A hydrogen-powered ground-hover vehicle designed to establish a certifiable, revenue-generating foundation for future autonomous flight
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexus Nova Innovations (NNI) today unveiled its hydrogen-powered hovercar platform and the Flying Fox Pilot autonomous flight network, marking a decisive step toward a new mobility category that begins on the ground and scales directly toward autonomous flight.
"This isn't a concept," says Eleazar Amoussou, co-founder and CEO of Nexus Nova Innovations. "Think Waymo Drive, but ultimately in the air."
When in operation, the vehicle hovers roughly 12 inches above the surface, delivering a smooth, stable ride over terrain that stops or slows conventional vehicles. On the ground, the NNI hovercar offers a range of more than 200 miles and can refuel its hydrogen fuel cell in under five minutes. It is also notably quiet: at ride height, noise levels remain under 75 dBA, roughly equivalent to a vacuum cleaner or normal conversation.
The NNI hovercar makes a striking impression. "Think of a mid-sized car hovering about a foot above the road, gliding over potholes, ice, and shallow floodwater instead of slamming through them," says Amoussou.
As Amoussou emphasizes, the vehicle unveiled today is only the first step. It establishes the technological, regulatory, and commercial foundation for the company's long-term objective: Ambient Mobility with full FAA approval.
The company's ambition has already drawn industry validation, including collaboration with Bosch. "This is a working platform designed to change how people move: first on the ground, then in the air," Amoussou adds. "We're building toward flying autonomy through certifiable, revenue-generating steps, not wishful thinking."
A New Ground Mobility Class—Built to Scale Upward
NNI's hovercar replaces traditional suspension systems with tightly controlled electric ducted fans (EDFs) and active stabilization, delivering clean, software-driven predictability. The platform moves smoothly over broken pavement, degraded surfaces, and weather disruptions without the jolts, noise, or mechanical wear typical of wheeled vehicles.
Hydrogen fuel cells anchor the production roadmap, enabling long range, rapid refueling, and an energy architecture robust enough to support future aerial applications. A battery-electric vehicle (BEV) prototype accelerates near-term testing and compresses development timelines.
Flying Fox Pilot: The Autonomy Backbone
At the core of NNI's safety and scalability strategy is the Flying Fox Pilot autonomous network. The NNI platform combines hydrogen propulsion, AI-driven airflow stabilization, and multi-sensor perception systems fusing radar, LiDAR, cameras, IMU, and GNSS. Its AI-first development process emphasizes simulation-led design, automated diagnostics, and rapid iteration—reducing cost while strengthening regulatory evidence.
Designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and environmental performance, Flying Fox Pilot enables what NNI calls Ambient Mobility: a transportation system that adapts intelligently to its environment while maintaining centralized operational control.
First Markets: Charting a Course for Success
NNI is launching into markets ready for immediate deployment, including high-end personal mobility, rural and healthcare access routes where conventional vehicles struggle, and utility and logistics operations slowed by uneven terrain. These early markets generate revenue while building the operational data and safety record required for supervised autonomy and, ultimately, controlled aerial corridors.
"Every mile we log accelerates certification and multiplies enterprise value," says Anthony J. Parkinson, NNI Executive Chairman and a founding partner of Kronos/UKG. "Nexus Nova is a platform company with near-term revenue and long-term vertical expansion. That combination is rare."
NNI is advancing within established road-vehicle regulatory frameworks while engaging NHTSA and state agencies. The company is executing structured testing programs covering environmental performance, downwash and debris control, hover stability, and staged pilot demonstrations. The approach is deliberate: certify each step, then build on that foundation. No leaps of faith required.
Key Investment Highlights
Morgan Stanley analysts forecast rapid growth in advanced mobility over the next two decades, estimating the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector could reach a $9 trillion total addressable market by 2050. This outlook underscores the scale of opportunity as transportation expands beyond traditional ground-based systems.
Nexus Nova Innovations sits at the intersection of hydrogen power, next-generation hover mobility, and autonomous flight. All three are attracting significant capital.
By starting on the ground, NNI generates revenue and regulatory traction today rather than waiting for future airspace reforms. Its hydrogen-first propulsion strategy delivers the energy density required for both ground and aerial operations, offering a scalability advantage over battery-only platforms. Early buyers of ground-only hovercars will be able to apply their purchase toward future flight-capable versions when available.
Flying Fox Pilot provides the essential system-level control that makes autonomy viable at scale. While unmanaged airborne vehicles invite chaos, NNI's network, developed with FAA input, creates safety, coordination, and operational discipline.
About Nexus Nova Innovations
Nexus Nova Innovations builds practical, hydrogen-powered ground-hover vehicles with a disciplined path toward Advanced Air Mobility. The mission: redefine everyday travel—first by hovering, then by flying.
Media Contact
Linda Richards, Nexus Nova Innovations, 1 602-813-4719, [email protected], https://www.nexusnovainnovations.com/
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