Story no.33InternationalOngoing·Electric and batteries·Notable· Several countries (2)·30 Oct → 6 Nov·10 facts · 28 art.

Tesla has presented a functional prototype of a levitating electric vehicle, presented by Elon Musk as an incursion into urban air mobility. The announcement sparks a global debate on the viability of such a feature, with reports citing a cost of around $10,000 and up to six hours of charging for five seconds of flight, as well as a high down payment. Competition is also speaking out: Xpeng claims its flying vehicle surpasses Tesla's project, while Alef Aeronautics offers an alternative approach. Coverage is dominated by China, which emphasizes price, down payment, and local initiatives such as those from Xpeng and Wuhan; Vietnamese, Spanish, and Brazilian media are relaying the event.