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The first global public flight of a flying car manufactured by Xpeng, leading tech business and electric vehicle manufacturer, will take place at Gitex Global 2022, which will take place in Dubai next month. The X2 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flying car is the latest of a series of futuristic vehicles created independently by Xpeng. The remarkable flight will take place in the emirate with the cooperation of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, its official partner. The cutting-edge two-seater vehicle has an advanced flight control system and autonomous flight capabilities. It emits zero carbon dioxide during flight and is built for low-altitude city capability, with a maximum flight speed of 130kph, according to Dr. Brian Gu, vice-chairman, and president of Xpeng. "We believe this advancement takes us one step closer to the future of short-distance city journeys taking advantage of this technology, including sightseeing and medical transportation," Gu said. Gitex Global 2022 will be hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from October 10 to 14. It is expected to be the world's largest technology expo, with over 5,000 businesses exhibiting across two million square feet of display space. The organizer anticipates over 100,000 visitors from 170 countries attending the five-day event, featuring various unique activities. BKM/ Expat Media
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