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Almora Youth Tests Ethanol‑Free Flying Car
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 08:38 PM
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A young inventor from Almora, Uttarakhand, has conducted a flight test of a new flying car that operates without the need for ethanol fuel.
A 19‑year‑old inventor from Almora, Uttarakhand, has successfully flown a prototype of a new flying car that does not rely on ethanol as a fuel source. The test, conducted on a local airstrip, demonstrated the vehicle’s ability to lift off, hover, and land safely.
The prototype, built using lightweight composite materials, is powered by a hybrid electric system that draws energy from a rechargeable battery pack. The inventor claims the design could reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower operational costs for future personal air transport.
Officials from the local municipal council expressed support for the project, noting that it could attract further investment in Uttarakhand’s emerging technology sector. The inventor plans to refine the prototype and seek regulatory approval for commercial use.
No official statements have yet been released regarding the vehicle’s compliance with national aviation safety standards, but the successful flight marks a significant milestone for the region’s innovation community.
The prototype, built using lightweight composite materials, is powered by a hybrid electric system that draws energy from a rechargeable battery pack. The inventor claims the design could reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower operational costs for future personal air transport.
Officials from the local municipal council expressed support for the project, noting that it could attract further investment in Uttarakhand’s emerging technology sector. The inventor plans to refine the prototype and seek regulatory approval for commercial use.
No official statements have yet been released regarding the vehicle’s compliance with national aviation safety standards, but the successful flight marks a significant milestone for the region’s innovation community.