When Ford Motor Co. chairman Bill Ford was asked at SXSW if we’d be seeing his company’s logo on a flying car anytime soon, his answer was simple: “No.”
Ford Chairman Cites Bad Drivers as the Reason Flying Cars Need to be Autonomous
Key Takeaways:
- Ford Motor Co. chairman Bill Ford states his company will not produce flying cars anytime soon, but believes they are "very possible" and "not so crazy" in the long term.
- Ford emphasizes that for flying cars to be practical and widespread, they must be autonomous, as most people lack the ability to drive in three dimensions.
- Despite Ford's hesitance, other companies like PAL-V, Airbus (with its Pop.Up concept), and Larry Page's Kitty Hawk are actively developing and promoting personal flying vehicles.
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