Chinese 'flying car' makes first public flight in Dubai


XPengs eVTOL flying car X2 makes its first public flying in Dubai United Arab Emirates October 10 2022. REUTERSAmr Alfiky

XPeng's eVTOL flying car X2 makes its first public flying in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 10, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

DUBAI (Reuters) - A "flying car" built by Chinese electronic vehicle maker Xpeng Inc made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the company works towards launching the electric aircraft on international markets.

The X2 is a two-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that is lifted by eight propellers - two at each corner of the vehicle.

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