Automotive_Aralik_2018
Automotive_Aralik_2018
Automotive_Aralik_2018
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Monthly automotive aftermarket magazine<br />
Japan is making a push to<br />
develop flying cars<br />
Japan plans to develop flying<br />
cars by 2020, enlisting about<br />
20 companies to manufacture<br />
airborne vehicles in the country,<br />
according to Bloomberg.<br />
According to the report, 20<br />
companies, including Uber,<br />
Boeing, NEC, Toyota Motorbacked<br />
startup called Cartivator,<br />
ANA, Japan Airlines and Yamato<br />
representatives will gather at the<br />
end of this month for the first of<br />
their monthly meetings.<br />
The Ministry of Economy, Trade<br />
and Industry and the Transport<br />
Ministry plan to draft a road map<br />
for technological development and<br />
regulations this year.<br />
The ministry said it plans to seek<br />
$40.4 million in funds to support<br />
private-sector development of<br />
equipment for flying cars, including<br />
high-performance batteries and<br />
motors.<br />
"The Japanese government will<br />
provide appropriate support to help<br />
realize the concept of flying cars,<br />
such as production of acceptable<br />
rules," the trade ministry said.<br />
24 December <strong>2018</strong>
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