Electric unmanned eVTOL has made its debut takeoff in Germany

The all-electric prototype of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL vertical takeoff and landing vehicle successfully completed its first autonomous takeoff in Donauwörth, Germany. The CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL was introduced in March 2024 and is part of Airbus Helicopters' eVTOL personal flying vehicle initiative. It is made of lightweight and durable carbon composite material. The vehicle is equipped with 8 electric propellers and has a wingspan of 12 meters. The eVTOL also has fixed wings and a V-tail. The vehicle can carry 1 pilot and 3 passengers with luggage, covering a distance of up to 80 km on a single charge at a speed of 120 km/h. Airbus plans to continue developing a series of eVTOL prototypes with improved range characteristics. It is planned that the vehicle will be used for private and commercial purposes, including helicopter cabs, medical services and ecotourism

Taiwan's first fully unmanned train is now in service

The country's first fully automated unmanned Metropolis train has started running in Taiwan. It was developed by specialists of the French company Alstom. The train will carry out transportation between Taipei and New Taipei stations, covering a distance of 23 km in just 20 minutes at a speed of 100 km/h. The train consists of four 26-seat stainless steel cars. The train can carry up to 700 passe

Bolt cab service's annual revenue reaches €2 billion

- Estonian startup Bolt reported ARR of €2 bln - Bolt service is available to users in 50+ countries around the world - Bolt claims to be a leader in 20+ markets among them - It offers cabs, food delivery, scooter rentals, etc. - Estonia is one of the largest IT centers for the EU - According to the government, there are 1,500 startups operating there - Bolt's valuation two years ago was around €8

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