transport and build social equity by better connecting communities. Within the next year, the company’s roadmap entails prototyping our hydrogen fuel cell and battery propulsion technology to the market, as well as a custom-built two-seater vehicle to demonstrate LuftCar’s docking, undocking, and hover capabilities. We are also on pace to demo our first LuftPad in early 2024, and will be developing additional vehicles for cargo transport in the following years.
*The above is a rendering of a future product. Images are computer generated demo versions. Product is still currently under development and is not yet available on the market.
With your support, we look forward to achieving our dream of forever changing transportation, delivery, and disaster relief. Thank you for investing with us on StartEngine!
LuftCar is an autonomous air and road mobility company developing electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) solutions. The company is in development and currently advancing toward the prototype stage for its flying vehicle technology.
Santh has a MBA from the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, MS in mechanical engineering from Ohio University and BS in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy. Santh also holds an Artificial Intelligence Strategy Certification from MIT.
Santh works full time for LuftCar - 40 hrs a week
Alan reports to Santh Sathya, CEO of LuftCar.
Alan works part time for LuftCar - 20 hrs a week
Before joining Deloitte, Doug had a distinguished career at Lockheed Martin holding many technology-focused roles and leading teams performing both system integration and application development. His time at Lockheed provided insight into Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Support, and Engineering. Doug’s leadership in the area of data analytics was instrumental in Lockheed Martin becoming the first Department of Defense contractor to win the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Doug holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and an M.S. in Engineering Management and Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida. He is also a graduate of Lockheed Martin's Operations Leadership Development Program.
Doug reports to Santh Sathya, CEO of LuftCar.
Doug works part time for LuftCar - 20 hrs a week
Daphne reports to Santh Sathya, CEO of LuftCar.
Daphne works full time for LuftCar - 40 hrs a week
Saleem Ahmed
President - Middle East Markets
As the President of Middle East and Africa for LuftCar, Saleem is building and spearheading its expansion and go-to-market strategy, with the vision to build ecosystems in partnership with Government bodies and the private sector to revolutionize transportation (in ways not thought possible) while contributing to a better and cleaner world.
Saleem reports to Santh Sathya, CEO of LuftCar. He currently works part-time for the company and spends approximately 40 hours/week on LuftCar items, he is based in the UAE.
Suresh Kannappan
VP - Supply Chain Development (Part Time)
Suresh will serve as VP - Supply chain and strategically source suppliers for building prototypes.
Suresh reports to Santh Sathya, CEO of LuftCar.
Suresh works part time for LuftCar - 20 hrs a week
Jan Kulow
Advisory Board Member (Part Time)
Jan is a strong aviation professional with managerial and piloting experience. He helped building up one German airline start-up by setting up a business intelligence department and being responsible for the airline’s strategy assessment, controlling, reporting and data management. He has piloted aircrafts for the Airbus A320 Family. Jan supported the development of aerospace industry with governmental mandate from North Rhine Westphalia, Germany. Currently, he is managing operational risks and safety for a large consulting firm in Aachen, Germany.
Jan-Frederic holds a master’s degree in International Management- Aviation Business form the German International University (former IUBH) and bachelor’s degree in Aviation Business and Piloting from the HTW Saar, Germany. In addition, Jan has secured various certificates with aviation reference and data management. Currently, Jan is working at DSS+ Sustainable Solutions (former DuPont S.S.) in the role of manager.
Jan reports to Santh Sathya, CEO of LuftCar.
Jan works part time for LuftCar - 10 hrs a week
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