Zero: The Climate Race

Big Take: The billion-dollar promise of flying taxis

Sep 10, 2024
Colum Murphy, a Bloomberg reporter, shares thrilling details from his recent test flight in an autonomous flying taxi in China. Angus Whitley discusses the industry's pivotal moment, highlighting technological advances and the massive market potential estimated to reach $1 trillion by 2040. They explore the contrasts between the cinematic allure of flying cars and the real challenges faced by key players like Ehang Holdings. V, a prior guest, adds insights on battery technology for long-range flights, emphasizing the hurdles ahead for making flying taxis a reality.
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