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An autonomous eVTOL has completed its 2022 test flight

The vehicle's price tag is estimated to come in at somewhere between $126,000-$236,000
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The X2 eVTOL hovering in place
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The X2 is an eVTOL developed by Xpeng Aeroht. The aircraft was revealed at an exhibition in Shanghai, China back in 2021 and has now completed its 2022 test flight. The X2 can hold up to two passengers and is piloted autonomously. Xpeng Aeroht plans to begin serial production of the eVTOL in 2024.

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