Electric planes and flying cars in Australia

13 August 2024, 7:03 pm

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Electric planes and flying cars in Australia
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Electric planes and flying cars in Australia
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Electric flying cars and planes are no longer just a futuristic fantasy – they’re here in Australia, set to transform travel across the country. Chinese automaker Xpeng wowed crowds in Melbourne with its X2 prototype, a sleek, carbon-fibre flying car powered by eight electric motors. Another significant development is from Australian start-up AMSL Aero, who are developing Vertiia, a hydrogen-powered electric aircraft. Several other automakers like Toyota and Hyundai are also working on electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, with plans for commercial use in the near future. Fly OnE, an Australian green transport pioneer, has been operating electric flights and plans to offer air taxis by 2024.

Brands mentioned: Xpeng, Toyota, Hyundai, Fly OnE, AMSL Aero, Joby Aviation, Pipistrel Electro

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