Paris [France], June 20: Nikkei Asia newspaper reported on June 20 that many flying car models were brought to the Paris Air Show (France), which takes place from June 19 to June 25, when manufacturers large and small showcase next-generation transport technology.
An area dedicated to flying cars first appeared at the exhibition dating back to 1909. Flying cars, also known as eVTOLs, are electrically powered and can take off and land vertically. Because it doesn't need a runway and has fewer parts, flying cars promise to have lower operating costs than conventional airplanes.
When put into practice, flying cars are expected to reshape transportation, reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Competition to develop technology is increasingly fierce as manufacturers seek to ensure safety and solve technical problems.
Boeing (USA) shows a flying car being developed by Wisk Aero, an American startup in which it has a stake. The vehicle can operate autonomously while carrying four passengers, to cope with the shortage of pilots.
Volocopter, a German startup with an investment from Sumitomo Company (Japan), displayed a two-seater flying car that it plans to fly at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.
The startup Joby Aviation (USA), funded by Toyota Motor and others, also introduced its flying car. This vehicle can reach speeds of about 320 km / h with a continuous flight range of just over 240 km.
Chinese company Yihan is also building a vehicle that can fly without a pilot.
The flying car is expected to be used for tourism, emergency services and taxis. The global market for flying vehicles, including drones, is projected to reach $35.7 billion by 2032, up from $11.1 billion in 2022, according to a company report. Precedence Research (Canada).
However, there are still many technical problems before flying cars are widely used. Battery charging facilities must be secured and costs must be reduced to levels that allow for more use. Some flying cars cost more than $1 million, so the focus will be on whether mass production can help bring costs down.
Source: ThanhNien Newspaper
