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Xpeng, Chinese technology, and electric vehicle manufacturer made the first successful global public flight of its X2 flying car, which could be the future of travel and public transportation. After taking off from Skydive Dubai, the X2 flying car completed its test flight, ushering in an exciting new era of short-haul flights and intelligent mobility solutions. The autonomous two-seater flying car has a maximum takeoff weight of 760kg and an empty weight of 560kg, with a maximum flight speed of 130km/h. Made from premium carbon fiber material and equipped with an airframe parachute, it offers 35 minutes of flight. The futuristic electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) is the latest generation of flying cars, with an intelligent flight control system and autonomous flight capabilities. The X2 emits no carbon dioxide and is intended for use in low-altitude cities. Li Xu Hang, Consul General of China in the UAE, Hassan Al Hashemi, Acting President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, Dr. Brian Gu, Vice Chairman and President of XPeng, and Mohammad Al Kamali, Deputy CEO, Dubai Industries and Exports, attended the event. Dubai International Chamber has been collaborating closely with XPeng to explore larger international markets through Dubai. BKM/ Expat Media
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