Traffic-hopping eVTOL air taxis are all the rage at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas, with Bell stealing headlines by unveiling the 6,000-pound Nexus, a hybrid-propulsion ducted-rotor aircraft boasting a projected 150-mile range, a top speed of 150 mph, expansive windows and an “augmented reality enhanced” flight experience.
Bell Unveils Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi
Key Takeaways:
- Bell unveiled the Nexus, a 6,000-pound hybrid-propulsion eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi, at CES, boasting a 150-mile range and 150 mph top speed.
- Designed with six tilting fans for vertical takeoff and landing, the Nexus features one pilot and four passenger seats, aiming to alleviate urban traffic.
- Bell, which rebranded from Bell Helicopter, partnered with Uber Elevate and a team including Safran, Thales, and Garmin for the Nexus's development.
- The company intends to have the Nexus operational in major markets by the mid-2020s.
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