Flying cars have long been the stuff of science fiction. 

Now, Tesla has unveiled a Roadster capable of launching itself into the air. Meanwhile, California startup Alef Aeronautics is developing its own flying car, using a very different technology. 

CGTN’s Martin Markovits reports from Los Angeles on the growing race to take transportation off the ground.

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