Uber in the heights: CES 2019 is not just about foldable smartphones and high-definition televisions. On the contrary, Las Vegas was also presented with irreverent projects in various sectors, including robots and flying cars. That's right, the next big step in the auto industry is closer than it appears. 141u2n
Uber took advantage of CES to present its version for the air taxi. The prototype was developed in partnership with Bell, a company focused, until then, on the production of helicopters. The result? A hybrid that goes by the name Bell nexus.
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The taxi, which will likely be available for purchase in 2020, is a result of the app's belief that flying cars will be a reality in ten years' time. Who said this was the CEO of the app, Dara Khosrowshahi, in 2018.
What emerged from their efforts is a car capable of taking off vertically, powered by hybrid electric motorization, to be able to travel greater distances. The Bell Nexus holds up to 5 people.
“As floor space is becoming limited, we must address transportation challenges vertically – and that's where Bell's on-demand mobility vision comes in,” said Micth Snyder, Bell's president and CEO.
