The world\u2019s renowned luxury automobile maker Rolls Royce is back in news with another interesting update!<\/p>\n
Adding to the automobile innovation, the popular engine maker is planning to introduce #flyingtaxis, which it technically calls as the \u2018Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (EVTOL)\u2019 vehicle by early next decade.<\/p>\n
As part of this initiative, the automobile maker has designed a special propulsion system that allows #EVTOL to move at a speed of 402 km\/hr for nearly 500 miles with a seating capacity of four-five passengers.<\/p>\n
The firm made its announcement at the #FarnboroughAirshow2018, where it also welcomed partners to assist the project with electrical system related support.<\/p>\n
Technical Know-How<\/strong> It will have wings that rotate 90 degrees allowing the vehicle easily take-off or land in a vertical direction.<\/p>\n As the reports say, these flying taxis might not mandatorily require special parking places and can instead use existing helipads and airports.<\/p>\n “We believe that given the work we are doing today to develop hybrid electric propulsion capabilities, this model could be available by the early to mid-2020s, provided that a viable commercial model for its introduction can be created,” read an official statement.<\/p>\n Race Has Begun!<\/strong> “We are well placed to play a leading role in the emerging world<\/a> of personal air mobility and will also look to work in collaboration with a range of partners,” Rob Watson, Head of Rolls Royce Electrical Team said in a statement.<\/p>\n Airbus, US-based taxi industry player Uber and some other startups, one of them supported by #Google co-founder #LarryPage, have already announced their plans to launch flying vehicles.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, few such vehicles have already been launched!<\/p>\n A firm funded by Larry Page has launched its electric, self-driven flying air taxi that can travel at a speed of 180 km\/h.<\/p>\n #Uber has already announced its plans to open a laboratory in Paris to support its #FlyingTaxiProject.<\/p>\n “With world-class engineers and a leading role in #globalaviation, France is the perfect place to advance our Uber Elevate program and new technology<\/a> initiatives. We’re excited to partner with Ecole Polytechnique to shape the future of urban mobility, on the ground and in the air,” Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said in a statement in May 2018.<\/p>\n One such vehicle has already been launched in California earlier this week. Called as #BlackFly, the new flying vehicle is almost similar to a Sports<\/a> Utility (SU) car and doesn\u2019t require a licensed pilot and can fly up to 25 miles at a 62-mph speed.<\/p>\n List not exhaustive! We can start waiting for more such every now and then, globally. Once a fiction, now reality. Now, it\u2019s time to wait & watch!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The world\u2019s renowned luxury automobile maker Rolls Royce is back in news with another interesting update!…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe proposed #flyingvehicle was initially conceptualized using the gas turbine technology specially designed to ensure a low-noise profile.<\/p>\n
\nWith this announcement, Rolls Royce joins the list of other globally-renowned automobile players working around similar plans to launch flying vehicles.<\/p>\n