the service provided by conventional taxis as well as app-based solutions like Uber and Lyft .
Global management consulting firm McKinsey presents a study on the acceptance of eVTOLs as a solution for urban mobility . A survey carried out by the company suggests that around 15 % to 20 % of respondents say they can imagine switching to an eVTOL solution as ‘ flying taxis ’ evolve .
“ It is feasible , and we are making it a reality . eVTOL technology will completely change the way people travel and not only challenge short-haul air travel , but completely revolutionise point-topoint transport ,” says Michael Cervenka , President of Vertical Aerospace .
“WE ARE CO-DEVELOPING OUR ELECTRIC PROPULSION UNIT WITH ROLLS-ROYCE , WHOSE ENGINES HAVE POWERED MORE THAN 100 MILLION FLYING HOURS ”
MICHAEL CERVENKA , PRESIDENT , VERTICAL AEROSPACE
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