On May 29th 2019, Alaka'i Technologies announced the release of their new flying car named the Skai. The new craft, which is being billed as a "flying taxi," was co designed by BMW's Designworks. It has six rotors and can carry up to 1,000 pounds. The Skai takes off vertically and has a top speed of 118 miles an hour. The new "flying taxi," is powered by six liquid hydrogen fuel cells that are 200 times more efficient than conventional batteries.
Alaka'i's Skai has a range of 400 miles or approximately 4 hours of flying time before need of refueling. It's hydrogen fuel cells produce only water and heat as byproducts, assuring that it is safe for the environment. The vehicle can be flow by a pilot or remotely from the ground. It can also be flown autonomously. The FAA has not as yet approved the Skai for use in the U S, but Alaka'i belives it will be cleared by the year 2020.
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