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Episode: Manufacturers betting on futuristic air taxis amid push for sustainable travel
Description: As the aviation sector tries to make flying more sustainable, some aerospace companies are betting big on a new form of travel—air taxis.
For years, electric-powered air taxis have been considered as an option to reduce emissions in cities and the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. However, the limitations of battery life and regulatory hurdles have prevented the technology from taking flight.
Big mobility players are, however, now entering the market thanks to falling battery prices and technological advancements.
Hyundai’s advanced air mobility unit Supernal and Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility hope to officially launch electric-powered air taxis with...