China firm showcases maiden commercial flying car with 30km range
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A flying car that charges in just 25 minutes? China's GAC Group is making it a reality with their newly unveiled Govy AirCab. This two-seater electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle boasts a carbon fiber fuselage and a range of about 19 miles per charge. Aimed at the burgeoning "low-altitude economy," the AirCab is designed for urban air taxi services and short-hop personal flights.
Priced at around $233,000, it's equipped with high-tech features like 5G connectivity, voice control, and an intelligent driving system. GAC is pushing to certify the AirCab for airworthiness, with mass production and customer deliveries slated for 2026.
This launch reflects China's broader push into flying cars, with multiple automakers vying for a piece of what's projected to be a trillion-dollar sector. As regulations and technology evolve, GAC hopes to position itself at the forefront of urban air mobility in China's bustling megacities.
SMRTR provides this summary for quick context. The original article belongs to Interesting Engineering.
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