"SAN MATEO, Calif. (KGO) -- Flying cars used to be something we only saw on the TV show "The Jetsons." But now, the future has arrived! On Thursday, ABC7 News got the first look at a flying car that will soon be taking off at two Bay Area airports. WATCH: ABC7 Originals series 'A Driverless Tomorrow' San Mateo-based Alef Aeronautics designed the car. It's the first in the world capable of vertical takeoff."
"Alef CEO Jim Dukhovny says, "Embracing electric aviation, which is quieter, which is cheaper, uh, and the vertical takeoff and landing aviation, which does not require the runway or a taxiway is actually where all the aviation is going right now." Alef has the cars available for pre-order now. The price tag is $300,000. The company expects to start production early next year."
San Mateo-based Alef Aeronautics designed a flying car capable of vertical takeoff. The vehicle will begin test operations at Half Moon Bay and Hollister airports under company agreements. Vertical takeoff and landing eliminates the need for a runway or taxiway. The company emphasizes electric propulsion as quieter and cheaper than traditional aviation. Alef has opened pre-orders with a $300,000 price tag per vehicle. Production is expected to start early next year. The vehicle drew attention at the 2025 Silicon Valley Auto Show, signaling growing public and industry interest in electric VTOL urban mobility.
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