European Flying Car Technology Sold to China

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Flying cars were once a fantasy. In short, flying cars are an indispensable part of science fiction. But by now, flying cars, which were a fantasy, have become a reality.

The technology behind a flying car was initially developed and successfully tested in Europe. However, it has now been acquired by a Chinese company. Today, in MotorGuide Weekly News, we tell you about it.

Powered by a BMW engine and conventional fuel, this AirCar flew for 35 minutes between two Slovakian airports in 2021, using runways for takeoff and landing. It took less than two minutes to transform from a car to an aircraft. Now, vehicles built based on its design are being used within a "specific geographical region" in China.

Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company, headquartered in Cangzhou, has purchased exclusive rights to manufacture and use AirCar aircraft within an undisclosed region. Thus, China, which has led the growth of the EV revolution, is now actively developing flying transport solutions.

Last month, a company called Autoflight conducted a test flight of a passenger-carrying drone between the cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai. It is stated that a three-hour journey by car was completed in 20 minutes. However, there were no passengers on this aircraft.

In 2023, Chinese authorities awarded a safety certificate to Chinese company eHang for its electric flying taxi. Here, the UK government has stated that electric flying taxis could become a regular feature in the sky by 2028. So, the government wants to launch electric flying taxis in 2 years. However, unlike these drone-like passenger aircraft, the AirCar does not take off vertically and requires a runway.

So, this is the story of European flying car technology sold by Europe to China. In a few more years, we will also be able to see flying cars in the sky.

Nipuna Marasinghe

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Nipuna Marasinghe

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