What is Alif Aeronautics developing and how might it change transportation?

Alif Aeronautics, a Silicon Valley startup, is developing an all-electric flying car designed to revolutionize transportation by enabling drivers to take to the skies. According to co-founder Jim Duchovny, this innovation could cut commute times by at least half by allowing vehicles to soar over conventional traffic congestion. NBC News was given exclusive access to view a test flight where the concept vehicle successfully flew over another car. While over 3,200 early adopters have pre-ordered the $300,000 vehicle with production aimed to begin next year, significant challenges remain. The technology faces regulatory hurdles as only a few countries currently allow for road-to-air integration, suggesting a slow, incremental approach to implementation.