GM Debuts Futuristic Concept for Electric Flying Car
The flying taxi is part of the company's larger vision to bring dozens of new electric vehicles to the market.
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The flying taxi is part of the company's larger vision to bring dozens of new electric vehicles to the market.
The automaker concentrates on its electric future at this year's digital-only trade show
GM teased two new electric vehicle concepts at CES: a luxury autonomous shuttle and a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Neither vehicle is likely to go into production, but the concepts are meant to serve as an extravagant symbol of the automaker’s design intentions.
Cadillac Celestiq, Cargo Pods, Societal Challenges Part of GM’s CES Pitch The 50-minute pre-recorded presentation was an opportunity for GM designers and engineers – and a few guests – to cover broadly the challenges and potential solutions in future mobility. Automated cargo delivery pods, flying shuttles, a sneak peek at Cadillac’s upcoming all-electric Celestiq flagship sedan and plans to roll out more semi-autonomous Super Cruise vehicles highlighted General Motors’ keynote presentation at this year’s virtual CES. GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra charts an ambitious future...
Are Flying Cars Really Coming? GM, Fiat Chrysler Glide Into Electric Flying Vehicle Arena 01/12/21 AT 1:46 PM The “flying car” market continues to draw more competitors. On Tuesday, automaking giants Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) and General Motors (GM) announced they will enter the air-mobility sector. Fiat Chrysler said it has entered into an agreement with Archer to help accelerate its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft’s time to market. Through the partnership, Archer will have access to Fiat Chrysler’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material ...