Flying Taxis In India Soon? Anand Mahindra Shares Details

Anand Mahindra hinted that India will likely receive its first electric air taxi soon.

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The prototype has been created by an ePlane company incubated at IIT Madras.

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The air taxi will be launched in 2025.

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It will be able to accommodate two persons at a time.

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The battery-operated vehicle will have a load capacity of 200 kg.

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On a single charge, the air taxi will cover a distance of 160-200 km.

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It will be capable of flying at an average speed of 200 kmph.

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The flagship project is aimed at reducing on-road traffic congestion.

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The air taxi is expected to offer “up to 10X faster intra-city commute.”

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It can also be used as a mode of cargo transportation.

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