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Airspeeder launches world's first electric flying race car

A new racing series which hopes to emulate the pod racing from Star Wars has launched its first electric flying race car. Airspeeder has unveiled the Mk3, which will form the basis of the company's maiden season in 2021. The vehicles, which will race at speeds in excess of 120 km/h in its first year, will be remotely controlled by pilots on the ground. Airspeeder hopes to develop the Mk3 into a manned racing craft for the 2022 season. Company founder Matt Pearson has previously stated his desire for Airspeeder to turn into a series similar to the pod racing featured in Star Wars: A Phantom Menace. The Mk3 has been in the pipeline for three years. Airspeeder aims to "create a sport...
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