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Several Companies Developing Flying Cars Testify On Capitol Hill

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Vehicles that can fly are becoming a reality and in the coming years, your commute to work may include air travel.

Several companies, including Uber, are developing vehicles that can glide through the sky.

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On Capitol Hill Tuesday, lawmakers held a hearing on the technology and found out just how close it is.

Anna Dietrich is co-founder of Terrafugia and she expects her company's flying car to be on the market next year.

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The street legal car would take off from an airport, but experts see a day when the vehicles hit the skies from anywhere.

Members of Congress say there are major challenges to address before flying cars can get off the ground in large numbers.

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