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 believes flying cars are "very possible" but emphasizes they must be autonomous due to human driving limitations and regulatory hurdles, stating Ford won't produce them in the short term.
- Despite Ford's reluctance, several companies and investors are actively pursuing flying car technology, including PAL-V with its gyrocopter, Airbus with its Pop.Up concept, and Google co-founder Larry Page's investment in Kitty Hawk.
- The article highlights a growing "flying car fever" among the tech-hungry population, fueled by popular culture and recent industry announcements.
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