Photo: Kamran Jebreili/AP/ShutterstockWe have lift off!XPeng Aeroht publiclytested its electric flying car, the XPeng X2, for the first time on Monday in Dubai, according to a news release from the Chinese tech firm.The unmanned flight took place in front of 150 people at Skydive Dubai on the first day of GITEX GLOBAL 2022, per Monday’s release.XPeng Aeroht shared a video of the “immersive flight experience” on its Instagram page and encouraged users to “take a ride” with the X2 flying car in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.“X2 flying car’s first public flight was a great success,” the firm captioned a second post on its Instagram page, adding, “Thanks for all the support!❤️.“Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, said the vehicle’s test drive “represents a significant milestone” for both the company “and the international achievement of flying cars.““Today’s flight is a major step in XPENG’s exploration of future mobility,” Gu added, per the release.Kamran Jebreili/AP/ShutterstockThe flying taxi can operate in both manual and autonomous modes, and does not release carbon dioxide during flight, Xpeng said in its release.The vehicle can fly at about 80 miles per hour for no longer than 35 minutes, with a maximum weight of about 1,675 lbs., according to the company’swebsite.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.The two-seated aircraft will be “perfect for short-distance city journeys” and while remaining “suitable for future low-altitude city flights,” according to the company.Kamran Jebreili/AP/ShutterstockActing President and CEO Hassan Al Hashemi stated that the flying’s car’s first public journey “will change the game of future mobility.““The flying car is the epitome of ambition, innovation and future-oriented vision that has always inspired Dubai and its leadership,” Al Hashemi explained. “Today, we witnessed a historic moment that will define the next 50 years.“A number of issues still must be addressed — includingvehicle battery life, infrastructure and air traffic control— before flying taxis can actually begin shuttling passengers around Dubai, and likely other cities worldwide, according to the Associated Press.But the future still appears bright for the flying taxi, though it’s unclear when it will be made available to the public.“Electric flying cars are the future of travel, and it is incredible to witness history in the making today,” said Trixie LohMirmand, executive Vice President of Events Management at Dubai World Trade Center and GITEX GLOBAL’s organizer, according to Monday’s release.
Photo: Kamran Jebreili/AP/Shutterstock
We have lift off!XPeng Aeroht publiclytested its electric flying car, the XPeng X2, for the first time on Monday in Dubai, according to a news release from the Chinese tech firm.The unmanned flight took place in front of 150 people at Skydive Dubai on the first day of GITEX GLOBAL 2022, per Monday’s release.XPeng Aeroht shared a video of the “immersive flight experience” on its Instagram page and encouraged users to “take a ride” with the X2 flying car in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.“X2 flying car’s first public flight was a great success,” the firm captioned a second post on its Instagram page, adding, “Thanks for all the support!❤️.“Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, said the vehicle’s test drive “represents a significant milestone” for both the company “and the international achievement of flying cars.““Today’s flight is a major step in XPENG’s exploration of future mobility,” Gu added, per the release.Kamran Jebreili/AP/ShutterstockThe flying taxi can operate in both manual and autonomous modes, and does not release carbon dioxide during flight, Xpeng said in its release.The vehicle can fly at about 80 miles per hour for no longer than 35 minutes, with a maximum weight of about 1,675 lbs., according to the company’swebsite.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.The two-seated aircraft will be “perfect for short-distance city journeys” and while remaining “suitable for future low-altitude city flights,” according to the company.Kamran Jebreili/AP/ShutterstockActing President and CEO Hassan Al Hashemi stated that the flying’s car’s first public journey “will change the game of future mobility.““The flying car is the epitome of ambition, innovation and future-oriented vision that has always inspired Dubai and its leadership,” Al Hashemi explained. “Today, we witnessed a historic moment that will define the next 50 years.“A number of issues still must be addressed — includingvehicle battery life, infrastructure and air traffic control— before flying taxis can actually begin shuttling passengers around Dubai, and likely other cities worldwide, according to the Associated Press.But the future still appears bright for the flying taxi, though it’s unclear when it will be made available to the public.“Electric flying cars are the future of travel, and it is incredible to witness history in the making today,” said Trixie LohMirmand, executive Vice President of Events Management at Dubai World Trade Center and GITEX GLOBAL’s organizer, according to Monday’s release.
We have lift off!
XPeng Aeroht publiclytested its electric flying car, the XPeng X2, for the first time on Monday in Dubai, according to a news release from the Chinese tech firm.
The unmanned flight took place in front of 150 people at Skydive Dubai on the first day of GITEX GLOBAL 2022, per Monday’s release.
XPeng Aeroht shared a video of the “immersive flight experience” on its Instagram page and encouraged users to “take a ride” with the X2 flying car in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.
“X2 flying car’s first public flight was a great success,” the firm captioned a second post on its Instagram page, adding, “Thanks for all the support!❤️.”
Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPENG, said the vehicle’s test drive “represents a significant milestone” for both the company “and the international achievement of flying cars.”
“Today’s flight is a major step in XPENG’s exploration of future mobility,” Gu added, per the release.
Kamran Jebreili/AP/Shutterstock
The flying taxi can operate in both manual and autonomous modes, and does not release carbon dioxide during flight, Xpeng said in its release.
The vehicle can fly at about 80 miles per hour for no longer than 35 minutes, with a maximum weight of about 1,675 lbs., according to the company’swebsite.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.
The two-seated aircraft will be “perfect for short-distance city journeys” and while remaining “suitable for future low-altitude city flights,” according to the company.
Acting President and CEO Hassan Al Hashemi stated that the flying’s car’s first public journey “will change the game of future mobility.”
“The flying car is the epitome of ambition, innovation and future-oriented vision that has always inspired Dubai and its leadership,” Al Hashemi explained. “Today, we witnessed a historic moment that will define the next 50 years.”
A number of issues still must be addressed — includingvehicle battery life, infrastructure and air traffic control— before flying taxis can actually begin shuttling passengers around Dubai, and likely other cities worldwide, according to the Associated Press.
But the future still appears bright for the flying taxi, though it’s unclear when it will be made available to the public.
“Electric flying cars are the future of travel, and it is incredible to witness history in the making today,” said Trixie LohMirmand, executive Vice President of Events Management at Dubai World Trade Center and GITEX GLOBAL’s organizer, according to Monday’s release.
source: people.com
