Renault Unveils eVTOL Concept Aircraft

French automobile manufacturer Renault has unveiled its own single-person electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the Air 4.

Jeremy Kariuki

Monday, November 29, 2021 at 03:16 PM ET

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Based on the original Renault 4L that debuted in 1961, the Air 4 serves as a concept of what the car could look like 60 years from now. Credit: Renault

Key Takeaways:

French automaker Renault, in collaboration with motion design hub TheArsenale, has unveiled the Air 4, a single-person electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The Air 4 is a futuristic, flying reinterpretation of the classic Renault 4L, created to celebrate its 60th anniversary and envision the future of mobility.
This development positions Renault among a growing number of automakers entering the air mobility market, including Hyundai and Honda.

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French automobile manufacturer Renault has unveiled its own single-person electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the Air 4, as more automakers look to the future of transportation.

The combined efforts of Renault and motion design hub TheArsenale resulted in the creation of a “reinterpretation of the 4L that can fly!” according to a news release. The news comes as the company celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Renault 4.