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Porsche and Boeing to develop flying car concept
Two firms will explore the viability of urban air travel and produce a prototype
Porsche and Boeing are developing an electric flying car concept as part of a new partnership exploring the “premium urban air mobility market”, the two brands have announced.
Engineers from both companies will work on the project to implement and test a prototype, but no timeframe has been given for the endeavour.
Porsche has recently entered the electric vehicle market with its Taycan sports saloon, and wants to diversify further beyond its traditional market.
Sales and marketing boss Detlev von Platen, commenting on the Memorandum of Understanding between Porsche and Boeing said: “Porsche is looking to enhance its scope as a sports car manufacturer by becoming a leading brand for premium mobility. In the longer term, this could mean moving into the third dimension of travel.
He continued: “We are combining the strengths of two leading global companies to address a potential key market segment of the future.”
Alongside the flying car concept, known as a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, the two firms will create a team to explore urban air travel, including the market potential for premium vehicles and possible use cases.
www.autocar.co.uk
Porsche and Boeing to develop flying car concept
Two firms will explore the viability of urban air travel and produce a prototype
Porsche and Boeing are developing an electric flying car concept as part of a new partnership exploring the “premium urban air mobility market”, the two brands have announced.
Engineers from both companies will work on the project to implement and test a prototype, but no timeframe has been given for the endeavour.
Porsche has recently entered the electric vehicle market with its Taycan sports saloon, and wants to diversify further beyond its traditional market.
Sales and marketing boss Detlev von Platen, commenting on the Memorandum of Understanding between Porsche and Boeing said: “Porsche is looking to enhance its scope as a sports car manufacturer by becoming a leading brand for premium mobility. In the longer term, this could mean moving into the third dimension of travel.
He continued: “We are combining the strengths of two leading global companies to address a potential key market segment of the future.”
Alongside the flying car concept, known as a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, the two firms will create a team to explore urban air travel, including the market potential for premium vehicles and possible use cases.
Porsche and Boeing to develop flying car concept | Autocar
Two firms will explore the viability of urban air travel and produce a prototype
www.autocar.co.uk