Hyundai’s Flying Circus: A Close Encounter with eVTOL Extravaganza at CES
Flying cars, hydrogen-powered magic, and AI dreams – Hyundai's got it all. The upcoming CES promises to be a carnival of futuristic transport, and Hyundai's air mobility arm, Supernal, is set to steal the show with an eVTOL spectacle that would make James Bond envious. Hyundai's airborne extravaganza is making me strap on my skepticism seatbelt - tight!
2024 CES, the land where dreams of the future come true, and where every company tries to out-futuristic the other. Hyundai, never one to shy away from the spotlight, is gearing up to unveil a spectacle that promises to leave you scratching your head and checking if you accidentally stepped into a sci-fi movie.
First up on Hyundai's circus list is their air mobility firm, Supernal. These fine folks are not just building an airport; they're constructing a mini airport outside the Las Vegas Convention Center. I mean, why settle for a booth when you can have a vertiport, right?
Let's talk about their eVTOL concept – a flying contraption with a V-shaped tail and rotors that can apparently do a 90-degree dance. Because who needs straightforward when you can have a vehicle that looks like it's constantly questioning its life choices? I can already picture it: the future, where your ride arrives, pauses dramatically, and then dramatically takes off, leaving you wondering if you just witnessed a UFO sighting.
And let's not forget the vertiport itself – the mini airport designed exclusively for these eVTOL marvels. They're planning to sprinkle these things all over the place – in cities, rural areas, and even on top of parking garages or skyscrapers. I mean - nothing says "future" like a flying car taking off from your neighbor's rooftop.
Supernal's CES exhibit won't just be about stationary displays. Oh no, they're taking visitors on a simulated flight through Los Angeles. I'm not sure how you simulate LA traffic in the sky, but I'm eager to find out. Maybe they'll throw in a few virtual potholes and an angry AI-driven drone cutting you off – just for that authentic LA experience.
Hyundai's automotive arm is not one to be left behind in this futuristic race. As if the eVTOL and the vertiport weren't enough already, they're bringing hydrogen into the mix – a "modular hydrogen toolbox" that promises to establish a clean hydrogen value chain. I'm not entirely sure what that means, but if it involves turning hydrogen into a toolbox, sign me up. Maybe it's a toolbox that floats – who knows?
And of course, let's not forget their software strategy, which aims to provide a "fully optimized, user-centric ecosystem connecting devices, services, and solutions." Translation: your car and your eVTOL will soon be able to communicate with your blender and your toaster, creating a harmonious symphony of appliances talking about you behind your back.
Hyundai's CES lineup is like a variety show – a bit of magic, a dash of hydrogen, and a sprinkle of software dreams. Well, whether you're ready or not, the future is about to take off, and it might just have a V-shaped tail.
Yours truly,
Captain Electro
