Flying car is a good idea but hard to realize

Editor's note: Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co's plan to purchase Terrafugia, a US-based startup company that made the world's first flying car, was recently approved by US government departments. Will flying cars help ease traffic jams in China? Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang: Excerpts follow:

Not likely to be a hit with consumers

The idea of a flying car seems creative. Combining the advantages of planes and cars, a flying car requires much smaller parking space than a plane and is more convenient than a car, especially when it comes to maneuvering traffic jams.