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CityAirbus is a new generation of fully electric flying taxi

When we say Airbus we all think of airplanes. However, this company has never hidden its ambitions to produce flying taxis. Since noise is likely to be a big problem as the number of aircraft increases, Airbus is already offering solutions and setting standards with a new generation of flying taxis, CityAirbus.

The fully electric CityAirbus, with vertical take-off and landing capabilities, has been in development since 2015. The primary goal of the aircraft is to avoid ground traffic, and it is designed for personal use. The previous version looks like a futuristic helicopter.

CityAirbus has fixed wings and a V-shaped tail, and is powered by eight propellers. Although the specifications have not been revealed, the new spacecraft offers enough space for four people and will allow a range of about 80 km. The maximum speed that the flying EV will reach is 75 mph (120 km / h). Airbus claims that the noise will be less than 65 decibels during the flight, or less than 70 decibels during the landing, which is less compared to a vacuum cleaner.

So far, 242 tests have been performed on the ground and in the air, as well as 1,000 kilometers covered with the previous version. Based on previous knowledge and experience, a new generation of CityAirbus was presented, whose first flight is expected in 2023, and obtaining a certificate in 2025.

Source: Airbus

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Alfa Romeo GTS

It would be much more exciting if one of the big manufacturers, like Audi or Mercedes, produced a car that could match the BMW M2 model. That could change from 2025, when the Alfa Romeo GTS should arrive.

Italian designer Guilherme Araujo has unleashed his imagination and is designing the Alfa Romeo GTS. With the retro design, the car looks different compared to the existing Alfa models, but still with the recognizable characteristics of the Italian manufacturer.

At the front is a set of simple round headlights with round LED daytime running lights. There is also the famous Alfa radiator grille as well as the corner bumper. The car’s stunning lines continue over the front wheel arches and bonnet which has a large vent for aerodynamics and cooling.

The cameras replace the side mirrors and the rear has simple LED lights and a diffuser, thus wraps up the car’s flowing aesthetics nicely.

It is not known what powertrain the Alfa GTS will use.

Source: Guilherme Araujo

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MG Maze

London-based design studio SAIC Design has unveiled the concept of a compact city electric car made for gamers. It is a partner of MG Motor, which with MG Maze wants to make electric cars fun to drive.

At first glance, it can be concluded that the car is intended for a new generation of drivers. This concept is currently only in digital form, with which SAIC Desing wanted to turn the gaming scenario into a car form. The layout, details, color material are all driven by this idea to help connect and build a community around a mobility activity.

Raising the glass dome is a way to get into the car. Inside, there are two seats, a controller like the one for video games and a screen, which makes the Maze look more like a personal gaming setup than a conventional car.

The size of the car suggests its handling and agility in the city, and the glass dome needs significantly less space when opened than standard side doors.

MG Maze is currently only in the form of a design, so there are no details about the platform. It is designed with more electric motors and a replaceable battery, but there are no details about the potential performance yet.

Source: SAIC Design