On February 22, automotive news outlet Electrek reported that Alef Aeronautics, a company invested in by Elon Musk, successfully demonstrated the takeoff capabilities of its electric flying car. Jim Douhoffny, CEO of Alef, stated that this milestone represents a decade of dedicated efforts and signifies the viability of a revolutionary new mode of transportation. Alef aims to usher in a new era of commuting, with its electric flying car having already garnered 3,300 pre-orders, priced at an estimated $300,000.