Called zero model, the prototype was filmed flying over a SUV before returning to the ground; manufacturer has received more than 3,300 pre-orders and plans to start production by 2025
An American Electrical Transport company recently presented images of a vehicle that calls itself the world’s first “flying car”. During tests performed in California, the United States, the prototype, called zero model, taking off vertically and flying over a SUV before returning to the ground. The demonstration occurred on a closed road without any incident. The zero model is a fully electric vehicle, designed to be used on public roads, and has vertical takeoff and landing capacity.
An innovative feature of this model is that its rotor paddles are hidden inside the chassis, which allows it to circulate in common streets without difficulty. The manufacturer has received more than 3,300 pre-orders and plans to start production later this year, with an estimated starting price of about $ 300,000. Jim Dukhovny, CEO of the automaker, stressed the importance of the test as a significant milestone in the evolution of transport technology. However, he also mentioned that the space in the cockpit is restricted, accommodating only “a person and a half.”
The company, known as Alef, has plans to develop a more affordable version of the vehicle, with a predicted price of $ 35,000. With these innovations, Alef seeks not only to revolutionize the concept of urban mobility, but also make air transport more accessible to the public.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Published by Matheus Oliveira
