CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Flying car-maker PAL-V, a car manufacturing company that is involved in the development of the flying car of the Netherland will set up a manufacturing plant in Gujarat and has set a target of commencing production by 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alef flying car revealed with 177 km flying range: Expected to be launched in 2025.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maasbommel said his company chose Gujarat for its “world class infrastructure, ease of doing business and better port and logistic facilities".

Detailed explanation-4: -Dubai Flying Cars: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has introduced a flying car. The car made its first public flying in Dubai on October 10.

Detailed explanation-5: -The hybrid flying car by Vinata is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) machine and its rotor configuration is Co-axial quad-rotor. It weighs 1100kg and can handle a maximum takeoff weight of 1300kg.