FAA Grants Airworthiness Certificate to Flying Car Prototype
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The Federal Aviation Administration has approved testing for Alef Automotive's flying car, called "Model A." It is the first fully electric vehicle that can both fly with vertical takeoff and drive on roads to receive U.S. government approval. The car has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles, and it is available for pre-sale at $300,000. Alef Automotive plans to begin deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025 and is also working on a four-person sedan called "Model Z" for future release.
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