Wacky new flying supercar has been unveiled with spout drone-like wings
Chinese firm Xpeng AeroHT's vehicle is able to transform from a sports car into a flying machine at the touch of a button.
The company revealed the eVTOL design at their recent tech day, saying they have spent two years refining the model - although did not address the issue of the exposed rotors in an accompanying statement.
Xpeng explained: "The design exudes a supercar style, featuring an intelligent cockpit that seamlessly switches between land and flight modes, adapting components like the steering wheel and dashboard according to the selected mode.
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Components such as manipulator arms, rotor systems, and other flight features can be effortlessly folded and stored within the vehicle.
The company also showed off a safety parachute release system that can gently bring their vehicles back to Earth in case of engine failure.
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Rotor systems, and other flight features can be effortlessly folded and stored within the vehicle.
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Company has spent two years refining the model.
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Featuring an intelligent cockpit that seamlessly switches between land and flight modes.
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Transforms back into a sleek sports car.
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The Xpeng AeroHT flying car.
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