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The future is almost here! Miami hosted the presentation of a technology that could change the face of mobility in South Florida.
This is Midnight, a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle developed by the company Archer Aviation, which seems ideal for the development of an air taxi system, according to a report from the Diario de la Américas.
The Midnight combines the capabilities of an airplane and a helicopter, can carry up to four passengers and a pilot, and sustains speeds of 100 to 150 miles per hour, in order to provide fast, quiet, and sustainable transportation, the information specifies.
“A journey that normally takes up to two hours by road could be completed in 5 to 10 minutes in the air,” said Adam Goldstein, founder and president of Archer.
Regarding the price of these trips, the CEO of Archer states that "the technology is designed for a broad audience, with fares that could eventually be comparable to those of a car."
Archer "plans to establish a network of air taxis that will connect strategic points from Palm Beach to Miami-Dade, including the Hard Rock Stadium," he said.
The mayor of Miami, Francis Suárez, stated during the presentation, "Miami always invests in the future, and projects like this reinforce our position as a global capital of innovation and mobility."
The futuristic vehicle, which falls under a new category of eVTOL aircraft, is still in the certification process with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States, so the company does not yet have a projected start date for operations.
However, Archer Aviation looks hopefully to the summer of 2026 as a potential start date for its groundbreaking project in Miami.
In May, it was revealed that Florida is one of the most dangerous places to drive, and cities like Miami and Fort Lauderdale top the list of “dangerous behaviors” behind the wheel.
A report from Life360, a family safety application that has analyzed billions of data points from drivers across the country, revealed that five of the eight metropolitan areas most prone to accidents are located in Florida. Among them are Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Common behaviors among drivers in South Florida include rapid acceleration and abrupt braking, according to Life360 spokesperson Mike Zeman. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are at the forefront of cities where drivers are prone to these actions.
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