A Chinese firm tested out an electric flying taxi in Dubai on Monday, offering a glimpse of futuristic technology that could one day whisk people through cities high above any traffic.
The car, eVTOL flying car X2, is a two-seater vehicle. It vertically took off on Tuesday and completed its 90-minute test flight at Skydive Dubai.
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The historic occasion was attended by top government officials from China and the United Arab Emirates.
The two-seater flying car is equipped with an intelligent flight control system and autonomous flight capabilities.
#Dubai Flying car X2 launched.
— Aviation Voice (@Aviation_Voice) October 11, 2022
A Chinese firm tested out an electric flying taxi in Dubai on Monday, offering a glimpse of futuristic technology that could one day whisk people through cities high above any traffic. pic.twitter.com/G6nhkKYaTD
The flying car emits zero carbon dioxide and its maximum flight speed is 130 kilometres per hour.
The company said that they will start commercial production of the flying car within three years.
XPeng’s eVTOL flying car X2 makes history with first public test flight in #Dubai. The event was hosted by Dubai International Chamber at @skydivedubai. pic.twitter.com/w2bKcd1gXa
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 11, 2022