Xpeng X2 ‘Flying Car’ Completes First Public Flight Before Expected Launch in International Markets
A “flying car” built by Chinese electronics manufacturer Xpeng has made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the company looks to roll out electric planes. international markets. The X2 is a two-seat electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft lifted by eight propellers – two at each corner of the vehicle.
A 90-minute unmanned test flight on Monday at Dubai described by the manufacturer as a “critical basis for the next generation of flying cars.”
Minguan Qiu, general manager of Xpeng Aeroht. “We first chose the city of Dubai because Dubai is the most innovative city in the world.”
According to a report by Khaleej Times, Chinese tech and electric vehicle maker Xpeng tested the world’s first flying electric taxi earlier this week. According to the report, the two-seat self-propelled flying car has a maximum take-off weight of 760kg, an empty weight of 560kg and a maximum flight speed of 130 km/h. It has a flight time of 35 minutes and is made of premium carbon fiber and is equipped with a parachute frame.
After taking off from Skydive Dubai, the X2 flying car has completed a test flight, ushering in a new era of short-haul trips and smart mobility solutions.
The most recent version of the flying car is the electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle of the future (eVTOL), which has autonomous flight capabilities and an intelligent flight control system. The X2 is built for low-altitude cities and produces no carbon dioxide.
According to the report, flying cars could be put into commercial use within the next 2-3 years.
