Xpeng AeroHT says its combination VTOL/car prototype has taken to the skies.
have surfaced over the years, though these have typically been small, light aircraft that can double as cars. This means they still require a runway for takeoffs and landings, making them poorly suited for congestion-filled cities, where if such a thing existed, a flying car could provide the most utility.
Xpeng AeroHT's prototype is powered by batteries and resembles a sleek sedan with giant propellers mounted to the roof. The propellers are meant to fold away when the vehicle needs to travel on the ground, and have been designed in such a way that the vehicle can still safely land should one of the propellers stop working, the company said.
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