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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Gersh, Terrafugia, IncTelephone: +1-781-491-0812

E-mail: press@terrafugia.com

Terrafugia Shares TF-X Vision

Woburn, MA (May 6, 2013) Terrafugia Inc., the developer of the Transition street-legal airplane, announced

its vision for the future of personal transportation. Building on its experience with the Transition program,

Terrafugia has begun feasibility studies of a four-seat, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) plug-in hybrid-

electric flying car, the TF-X. Incorporating the state-of-the-art in intelligent systems, fly by wire controls, and

currently available technology, the TF-Xwill further increase the level of safety, simplicity, and convenience

of personal aviation.

This is the right time for us to begin thinking about the future of the company beyond Transition

development, says Terrafugia CEO/CTO Carl Dietrich, We are passionate about continuing to lead the

creation of a flying car industry and are dedicating resources to lay the foundations for our vision of personal

transportation. Terrafugias design team is excited to be looking ahead to TF-X development activities as

the Transition program shifts from research and development to certification, production, and customer

support activities. The Transition serves as a Proof of Process for TF-X development and commercialization

through the many technical, regulatory, and usage challenges it has overcome.

By directly addressing congestion and other transportation challenges currently being faced internationally,

widespread adoption of vehicles like the Transition and TF-X could result in significant economic benefits

and personal time savings. Preliminary conversations with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about

the TF-X concept have demonstrated their willingness to consider innovative technologies and regulatory

solutions that are in the public interest and enhance the level of safety of personal aviation. Terrafugia is

excited to be nearing production of the Transition and continuing to push the envelope of personal

transportation. Dietrich adds, Terrafugia is about increasing the level of safety, simplicity, and convenience

of aviation. TF-X is an opportunity to provide the world with a new dimension of personal freedom!

Terrafugia (terra-FOO-gee-ah), based in Woburn, MA, is a growing aerospace company founded by pilot-

engineers from MIT and supported by a world-class network of advisors and investors. The company name is

Latin for escape the earth. Terrafugias mission is to build practical flying cars. More information is available

atwww.DrivenToFly.com

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