It is equipped with three electric motors.
All sizes and shapes of automakers are trying to predict the future. While electric vehicles and autonomous cars will revolutionize how we move around, a new (and more detailed) invention is moving in a different direction. The VonMercier Arosa is a hovercraft that can cruise on land, water and any other terrain.
The idea isn’t new, but it has been around since 2014 in some form. There have been several iterations. It has not yet been produced, but there have been significant advancements in its development, which makes it closer to becoming a reality. This latest version is an original creation with open-air seating in tandem. It comes in a futuristic package. It exudes VWXL1 spirit. Although many details are kept secret and only available to members, the company claims it is the most maneuverable hovercraft on the planet because it uses a patented control that allows for quick movements.
This means that performance details remain a mystery. However, previous numbers indicated that the hovercraft could reach speeds of 80 miles per hour (120 km per hour). It is known that three independent electric motors are powered by electricity generated from a gas engine. We don’t know the size of the onboard battery pack. The craft is expected to travel 120 miles (193 km) at 40 mph (64 kilometers per hour), which is quite far for such an advanced machine. This is a little more than the Mini CooperSE.
VonMercier will produce 60 Arosas, each priced at $75,000. This is a large amount of money for a vehicle which is capable but likely not very useful. VonMercier plans to produce 60 examples of the Arosa. Each will start at $75,000. This vehicle is unlikely to be seen cruising down the highway on Saturday mornings. It’s more like a boat than it is a car and many states have strict regulations about what motor vehicles can be allowed on public roads.