China-based GAC Group has launched a new eVTOL-focused brand called GOVY, expanding its efforts in sustainable air transportation, reports Interesting Engineering.
The new flying car brand focuses on designing, producing, and supporting flying cars and related products. Moreover, its flagship aircraft, AirJet, is claimed to operate as an air taxi for up to 200 km (124 miles).
This marks GAC’s second flying car concept in two years.
The AirJet is a composite-wing flying car with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. Made of over 90 percent carbon fiber, it weighs just one-third of a car body of the same size, enabling longer electric flights.
The eVTOL features a high-performance electric drive system developed by GAC, reaching a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and recharging in just 30 minutes.
The AirJet features a luxury cabin, with a “1+1+X” seating arrangement, and autonomous flight capabilities.
Currently, the AirJet has a range of 200 km (124 miles), but GAC expects future solid-state batteries to extend this to 400 km (249 miles).