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technology2 years ago

"Switchblade: Revolutionizing Transportation with its Successful Test Flight in Washington"

The Switchblade, a flying car developed by Samson Sky, successfully completed its first test flight in Washington. The vehicle, which can reach speeds of 125 mph on the ground and is expected to fly at 190 mph, aims to provide high performance both in the sky and on the ground. However, mass production is still at least two years away, as the company is working on reducing the cost of manufacturing carbon fiber building materials. The estimated cost of a Switchblade VFR Kit is $170,000, while the IFR Kit is priced at $195,000. The vehicle requires a driver's license to operate on the ground and a private pilot certificate to fly. Samson Sky has received over 2,300 reservations from all 50 states and 57 countries.

via USA TODAY|
#flying-car#future-transportation#samson-sky
technology2 years ago

"NYC's Skyline Set to Soar with Flying Taxis by 2025"

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a $500 million investment in a production facility for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, bringing flying taxis closer to reality. Joby Aviation, one of the companies racing to bring these vehicles to market, has accepted $325 million in government incentives to open the plant and expects to offer ride-sharing services as early as 2025. The relatively quiet and high-tech eVTOLs can accommodate four passengers and a pilot, and have already logged 30,000 hours of testing. Joby has partnered with major transportation and tech companies, including Toyota, Delta Air Lines, and Intel. The selected site in Ohio is close to the Air Force Research Laboratory, and Joby plans to manufacture up to 500 eVTOLs per year.

via New York Post |
#evtol#flying-taxis#future-transportation
technology2 years ago

"Exploring the Future: A Comfortably Dull Self-Driving Car Ride with My Teenage Son"

The author shares their experience of taking a self-driving car ride with their teenage son in San Francisco. The ride was uneventful and felt comfortably dull, with the car performing competently and smoothly. The Waymo vehicle had a futuristic ambiance, and the ride cost $8, similar to Lyft or Uber. The author believes that self-driving cars could become a common mode of transportation for short urban trips, as long as companies like Waymo can scale up in a cost-effective manner.

via CNBC|
#future-transportation#ride-sharing#san-francisco
technology2 years ago

Electric Flying Car Receives FAA Approval for Test Flights

Alef Aeronautics, a SpaceX-backed startup, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for flight tests of its electric flying car, making it the first flight-capable car to receive such approval. The car, priced at $300,000, is designed for both street driving and vertical take-off, with a road range of 200 miles and a flying range of 110 miles. Pre-orders are already being taken, and deliveries are expected to start by 2025. Another flying car company, Joby Aviation, also received FAA approval, causing its shares to soar by 44%.

via Business Insider India|
#alef-aeronautics#electric-flying-car#faa-approval
technology2 years ago

"US Government Approves Alef Model A Electric VTOL Flying Car and Joby's First Production eVTOL Air Taxi"

The Alef Aeronautics Model A has become the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) car to receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to legally fly over the United States. Although still in the prototype stage, the wingless flying car claims a 200-mile driving range and a flight range of 110 miles. Alef Aeronautics has already received over 440 reservations for the Model A, which is priced at $300,000. The company is also developing other models, including the Model Z flying sedan.

via InsideEVs |
#alef-model-a#electric-vtol-flying-car#faa-approval
technology2 years ago

Doroni Aerospace CEO Predicts Arrival of Flying Cars in Near Future.

Doroni Aerospace CEO, Doron Merdinger, revealed that his company's flying car, the Doroni H1, could be available for purchase within the next two years. The 2-seater vehicle can travel a couple hundred feet off the ground with the use of joysticks and is being developed in collaboration with NASA. The vehicle is expected to have a high price tag, but the company is working to make it a good value for customers.

via TMZ|
#doroni-aerospace#flying-cars#future-transportation