Chinese ‘flying car’ X2 makes first public flight in Dubai : The Tribune India

Reuters

Dubai, October 12

A “flying car” built by Chinese electronic vehicle maker Xpeng Inc made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the company works towards launching the electric aircraft on international markets.

The X2 is a two-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that is lifted by eight propellers – two at each corner of the vehicle.

Guests and reporters check out the XPeng eVTOL flying car X2 in Dubai. Reuters

Monday’s unmanned, 90-minute test flight in Dubai was described by its manufacturer as an “important base for the next generation of flying cars”.

XPengs eVTOL flying car X2 makes its first public flying in Dubai. Reuters

“We are making step-by-step (moves) to the international market,” said Minguan Qiu, general manager of Xpeng Aeroht.

“We selected Dubai city as it is the most innovative city in the world,” Aeroht added.

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