Electric air taxis are finally ready for takeoff
Electric air taxis, specifically eVTOLs, are on the verge of becoming a reality, with companies like Joby Aviation preparing for federally sanctioned pilot projects this summer. These aircraft promise significantly faster and eventually similarly priced travel, bypassing ground traffic and offering a new axis of transportation. The technology combines helicopter, airplane, and drone traits, aiming for ease of use comparable to ride-sharing services.
A cab ride from Midtown Manhattan to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport today costs about $100, takes between 45 minutes and two hours—traffic depending—and includes up-close views of the soot-covered trash dotting the Van Wyck Expressway.
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