Kosrosa West didn’t provide much detail about this prediction. However, Uber’s “Uber Elevate†flight taxi program, launched in 2016, has been actively moving forward. In November 2017, Uber hired Mark Moore, a veteran flight engineer with 30 years of experience at NASA, as the director of program guidance. More recently, in January of this year, Celina Mikolajczak, who previously served as the technical director of Tesla’s battery division, joined the team. According to The Verge, these strategic hires signal that Uber Elevate is increasingly focusing on technological innovation and development. When Mark Moore joined Uber, he emphasized that Uber is currently the best company leading the charge in the electric vehicle ecosystem. The electric flying vehicle technology developed by Uber is known as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), which functions like a helicopter but runs on electricity, offering a new form of urban mobility. ▲ Uber Elevate Currently, two eVTOL aircraft developed by Airbus are in the testing phase. Meanwhile, the Dubai government has partnered with China’s Yihang Airlines to develop autonomous flying taxis. Additionally, Google co-founder Larry Page has also invested in and supported research into similar flying vehicle technologies in the U.S. Hiring the Tesla Battery Technology Director to build a "pure" electric flying vehicle Unlike existing products or technologies, Uber is pushing to integrate electric vehicle advancements into flying cars, making battery development a key focus. However, the batteries used in traditional electric vehicles are too heavy for flying applications, limiting the endurance of aerial vehicles. Therefore, Uber’s appointment of the Tesla Battery Technology Director aims to overcome these limitations and push the boundaries of energy storage for eVTOLs. ▲ Uber Elevate Autopilot still needs 10-15 years to mature Uber has promised to launch its flying taxi service in three cities—Los Angeles, Dallas, and Dubai—by 2020. The company will act as an integrator, working with aircraft manufacturers, real estate companies, and government agencies to create a comprehensive flight infrastructure. During a recent meeting, Kosloshahi also shared insights on autonomous vehicles, arguing that due to high sensor costs and the need for detailed 3D mapping, it may take 10 to 15 years for fully autonomous cars to become widely adopted. In contrast, flying vehicles could see broader adoption within a decade. Explosion Proof Motor,Explosion Proof Servo Motor,Exproof Motors,Explosion Proof Ac Motor Yizheng Beide Material Co., Ltd. , https://www.beidevendor.com