
Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of the Chinese automaker Xpeng, is looking to mass produce flying cars. Xpeng announced on October 24 that it will begin mass production of a flying car in 2024. The company says the modular flying car will be the first mass-produced model designed for flying, commuting, and off-road adventures.
Xpeng’s flying car is described as a moon rover for Earth. It’s a fully road-driving vehicle with hidden flight mechanisms. One version has propellers that protrude and takes off vertically.
Xpeng’s flying car is a two-seater with a teardrop-shaped design. It’s a “fifth-generation” flying car that was developed and manufactured independently by the company.
Other flying car companies include:
- Alef Aeronautics A startup backed by a Tesla investor, Alef unveiled its concept for a flying car at the 2023 Detroit Auto Show. The car is 100% electric, has a maximum flying range of 200 miles, and is made of ultra-light carbon fiber material.
- Klein Vision AirCar This flying car is already in production and is expected to be available in 2024. It has a range of 600 miles and can fly at speeds of up to 190 mph.
- Terrafugia This flying car has a structure that turns into an airplane when the wings are spread out, and a car that can run on the road when folded.
The Xpeng modular flying car is the first mass-produced model designed for flying, commuting and off-road adventures, according to the company
The Alef Model A is a flying car that operates more like a helicopter. It has eight propellers, four on each side of the central capsule. The propellers are powered by four small motors instead of one giant motor. The car can take off and land vertically.
The Model A transitions between vertical and forward flight modes. Once airborne, the car tilts sideways so that the right and left sides become the top and bottom wings of a biplane. The passenger seat also turns so that the passenger remains upright during flight.
The Model A has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles. It can carry one or two occupants. The price of the Model A starts at USD 300,000( source google)
Flying cars use a variety of technologies, including:
- Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL):
- Electric Propulsion
- Multiple electrically driven rotors
- Advanced battery and charging technology
- Gyroscopically controlled and fully autonomous flight
- Multiple safety redundancies
- Automated Air Traffic
Other technologies that can be applied to flying cars include: Propulsion methods, Aerodynamics, Electronics, Materials science.
Flying cars use the same advanced technology used in drones, but are large enough to carry people. Advances in materials, batteries, and software will make flying cars more affordable and convenient than planes and helicopters(source google)
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