🚁 Imagine a taxi that doesn’t drive on the road but flies in the sky! Sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, right? Well, in China, this might soon become a reality!
China is exploring the world of flying taxis using eVTOL technology. But what is eVTOL? It stands for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing. This means these vehicles can take off, fly, and land like helicopters, but they’re powered by electricity!
Recently, China established a special department to look into the “low-altitude economy”. This means they are studying how to use the airspace just above our heads for new types of transportation and business.
In the latest episode of the podcast Deep Dive, tech reporter Zhao Chenchen explores how flying taxis could change the way we travel. She talks about the amazing technology behind these air taxis and the exciting opportunities they could bring.
Just think about it: No more traffic jams, and you could get to places much faster by flying over the city! Of course, there are still things to figure out, like safety, air traffic rules, and making sure the technology works well. But it’s exciting to think that in the future, we might hop into a taxi that takes us to the skies! 🌌
What do you think about flying taxis? Would you like to ride in one? 😊
Reference(s):
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