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eVTOLs will bring a futuristic experience to our transportation. Basically like flying cars. That is, if government gets out of the way and lets these companies innovate and get to market... Save an hour and check out a free Sooma AI article of the interview from the All-In Summit, featuring the CEOs from leading eVTOL companies. 👇

𝐗𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 XPENG has made history with the first public flight of its modular flying car, the Land Aircraft Carrier, in China. Following the demonstration, the company received an impressive 2000 pre-orders, setting a new industry record. The Land Aircraft Carrier consists of two parts: a 5.5-meter electric car and a flying module. The car itself has a 1000 km range and features a spacious interior with seating for two and a large trunk to store the flying module. The module, which resembles a large drone with a cockpit for two passengers, can be deployed from the trunk with the push of a button, taking just 5 minutes to activate. The flying module can complete 5–6 flights on a full charge, and the electric car can recharge it from 30% to 80% in just 18 minutes. The autonomous flight, demonstrated during the presentation, includes both automatic and manual control options, with just three hours of training needed for operation. Priced at $280,000, the Land Aircraft Carrier will enter mass production in 2026, with a planned output of 10,000 units annually. A major step towards the future of personal transportation! -- More innovation news: https://lnkd.in/dS3Np_JV #archtown #xpeng

This is great and the tech build here is awesome! However, I feel flying cars are not very practical. Handling air traffic for planes is difficult: 27.8 million flights took off in 2022 and 39 total aviation accidents occurred causing 358 casualties. There are 1.4 BILLION cars in the world, just try and fathom flying cars being an alternative to regular cars. The sky would be in havoc. The only way I see how flying car would work is in form of public transport that is more private and best opted for close range than airplanes.

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The video discusses the future of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, featuring representatives from Joby, Archer, and Wisk. They cover topics including safety, regulatory challenges, noise reduction, autonomous flight, and timelines for commercial availability. 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 The future of urban air mobility is rapidly approaching, with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft poised to revolutionize transportation in cities around the world. In a panel discussion featuring representatives from three leading eVTOL companies - Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Wisk Aero - industry experts delved into the challenges and opportunities facing this emerging technology. Joby Aviation, represented by founder JoeBen Bevirt, has been working on eVTOL technology for 15 years. The company's aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers, with a range of up to 150 miles and speeds of up to 200 mph. Archer Aviation, introduced by co-founder Adam Goldstein, is developing a similar aircraft called Midnight, which can carry four passengers and a pilot for trips of 20-50 miles at speeds up to 150 mph. Wisk Aero, represented by CEO Brian Yutko, is taking a different approach by focusing on autonomous flight, with their latest generation aircraft designed to operate without a pilot on board. Enjoying this article? Continue reading at: https://lnkd.in/gEvqNarF

In the latest episode of eVTOL Insights, Alexandre Zaramela, CEO of Moya Aero, shares his vision for revolutionizing cargo transportation with autonomous eVTOLs. Learn about their journey, prototype testing, and future goals. Stay informed: https://lnkd.in/gtc32irH #eVTOL #CargoTransport #MoyaAero #AviationInnovation #AvfoilNews

Suzuki Motor Corporation and SkyDrive Inc. have joined forces to begin manufacturing flying cars at a Suzuki-owned factory in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. These flying cars, also known as eVTOLs, are electric and self-driving, with the goal of revolutionizing urban transportation. The agreement, which began in June 2023, involves the production of the SkyDrive (SD-05 type) model by SkyDrive's subsidiary Sky Works Inc. An eVTOL, or electric vertical take-off and landing flying car, is a tiny, three-seater drone that performs similarly to a helicopter. It is capable of vertical takeoff and landing and includes autonomous functionalities such as Autopilot. According to Autocar, these flying automobiles are intended to act as "Air Taxis" in the future, alleviating urban traffic congestion. Given the severe traffic congestion in cities, there is an increasing need for alternate personal transportation solutions. Air taxis are a tempting alternative because they can potentially bypass gridlock and allow for more efficient interstate commuting. https://lnkd.in/eS7ttCpA #SuzukiMotorCorporation #SkyDriveInc #FlyingCars #eVTOLs #UrbanTransportation #RevolutionaryTechnology #ElectricVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #SkyDriveSD05 #SkyWorksInc #IwataCity #ShizuokaPrefecture #Japan #AutonomousVehicles #AirTaxis #TrafficCongestion #PersonalTransportation #FutureTechnology

When we talk about #mobility innovation, #electricvehicle and autonomous vehicle usually take the spotlight. #eVTOL in another dimension is progressing quietly to commercial deployment as a new transportation system, backed by #5G/5G-A based low-altitude intelligent network. Recently a Chinese vendor completed a trial flight of crossing Yangtze River in Nanjing. The flying vehicle, with a maximum payload of 500kg, or up to 5 passengers, finished the cross-river journey of equally around 12 miles on ground within 5 mins, less than 80% time than spent via ground transportation. The operation cost arguably is below 10USD per passenger for each ride, and could further drop 40~50% in future. Similar trials are ongoing this year, in China and many other countries as well. #LowAltitudeEconomy

China is set to dominate the eVTOL market, aiming for over 100,000 autonomous flying vehicles by 2030 as part of its “low-altitude economy” strategy. With innovations in air taxis, cargo drones, and electric air vehicles, companies like AutoFlight and EHang are leading the charge, expanding across Southeast Asia and the Middle East after successful test flights in Japan. Urban transportation is on the brink of a revolution. #eVTOL #UrbanAirMobility #FlyingCars #TechInnovation #ElectricVehicles #Aviation #China #FutureOfTransportation https://lnkd.in/gu_FXQjQ