Flying taxi aims at urban mobility
The flying car developed by Urban Aeronautics uses electric motors and hydrogen for takeoff.
Called CityHawk, the project is designed in cities aiming at urban mobility. Incorporating electric motors for its takeoff, the landing will have hydrogen fuel cells for locomotion. It also has two tanks and electricity generated by electric motors with 952 hp of power.
Providing good performance, fuel cells have a life span of 20,000 hours. Like other hydrogen vehicles, the aircraft would take hours instead of hours, just a few minutes to refuel. As for the electrical driving part, it generates energy for the rotors that have special ducts.
Its innovative aerodynamic technology promises to increase speed, control, stability, in addition to reducing noise and improving safety. The model can reach up to 201 km / h and travel up to 161 km before refueling.
The CityHawk aircraft accommodates five passengers and can land anywhere.
In case of emergency, it also has parachutes so that the car lands safely. But, according to the company's CEO, the novelty will not be ready until the end of the decade.
Source: carcoops.com / uol.com.br
Posted in: 07/07/2020
Last modified: 08/07/2025
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