Flying taxis in India by 2025? Here's everything you should know
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Anand Mahindra
The chairman of the Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, has hinted that India will probably have its first electric air taxi by next year.
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Prototype
The prototype of the air taxi has been meticulously developed by a pioneering ePlane company established at the prestigious IIT Madras.
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Passenger
Only two passengers will be able to sit in it at a time.
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Load Capacity
The air taxi, powered by batteries, is designed with a load capacity of 200 kilograms, ensuring efficient transportation capabilities.
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Travel Range
The air taxi, which operates entirely on battery power, has an amazing range of 160 to 200 kilometers on a single charge.
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Flying Average Speed
The air taxi, which is equipped with innovative technology, will easily reach an average flying speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
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Purpose of Air Taxi
The main initiative aims to reduce road traffic congestion. The air taxi is anticipated to provide "up to a 10x faster intra-city commute." It can also be used to convey cargo.