Technology by Cameron England Premium Content Subscriber only A world-first, global three race series of electric-powered "flying car" Grand Prix will kick off in a yet-to-be disclosed location later this year, after extensive testing in the South Australian outback. Backed by international heavyweights such as luxury Swiss watch firm IWC Schaffhausen, global logistics firm DHL, and cloud computing outfit Acronis, the Airspeeder EXA Series will involve pilots controlling the Alauda Aeronautics Mk3 EXA race-craft at speeds of more than 190km/h. Races will be held in three locations around the globe later this year, with the events streamed to a global audience.