The Chinese XPeng X2 two-seater flying car completed the first public test flight in Dubai

Flying cars like the XPeng X2 could revolutionize urban transport. These would take the load away from city life transportation. Obviously, traffic on the roads would reduce and make them more friendly for pedestrians and cyclists. Electric vehicles like the XPeng X2 would also reduce carbon emissions. Flying cars are still in the infancy stage but by successfully completing the first public test flight of its two-seater flying car the Chinese XPeng X2 has sent out a message. They did this at GITEX technology expo in Dubai. The flying car lifts vertically off the ground. It does not need any runway, is therefore suitable for built-up urban areas and can carry two passengers. moreover, it is fully electric, can climb at a rate of around two meters per second and reach speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. XPeng flying car takes to the air in Dubai. The duration of the test flight was just 90 seconds. An official of XPeng Aeroht says the technology is close to being ready for public use. However, regulations related to flying cars are still developing.

The company plans to work with governments to establish a physical regulatory infrastructure for flying cars in urban areas. It is quite possible that people would be able to use this mode of transport within five years. The Chinese government plans to launch flying taxis by 2025. Incidentally, the XPeng X2 is equipped with AI automation and can be driven manually or it can be set to self-drive. Right now, there are other flying cars under development around the world, and many of them actually fly. Examples are the Canadian firm Opener's "BlackFly," SkyDrive Inc's "SD-03" and Klein Vision's prototype "AirCar." The last one made a successful 35-minute test-flight between two cities in Slovakia last year.

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