# Almora engineer test-flies electric flying car prototype 2026-08-07T08:47:02+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Ravi Tamta, an engineer from Kaflikhan village near Jageshwar Dham in Almora, Uttarakhand, has successfully test-flown the prototype of his electric flying car, the HAPIDA SKYNeX. The vehicle, developed through his startup Hapida Sky Private Limited, is fully electric with zero tailpipe emissions. Tamta said the project aims to make safe, affordable, and sustainable personal air travel accessible in India. The successful flight marks a milestone after years of research, but the vehicle remains a prototype requiring further testing and regulatory approvals before commercial use. Experts suggest the Himalayan terrain could be ideal for testing such mobility solutions, with potential applications in remote connectivity, disaster relief, and tourism. The demonstration has put Uttarakhand’s innovation ecosystem in the spotlight. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in - indiatvnews.com Tags: air mobility, electric vehicles, flying cars, startups, Uttarakhand Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/almora-engineer-test-flies-electric-hapida-skynex-flying-vehicle/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/almora-engineer-test-flies-electric-hapida-skynex-flying-vehicle/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.