Chery unveils flying car, all-solid-state battery

Chinese automaker Chery unveiled its flying car, which is able to support full autonomous driving, at its innovation conference on Friday, as it looks to carve out a competitive edge in the global automotive market.

The futuristic vehicle, without a steering wheel or accelerator, has already completed a successful test flight distance of 80 kilometers.

It boasts dual modes for both road driving and aerial travel, allowing seamless transitions between land and air, a move Chery claimed could help reduce traffic congestion in cities.

Chery's broader strategy includes the rollout of advanced battery technology, as the company announced plans on Friday to introduce all-solid-state batteries for targeted operations by 2026 and mass production by 2027.

All-solid-state batteries offer higher theoretical energy density and safety, and entail lower costs than lithium-ion batteries that currently dominate the electric vehicle sector. Hence, many countries consider them a potentially game-changing technology.