With its wedge-shaped body, truncated tail, and upward-swinging doors, the Honda Saloon is an eye-catching sedan that hints at a production model scheduled to go on sale in 2026. It will also debut the latest in his EV technology, including more efficient electric and electric vehicles. A battery pack that lasts longer. Don’t expect the saloon’s shiny front grille, gullwing doors and yoke-style steering wheel to all be part of the finished product.
Electric flying cars promise to become a reality
Flying cars look like something out of a sci-fi movie, but they were the real thing at CES 2024. The one that attracted the most attention was the eVTOL flying car developed by Chinese automaker XPeng. Equal parts low-flying supercar and high-flying helicopter, this wedge-shaped concept is highly futuristic and fully electric-powered.
It’s worth noting that the company’s concept is not a flying car in the traditional sense. It has no wings and uses an electric fan to generate lift and fly directly overhead. In theory, it could take off and land anywhere there is space, allowing it to serve as a kind of city vehicle to avoid traffic jams.
Another electric helicopter-like product that appeared at the show was the Supernal S-A2. Supernal is famous for being an offshoot of Hyundai. The connection with the giant Korean automaker certainly adds some persuasiveness to the S-A2 becoming a reality. The S-A2’s specs aren’t amazing, with a maximum range of just 25 to 40 miles, but that might be all you need for an air taxi.
Supernal says it hopes to have S-A2 in production by 2028. Still, don’t get your hopes up too much that your daily commute will be a reality anytime soon. A wait-and-see approach is the best approach, as all other important details, such as price and success in overcoming regulatory hurdles, remain undetermined.
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