QUandy times, stuck in traffic, have you dreamed of lifting yourself and leaving everyone under you? Soon it may not be just imagination. Alef Aeronautics He has just made history by successfully testing a flying electric car in an urban context. His prototype, the Model araised himself from A road in Californiashowing that the mobility of the future could be much closer than we imagine.
How does the flying electric car work?
At first glance, the model A looks like any electric car, but hides a revolutionary technology: i its engines integrated into the hood and in the trunk allow a vertical take -off. This means that it can be guided normally on the road and, when necessary, take flight to overcome obstacles and traffic jams. With an autonomy of 354 km on the road and 177 km in the airpromises to revolutionize the concept of urban mobility.
Alef Aeronautics has been working on this project for over ten years. In 2017, the company received a financing of 3 million dollars from Tim Draper, Tesla and Spacex investor. In 2022, the model A has obtained the special certification of the Federal Aviation Administrationthe agency that regulates civil aviation in the United States, becoming the first flying vehicle to be sold through a automotive dealership.
When will we be able to fly to the city (and how much will it cost)?
The price of 284 thousand euros makes the model at a luxury for a fewbut it’s just the beginning. The test in the urban environment marks a crucial step towards a revolution in transport. The future could be closer than we think: soon, the sky could become our new highway.
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