Flying cars could cut emissions, replace planes, and free up roads – but not soon enough
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With further technology required and practical uncertainties, time is running out for them to be useful in the fight against climate change.
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Flying car cleared for the road
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Electric planes take off
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Flying cars could cut emissions, replace planes, and free up roads – but not soon enough
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What would a flying-free world look like?
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How America is tackling its greatest source of emissions
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Scorched by climate change, the aviation industry mobilizes for sustainable fuel
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How soon could we have flying cars?
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