{
  "id": 347801,
  "title": "‘Flying car’: This Uttarakhand man built a flying car that needs no fuel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/flying-car-this-uttarakhand-man-built-a-flying-car-that-needs-no-fuel",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T05:38:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/flying-car-uttarakhand-almora-ravi-tamta-hapida-skynex-10824673/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ravi Tamta, an innovator from Almora district in Uttarakhand, has demonstrated a self-built electric flying car named HAPIDA SKYNeX. The single-seat, all-electric craft uses modified drone technology for personal sky mobility. The vehicle, developed by Tamta's startup Hapida Sky Private Limited, represents a milestone in his efforts to provide accessible personal air transportation. Unlike traditional aircraft reliant on aviation fuel, the HAPIDA SKYNeX operates solely on electricity, offering a zero-tailpipe-emission alternative. Tamta shared a video showcasing the development process on Instagram, receiving numerous inquiries from people eager to see the flying car. Following the successful demonstration, the Almora government is now handling demonstrations and media coverage, allowing Tamta to focus on sharing the achievement on social media.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ravi Tamta built electric flying car named HAPIDA SKYNeX in Almora, Uttarakhand.",
    "Single-seat, all-electric craft uses modified drone technology for personal sky mobility.",
    "Vehicle operates solely on electricity, providing zero-tailpipe-emission alternative."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This innovation by Ravi Tamta marks a step towards accessible personal air transportation with a zero-emission alternative, shifting away from traditional fuel-reliant aircraft.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}