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Xpeng executive: Chinese flying cars more viable than Tesla Roadster

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An executive from Chinese EV maker Xpeng, Wang Tan, stated that Xpeng's flying cars are more commercially viable than Tesla's Roadster. Tan highlighted that Xpeng's vehicles can remain airborne for approximately 20 minutes, in contrast to the Roadster's limited few-second flight time. He also pointed out that the Roadster's jet-like configuration necessitates high-pressure storage tanks, which restrict seating capacity and operational environments. AI

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Xpeng executive: Chinese flying cars more viable than Tesla Roadster

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Themis Qi ·

    Chinese flying cars more commercially viable than Tesla’s Roadster, says Xpeng executive

    Flying cars developed by Chinese companies are by design more feasible for commercial use than Tesla’s Roadster, according to an executive at Xpeng, after a recent demonstration by the US tech giant sparked discussion about tech leadership in mainland China. Wang Tan, co-founder …

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