Uber air taxi partner unveils its Bell Nexus flying car

Uber air taxi partner unveils its Bell Nexus flying car
Credit: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

At CES, Fort Worth, Texas-based firm Bell revealed a full-scale model of its Nexus hybrid-electric air taxi that can take off and land vertically, and seat five people.

The flying car/helicopter uses six tilting ducted fans to move through the air and make vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) maneuvers, and its hybrid propulsion system is said to allow for covering greater distances than a purely electric drivetrain.

Credit: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

The company previously showed off the interior of its taxi concept at last year’s CES; this year’s unveiling hints that it’s made significant process in designing the vehicle. However, it isn’t a working prototype; The Verge notes that will be ready closer to the official launch, so you’ll have to wait a while.

The Bell Nexus' interior
Credit: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.