DUBAI: A made-in-China flying car built by Xpeng Inc., a Chinese electronic vehicle maker, made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates on Oct 10.
The X2 is a two-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that is lifted by eight propellers – two at each corner of the vehicle.
The company works towards launching the electric aircraft on international markets.
Monday’s unmanned, 90-minute test flight in Dubai was described by its manufacturer as an “important base for the next generation of flying cars.”
“We are making step-by-step (moves) to the international market,” said Minguan Qiu, general manager of Xpeng Aeroht. “First we selected Dubai city because Dubai is the most innovative city in the world.”
