The race to bring science fiction to life is heating up but it might not be self-driving cars that reach the finish line first. While the dream of autonomous vehicles navigating our roads has faced significant technological and regulatory hurdles, another futuristic concept flying cars appears to be gaining ground. Recent developments suggest that flying cars could become a commercial reality sooner than fully self-driving cars.
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Feb
Feb
The concept of flying cars has long been a staple of science fiction, but it is now becoming a reality. Alef Aeronautics, a Silicon Valley-based startup founded in 2015, has announced that it will begin production of the world’s first commercially available flying car in 2024.
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Feb
Feb
At first glance, the Model A by Alef Aeronautics might deceive you into thinking it’s just another car blending into the urban landscape. However, as one draws nearer, the illusion dissipates, unveiling a marvel of modern engineering: a cabin encapsulated within a robust carbon fiber mesh. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill vehicle; it’s Alef Aeronautics’ inaugural foray into the realm of flying cars, a concept straight out of science fiction, poised to enter commercial production by 2025.
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Aug
Aug
In a defining moment for urban transportation’s future, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Alef Automotive’s flying car, the Model A, its certificate of airworthiness. This paves the way for this transformative vehicle to shift from road to sky as early as 2025.
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Dec
Dec
Alef Aeronautics, based in California, has designed their flying car prototypes to resemble traditional cars and plans to begin selling them in 2025 for $300,000.