A Silicon Valley startup showed off a flying car prototype that actually looks like both a roadworthy vehicle.
Alef Aeronautics
Also unlike air taxis, the Model A still can function even when weather conditions don't permit flying, because it can be driven, Dukhovny said. And Alef's vehicle won't be restricted to taking off and landing at special facilities, also known as vertiports, he said. Alef is still in the early stages of developing the vehicle. It doesn't expect to begin producing the Model A until 2025.
One other challenge for the company: It will need to raise a lot more capital to have enough money to last through the certification process and to begin production, Dukhovney. He declined to disclose how much Alef has raised to date from venture investors but said the company would disclose more at a future date.already begun taking pre-orders for the Model A
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