Hyundai's Supernal plans to build an electric flying taxi factory in the United States
Hyundai's Supernal plans to build an electric flying taxi factory in the United States
Supernal CEO announced in an interview with
Bloomberg on the 7th (local time) that the prototype of the electric vertical
takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) will be unveiled at the International
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January next year.
The eVTOL can fly at a speed of 120 miles
per hour (approximately 190 km/h) and accommodate one pilot and four
passengers. Supernal plans to conduct test flights in December next year, with
the goal of commencing commercial service four years later.
Supernal intends to submit an application
to the FAA for eVTOL certification in the coming months, aiming to navigate
through the uncharted territory of regulations and policies in this innovative
field.
The new CEO envisions that initially, eVTOL taxis and similar air mobility
options will be limited to "very advanced cities." However, as the
public becomes more comfortable and accustomed to these modes of
transportation, he foresees rapid potential for widespread adoption,
anticipating a quick turning point.
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