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Electric air taxis need a perfect safety record. They won't get one
Electric air taxis are nearing commercialization but face challenges due to the requirement for a perfect safety record, which the article argues is statistically unattainable. A single accident has historically derailed new transportation technologies, and these taxis are no exception.
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