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Episode: Flying cars could become a reality in Tokyo as city carries out first demo
Description: A ‘flying car’ has lifted off for the first time in Tokyo, in front of dozens of spectators gathered to watch what could be the future of the automobile. And as regulations are fine-tuned, experts say the race is on to become the first city to host commercial aerial vehicles.
With the turn of a switch, the Hexa 'flying car' takes off and performs twists and turns 10 meters in the air in a demo flight outside the Tokyo Big Sight convention center. Developed by US firm LIFT, the single-seat Hexa is equipped with eighteen electric motors and propellers.
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