According to the ePlan company, this electric flying taxi can cover a distance of 200 kilometers once it is fully charged. It is being claimed that the speed of this flying car will be 10 times more than the ordinary cars running on the road.
A startup from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) showcased its electric flying taxi prototype at Aero India in Bengaluru. It is being claimed that the speed of this flying car will be 10 times more than the ordinary cars running on the road. It is claimed that in terms of speed, this flying car will also surpass the helicopter. According to the ePlan company, this electric flying taxi can cover a distance of 200 kilometers once it is fully charged.
The company was formed in 2017.
The company was founded in 2017 by Satya Chakraborty and Pranjal Mehta. Mehta is the chief executive officer (CEO) of e-plane, while Satya Chakraborty is the chief technology officer (CTO).
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According to e-Plane's website, his flying taxi is the size of an SUV and does not require much space to land. The two-seater vehicle is human-powered and offers an affordable ride. It weighs 200 kg and is equipped with a four-ducted fan, which acts as a propeller.
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The e200 will be offered in two variants – Cargo and Daily Intra-City Commute. Its design and prototype have to go through a certification process with aviation regulator DGCA before being commercially launched.
May launch next year
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The e-plane company said that its goal is to replace road taxis. However, after getting all the approvals, it will start working at a price. The launch of this flight taxi is expected next year.
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