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Florida redirects $200M earmarked for EV chargers to build air‑taxi landing pads

Florida's transportation officials announced a plan to repurpose $200 million in funding. The money had been allocated for electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure. The state will instead use the

Florida's transportation officials announced a plan to repurpose $200 million in funding. The money had been allocated for electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure. The state will instead use the

funds to construct landing pads for air‑taxi services. The decision reflects growing interest in urban aerial mobility. Images of two Joby Aviation eVTOL aircraft illustrate the type of vehicles

envisioned. The pads are intended to support short‑range electric vertical take‑off and landing craft. Officials suggest the project could create new jobs in the aviation sector. The shift may

accelerate Florida's role in emerging air‑transport networks. Further details on timelines and locations are expected from state agencies.

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