Chinese auto giant XPeng to debut Australia’s first flying car next month
Chinese smart EV company to debut what it says will be Australia’s first flying car, alongside four premium EVs it plans to bring to the country.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
“World’s least surprising news” as Andrew Forrest-linked hydrogen flight hopeful goes bust
US based company promising hydrogen-powered flight - and once touted as a partner to Andrew Forrest - crashes out of contention after failing to secure funds to carry on.
Australian start-up hopes to have hydrogen plane in air in 2024
Hydrogen-electric aircraft could transport athletes around the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, according to a local aviation company that plans to develop the technology.
Air New Zealand goes electric with cargo plane for short domestic routes
Air New Zealand chooses a five-seater electric plane, capable of flying up to 270km/h to transport goods between two domestic airports.
University launches flying car course, no pilots needed
RMIT has partnered with Udacity to launch a "nano degree" in the next-generation transport technology in an expansion of its self-driving car courses.
Chinese automaker unveils futuristic flying EV
Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group unveils a flying electric vehicle concept which is capable of both ground and air travel.
To fly, or not to fly? Battery breakthrough may boost electric flight distance three fold
Game changing breakthroughs in battery energy density by companies like CATL could provide huge lift in prospects of electric flight.
Electric aviation on the way up
A lot has been happening in the world of electric planes. You may be surprised with how far they've developed! Bryce Gaton provides an update.
“This thing is amazing:” Flying school uses electric plane for pilot training
Korum Ellis is on a mission to put "bums in seats" of electric planes so pilots can experience how much better they are than fossil fuelled aircraft.
Electric planes have a noise problem, and more propellor blades may be the answer
University researchers find potential solution to propellor noise problem for electric planes.