GAC Unveils Flying Pod That Turns Into An Electric Car Thanks To A Wheeled Landing Pad

If you believe automakers, the dream of personal aerial transportation is fast approaching. China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has revealed its take on the future of transportation: a flying pod that connects to a wheeled chassis to make it the master of both the roads and the skies.

Dubbed the GOVE, which stands for "GAC's on-the-go, vertical-flight, electric vehicle," this innovative creation from GAC is a single-seat vehicle equipped with six rotors. Using GAC's ADiGO-Pilot autonomous flying technology, the GOVE enables owners to travel to their destinations with great speed and ease.

One of the most intriguing features of the GOVE is its ability to seamlessly transition between flight and ground transportation. For shorter trips or taxiing purposes, the GOVE can land on a specially designed four-wheel landing pad. When docked, the vehicle functions as a normal electric car, albeit a single-seater with some unusual accessories on top that may give rise to concerns when overtaking taller vehicles.

The GOVE's wheeled chassis can be operated remotely, allowing it to autonomously navigate to a charging station while the owner is in the air. Instead of selling the entire vehicle as a unit, GAC envisions a shared usage model, where multiple users can utilize the chassis as needed. This innovative approach promotes efficiency and sustainability, making the most out of limited resources.

While GAC has showcased the GOVE flying with a passenger on board, there are still many details to be unveiled. Information regarding the vehicle's range, power, and availability remains scarce. GAC did mention that bringing the GOVE into production and making it available to customers would likely take a considerable amount of time.

Bringing the GOVE to the market involves addressing regulatory hurdles. GAC must navigate the bureaucratic challenges associated with gaining approval for passenger use of drones in China. This process requires adherence to strict safety and operational standards to ensure the seamless integration of flying cars into existing transportation systems.

To strengthen its position in the emerging flying car market, GAC intends to collaborate with companies like Ruqi Mobility and Robotaxi in the future. Such partnerships will enable the development of GAC's flying car department and foster the growth of this transformative industry.

Source: CNEVPost