US company eVTOL prototype completes test flight in japan. Toyota adds investment to advance certification process.
1. USA flying autos company Joby Aviation announced that its electric air taxi prototype conducted its first overseas test flight performance in japan; 2. Joby's prototype can carry one pilot and four passengers, with a maximum speed of about 200 miles per hour, taking only about 25 minutes to fly from Tokyo to Shizuoka.
Toyota and Joby Complete First Air Taxi Flight in Japan
Toyota's 'flying taxi' conducts its first test flight with a top speed of up to 320 kilometers per hour.
According to Nikkei News on November 4th, toyota motor stated that it conducted the first test flight of a 'flying taxi' in japan. The prototype was developed by Joby Aviation, a us-based startup funded by toyota. This electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft can reach a maximum speed of 320 kilometers per hour and was first showcased to the media at toyota's research and development base in Shizuoka Prefecture. In October of this year, toyota motor announced an additional investment of 0.5 billion us dollars in Joby Aviation to support the certification and commercial production of its electric flying taxi.
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