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FLYING CAR COSTS $1m.


INVENTOR Paul Moller Dr. Paul S. Moller (b. 1937, Canada) is an engineer who has spent the past forty years developing the Moller Skycar personal vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicle.  yesterday unveiled the $1million flying car he believes will revolutionise Verb 1. revolutionise - fill with revolutionary ideas
revolutionize, inspire

indoctrinate - teach doctrines to; teach uncritically; "The Moonies indoctrinate their disciples"

2.
 transport within 10 years.

The American boffin bof·fin also Bof·fin  
n. Chiefly British Slang
A scientist, especially one engaged in research.



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 spent $200m and 40 years developing the futuristic Skycar which went on show at the Big Boys Toys exhibition in Sydney.

The hybrid car hybrid car, hybrid vehicle hybrid nHybridfahrzeug nt or -auto nt  and airplane will start its first flight tests over the next few months, and the US military are also said to be testing the machine.

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SKY'S THE LIMIT: The car was a big hit with little Stacy Van Abrahams
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Publication:The Mirror (London, England)
Date:Mar 23, 2001
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