In an effort to introduce electric aircraft to global markets, Chinese electronic vehicle manufacturer Xpeng’s “flying car” performed its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates.
An electric two-seater vertical takeoff and landing aircraft called the X2 is powered by eight propellers, two of which are located in each corner of the craft.
The manufacturer of the vehicle called the 90-minute test flight in Dubai “a significant foundation for the future generation of flying vehicles.”
The general manager of Xpeng Aeroht, Minguan Qiu, stated, “We are moving toward the worldwide market in a gradual manner. “Dubai is the most innovative city in the world, so we first chose Dubai as our location.”
Flying cars have been featured in movies for many years, and we also have been talked and read about this.
If industry officials are to be believed, people will truly be traveling in flying cars by the year 2025, especially in Dubai, one of the wealthiest cities in the world.
Since flying cars would be exceptionally expensive, the majority of the buyers will be millionaires or people with significant net worths.
More than 400 eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles) or flying car firms around the globe are attempting to improve the reliability and safety of their goods. And the majority of them think 2025 will usher in the era of flying cars.
“Many nations are working to have flying cars on the road by 2025. Our two-seater variant will also begin commercial production in 2025, according to SkyDrive Inc. CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa.
At Gitex Global 2022, the Japanese flying car company will display a single-seater model. We’re visiting Gitex Global 2022 to look for possible partners or clients.
SkyDrive, which has set the price of its two-seater commercial vehicle at $1 million, is introducing regulations with the Japanese government, according to Fukuzawa.
In Dubai on Monday, Chinese automaker XPeng successfully completed the first global public flight of its X2 flying automobile. In addition, the business is working on a sixth-generation flying vehicle that can also be driven on roads.
Flying cars need three concurrent breakthroughs to come together, according to Dr. Brian Gu, vice-chairman and president of XPeng. “Technology, such as proving flying capabilities and safety, comes first. Next, rules are established, and last, consumer acceptance. For any of these to materialize, they must all be in place.