Telstra joins race to bring flying electric cars to the masses
Telstra Purple joins "very Australian innovation story," lending its expertise to a series of races aimed at fast-tracking the advent of flying electric cars.
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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
“Jet zero:” Rolls-Royce completes maiden flight of all-electric plane
British luxury automaker and engineering company Rolls-Royce says it has completed the maiden flight of its all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft.
Volocopter signs deal that may bring electric flying taxis to Los Angeles
Volocopter signs partnership deal with Urban Movement Labs to explore possibility of bringing electric flying car services to Los Angeles.
Chinese Tesla rival XPeng begins testing “flying car” at high altitude
China's XPeng has been showing off its flying car, more a quadcopter than anything the Jetson’s or Rick Deckard may have been familiar with.
Meet Leo the “flying electric hypercar” with a top speed of 400km/h
US start-up unveils a "flying electric hypercar" that you can park in your garage next to your ground-based EV.
Lilium takes $1 billion Brazil order for 220 electric vertical take-off jets
Germany's Lilium signs $US1 billion deal to deliver 220 of its 7-seat electric vertical take-off and landing jets to Brazilian airline Azul.
My first electric flight, and why electric planes will follow same path as EVs
Recently I flew my first electric plane. I loved the simplicity. Better still, the "fuel" costs are insignificant - only costs around $7 an hour.
DHL orders first all-electric cargo planes from Eviation
DHL becomes first courier company to order 12 all-electric Alice eCargo planes from the Seattle-based Eviation.
“Air taxis are coming:” Volocopter performs first public crewed electric flight
Volocopter says electric air taxis will be a reality in cities around the globe in the next two to three years.
United Airlines announces purchase of 100 electric planes
United Airlines makes order for 100 electric planes for short haul routes that it expects to operate from 2026.