Episode 1835 • • 2:23:29 - 2:26:51
1835: Greenland Gambit
CES Flying Car Skepticism and Battery Limitations
Reports from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) regarding the "Blackbird" flying car by CycloTek are met with skepticism due to performance limitations. The vehicle's 49 mph top speed and 20-minute battery life are cited as evidence that flying cars remain "useless toys" without significant breakthroughs in power-to-weight ratios. The hosts argue that electric flight is currently sustained only by government subsidies rather than practical utility.