DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane FLYING CAR VERY CLOSE TO FULL OPERATIONS Source: XPeng XPeng's flying car Aero HT Voyager X2 is acing low-altitude test flights over China. Experts say it is very close to starting full-scale commercial operations. Here are some key facts: These tests are considered groundbreaking for the urban air mobility (UAM) industry Test flights took place over the crowded city of Guangzhou Tech in the X2 is said to ensure a safe and intact landing, if a key part fails, even from a height of 50 meters or 164 feet Flies 35 minutes on a charge Top speed is 81 mph All-electric eVTOL Said to be very close to full-scale, commercial operations 1st flying car in China cleared by the Chinese government with a special flight permit to fly with a pilot X2 is particularly targeted at commuter and sightseeing services XPeng is also developing