# Airplane Hybrid Vehicles Klein Vision's 'Aircar' Prototype Successfully Took Flight By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-11-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircar References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAnIjwwzupI) & [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/aircraft/klein-vision-flying-car-flight/) [Klein Vision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-vision-aircar) has been working on a futuristic concept vehicle called the 'AirCar,' which is designed to blend the functionality of a road car with an airplane into one sleek build. Dubbed the "latest generation of [flying car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd)," the AirCar recently took its maiden flight—successfully launching into the sky from a runway. With its retractable wings, the vehicle is designed to transform in less than three minutes, allowing drivers to quickly switch functions. When the wings are folded in, the vehicle looks like a space age sports car that's able to seat up to four people. Although the AirCar remains a concept for the time being, Klein Vision believes that its ground-breaking design could drastically improve self-driving journeys, or be used as an [efficient commercial taxi service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l-aerospace-valo). Image Credit: Klein Vision ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Vehicles:** The development of hybrid vehicles that combine the functionality of road cars and airplanes presents opportunities for seamless transportation solutions. - **Retractable Wings:** The use of retractable wings in vehicle design opens up possibilities for multi-functional transportation options that can quickly switch between ground and air travel. - **Self-driving Journeys:** The integration of autonomous technology in hybrid vehicles can revolutionize self-driving journeys, improving safety and efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the potential to capitalize on the development of hybrid vehicles, creating innovative transportation solutions for consumers. - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can explore the use of retractable wings in aircraft design, enabling versatile and efficient air travel. - **Transportation Services:** The transportation services industry can leverage hybrid vehicles with autonomous capabilities to offer new and improved taxi services for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Flying Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-evtol.md) - [Flying Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-concepts.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Working Flying Car Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-prototype.md) - [Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroht.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [VTOL Air Taxi Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype.md) - [Novel Aerial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers.md)