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Which would you prefer - Gelephu's simplicity or Neom's futuristic dazzle?

One beguiles with its simplicity and spirituality, where elephants saunter past day and night, while the other dazzles as the future on steroids, boasting robo maids and flying cars

Which would you prefer - Gelephu's simplicity or Neom's futuristic dazzle?
Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 10:54 PM IST

Sarla Aviation, Bengaluru Airport tie up to launch electric flying taxis

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport is set to be a key hub for cutting-edge urban air mobility solutions with Sarla Aviation joining hands with the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to launch electric flying taxis. Last month, the two entities signed a statement of collaboration to explore sustainable air mobility, specifically electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This initiative, developed in Karnataka, aims to revolutionise air travel by introducing seven-seater electric flying taxis, which promise faster, cleaner, and more efficient transportation. While operations may still be two to three years away, Sarla Aviation's electric taxis promise a cleaner, quieter, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional helicopter services previously offered in Bengaluru. The Bengaluru-based company, co-founded by Adrian Schmidt, Rakesh Gaonkar and Shivam Chauhan, is at the forefront of this transformation. Sarla Aviation plans to focus on four

Sarla Aviation, Bengaluru Airport tie up to launch electric flying taxis
Updated On : 17 Oct 2024 | 3:47 PM IST

CES 2023: US firm ASKA unveils world's first 4-seater flying electric car

The ASKA A5 is the world's first four-seater flying car that can travel by road, and up to 250 miles by air on a single charge

CES 2023: US firm ASKA unveils world's first 4-seater flying electric car
Updated On : 06 Jan 2023 | 7:24 PM IST

Chinese EV firm Xpeng Aeroht's $1,40,000 car can fly over traffic jams

"The flying car is approaching reality and we think it was the right time to chip in," Brian Gu, Xpeng's president, said on the sidelines of the Dubai event, called GITEX

Chinese EV firm Xpeng Aeroht's $1,40,000 car can fly over traffic jams
Updated On : 23 Dec 2022 | 8:35 AM IST

E-scooters, drones, flying cars: Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal's mobility vision

Ola's Futurefactory, world's largest 2-wheeler unit is building the first in the firm's range of scooters--the Ola S1; firm will soon expand EV range with more scooters, bikes and cars

E-scooters, drones, flying cars: Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal's mobility vision
Updated On : 23 Sep 2021 | 11:19 PM IST

As technology evolves, flying cars finally get ready to take off

The interest in such vehicles is driven by e-commerce penetration and the popularity of ride-hailing. The pandemic has also led to a new focus on personal transport

As technology evolves, flying cars finally get ready to take off
Updated On : 07 Aug 2021 | 6:01 AM IST

Volkswagen conducting a feasibility study in China about flying cars

China is the world's biggest autos market, and also accounts for the largest part of Volkswagen's sales.

Volkswagen conducting a feasibility study in China about flying cars
Updated On : 10 Feb 2021 | 2:56 AM IST

Look, up in the sky - it's a flying Cadillac! GM unveils futuristic vehicle

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co on Tuesday presented a futuristic flying Cadillac - a self-driving vehicle which takes off and lands vertically and carries the passenger above the streets and through the air.

Look, up in the sky - it's a flying Cadillac! GM unveils futuristic vehicle
Updated On : 13 Jan 2021 | 1:38 AM IST

Drone taxis and deliveries: Science fiction gets closer to reality in Seoul

The vehicle glided above the river for around 10 minutes at a height of about 36 meters and reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) an hour

Drone taxis and deliveries: Science fiction gets closer to reality in Seoul
Updated On : 11 Nov 2020 | 1:39 PM IST

Uber teams up with Hyundai Motor to develop small electric-flying cars

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc and South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor <005380.KS> have teamed up to develop electric air taxis, joining the global race to make small self-flying cars to ease urban congestion.

Uber teams up with Hyundai Motor to develop small electric-flying cars
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 1:13 AM IST

Soon flying taxis to arrive in Singapore to test cleaner, quieter sky ride

Citi expects designers to keep tweaking the technology and working with regulators so they can start to offer regular air taxi services from 2025

Soon flying taxis to arrive in Singapore to test cleaner, quieter sky ride
Updated On : 07 Oct 2019 | 9:37 AM IST

British firm says it's building a hub for flying taxis in Singapore

Essex-based Skyports Ltd. plans to show off the vertical take-off and landing station at Marina Bay during the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress from Oct. 21-25

British firm says it's building a hub for flying taxis in Singapore
Updated On : 05 Oct 2019 | 8:20 PM IST

Riding flying taxis sounds fancy, but how will we avoid mid-air collisions?

There's a big difference between a helicopter-style charter service and a fully operational fleet of flying taxis - whether they're automated or piloted by humans

Riding flying taxis sounds fancy, but how will we avoid mid-air collisions?
Updated On : 29 Jan 2019 | 10:32 AM IST

Do flying cars have a future? Just look at helicopters for a clue

Flying cars may have their share of whizz-bang charm for those who can afford them. For the rest of us, more down-to-earth solutions look a lot more attractive

Do flying cars have a future? Just look at helicopters for a clue
Updated On : 28 Jan 2019 | 2:38 AM IST

Future perfect: Boeing's flying car completes successful first test flight

Boeing is competing with arch-rival Airbus SE and numerous other firms to introduce small self-flying vehicles capable of vertical takeoff and landing

Future perfect: Boeing's flying car completes successful first test flight
Updated On : 25 Jan 2019 | 2:14 AM IST

Japan hopes to get on board with flying cars, may have road-map ready soon

A flying car is defined as an aircraft that's electric, or hybrid electric, with driverless capabilities, that can land and takeoff vertically

Japan hopes to get on board with flying cars, may have road-map ready soon
Updated On : 18 Sep 2018 | 10:22 PM IST

Japan soars ahead with flying cars, takes Uber and Boeing onboard

Japan's Economy Minister Hiroshige Seko told reporters this month that flying cars could ease urban traffic snarls,

Japan soars ahead with flying cars, takes Uber and Boeing onboard
Updated On : 24 Aug 2018 | 11:38 PM IST

Flying taxis may be years away, but the groundwork is accelerating

No one can say for certain if these new vehicles will turn out to be a real business

Flying taxis may be years away, but the groundwork is accelerating
Updated On : 02 Mar 2018 | 12:30 AM IST

China gives flying cars a real boost

Shanghai has wild architecture, giant video billboards and horizon-obscuring smog

China gives flying cars a real boost
Updated On : 17 Nov 2017 | 10:44 PM IST

We'll get flying cars to go with 140 characters

It's just a matter of when. The question is whether anyone will need one

We'll get flying cars to go with 140 characters
Updated On : 27 Sep 2017 | 11:20 PM IST