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US Government Grants Approval for First Electric Flying Car to Take Flight

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CarBuzz

The Alef Aeronautics Model A has become the first flying car to receive accreditation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to legally drive on the road and take off into the skies. The Model A is a two-seater electric vehicle with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, and it has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles. The FAA has granted Alef a "Special Airworthiness Certificate," limiting where the prototypes can fly. The expected price of the Model A is $300,000, and pre-orders are currently being accepted.

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"Revolutionary Flying Car Achieves Flight Certification and Goes Electric"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Electrek.co

Alef Aeronautics has received legal approval from the US government for its fully electric flying car, "Model A," making it the first of its kind to be flight certified. The Model A has a 200-mile driving range and a flight range of 110 miles. Alef has already collected over 440 reservations for the vehicle, which is expected to begin production in late 2025. The company is also developing a four-person sedan, "Model Z," with a starting price of $35K and plans to debut in 2035. Other automakers and startups are also working on bringing flying cars or eVTOLs to market.

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