Volkswagen Group China Reveals Flying Taxi Prototype

29 Jul 2022 | Abstracted from Motor Authority

"VW Group brands Audi and Porsche...[also] shown concepts for flying taxis...parent company has taken over responsibility. [VW] in 2020 established a Vertical Mobility project as part of an overarching strategy to explore new concepts for fully electric and sustainable mobility."

"The vehicle features eight rotors for vertical lift and two for horizontal flight. The targeted range is up to 124 miles, when carry 4 passengers and luggage."

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