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First look at new flying car + Half of young people want electric cars (UK) - C C - Jul 12, 2018 Developers give first look at new flying car https://www.cbsnews.com/news/flying-car-blackfly-developers-give-first-look-cbs-this-morning/ EXCERPT: Ever since cars were invented, people have tried to make them fly. Now, after nine years of quiet work in a secret Silicon Valley location, developers may be closer than ever to making it a reality. Marcus Leng calls his invention "a personal aviation vehicle" -- an electric aircraft, so easy to fly you don't need a pilot's license. [...] Leng gave "CBS This Morning" a first look at the secret Silicon Valley facility where the craft he calls "Blackfly" is being built. He claims the single-seat aircraft, with eight small but extremely powerful electric motors, can fly itself, like a drone. That's how it was tested before anybody got on board.... MORE: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/flying-car-blackfly-developers-give-first-look-cbs-this-morning/ Survey: Half of young people want electric cars https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44798135 EXCERPT: Half of young people in the UK would like to own an electric car – compared with just a quarter of their parents, a survey suggests. The research comes from motoring group the AA, which says myths about electric vehicles are putting off many drivers. This matters because cleaning up air pollution and tackling climate change both depend on mass acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs). Young people seem to be more accepting of the technology than older people.... MORE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44798135 RE: First look at new flying car + Half of young people want electric cars (UK) - Syne - Jul 12, 2018 Compare young people in the UK who want electric cars to how many actually drive. Autonomous may be the bigger draw.