China’s ‘flying cars’ could be launched by the end of 2025? What we know so far
8 months ago

China’s ‘flying cars’ could be launched by the end of 2025? What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

As the flying car industry is taking off in many parts of the world, China is not behind in the race. Kellen Xie, the vice president of Chinese eVTOL company AutoFlight Group, recently said that the Civil Aviation Administration of China has been working hours to get the process to speed up and has been very supportive in bringing this technology to life. The CAAC certified AutoFlight's unmanned CaryAll aircraft, marking the first time regulators authorized an eVTOL aircraft weighing more than one metric ton for flight, bringing China one step closer to that goal. According to the Financial Times, in March, the CAAC certified AutoFlight's unmanned CaryAll aircraft, marking the first time regulators had authorized an eVTOL aircraft weighing more than one metric ton for flight, bringing China one step closer to that goal. Alef Aeronautics’ Model A flying car was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration in July, marking the first time in US history that a car could drive on city streets like a regular automobile.

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China to see 100,000 eVTOLs for taxi and personal use by 2030: industry report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China to see 100,000 eVTOLs for taxi and personal use by 2030: industry report

China Daily  

A technician tests an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Hefei, Anhui province, which is bolstering the development of new quality productive forces. CHINA DAILY BEIJING -- China could potentially see 100,000 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft serve as family vehicles or air taxis by 2030, according to a report released Wednesday by the China Low Altitude Economic …

XPENG flying car debuts at Airshow China
1 month, 1 week ago

XPENG flying car debuts at Airshow China

China Daily  

The "Land Aircraft Carrier," the flying car developed by Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, completes its first public flight at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, on Nov 12, 2024. ZHUHAI, Guangdong -- The "Land Aircraft Carrier," the flying car developed by Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, completed its first public flight Tuesday …

Is China embracing autonomous driving?
5 months, 1 week ago

Is China embracing autonomous driving?

China Daily  

Visitors view a vehicle at an auto show in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, June 7, 2024. Recently, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology solicited public opinion on the "Beijing Autonomous Driving Vehicle Regulations". Beijing plans to use autonomous driving or driverless vehicles for urban public bus transport, ride-hailing services, car rentals and other urban …

5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving
7 months, 4 weeks ago

5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving

The Independent  

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5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China’s vision for the future of driving
7 months, 4 weeks ago

5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China’s vision for the future of driving

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s vision of the future of the automobile — electrified and digitally connected — is on display at the ongoing Beijing auto show. “It starts with the concept of the third place,” said Beatrix Keim, the China director at German auto research center CAR. So says Chery Automobile Co., China’s biggest exporter, which told its auto show audience …

Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show

Associated Press  

BEIJING — How about turning a car’s front bucket seats 180 degrees so they face the rear seats and extending out a table so the occupants can play cards or eat a meal? The seemingly never-ending efforts of China’s electric car makers to redefine the automobile went on display Thursday at the opening of the nation’s largest annual auto show. …

Chinese electric vehicles see more sales in developing countries
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese electric vehicles see more sales in developing countries

China Daily  

Marelli's booth at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Developing countries have more potential to increase their adoption of Chinese-made electric vehicles once they expand their associated infrastructure in the years ahead, said a senior foreign business leader. Speaking at its booth during the ongoing 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, David Slump, president and CEO of Marelli Holdings Co Ltd, …

Shenzhen aims higher with milestone in intercity air taxi flight
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhen aims higher with milestone in intercity air taxi flight

China Daily  

By WANG XU in Shenzhen, Guangdong | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-02-29 09:29 A five-seat eVTOL aircraft is seen at Shekou Cruise Home port in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Feb 27, 2024. A cutting-edge "air taxi" service, once operational, is expected to gain traction, as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft developer AutoFlight conducted the world's first intercity demonstration …

Shenzhen aims higher with milestone in intercity air taxi flight
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shenzhen aims higher with milestone in intercity air taxi flight

China Daily  

A five-seat eVTOL aircraft is seen at Shekou Cruise Home port in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Feb 27, 2024. A cutting-edge "air taxi" service, once operational, is expected to gain traction, as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft developer AutoFlight conducted the world's first intercity demonstration flight in South China's Guangdong province on Tuesday. Tian Yu, founder, CEO and …

China approves the world’s first flying taxi
1 year, 1 month ago

China approves the world’s first flying taxi

Hindustan Times  

Anyone keen to view from on high the sprawling cityscapes of Guangdong, a bustling province in southern China, may soon be able to do so from the cabin of a flying taxi. On October 13th the Civil Aviation Administration of China awarded a “type certificate”, a crucial piece of aviation paperwork, to the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing …

China auto show highlights intense electric car competition
1 year, 8 months ago

China auto show highlights intense electric car competition

Associated Press  

SHANGHAI — Global and Chinese automakers plan to unveil more than a dozen new electric SUVs, sedans and muscle cars this week at the Shanghai auto show, their first full-scale sales event in four years in a market that has become a workshop for developing electrics, self-driving cars and other technology. Drivers in the world’s biggest auto market bought 5.4 …

Carmakers ready for takeoff in future of urban transport
2 years, 4 months ago

Carmakers ready for takeoff in future of urban transport

China Daily  

Xpeng displays its sixth-generation flying car X2 at the 35th Zhengzhou Dahe International Auto Show in Henan province on July 19. Personal mobility concepts include flying vehicles capable of escaping big-city congestion The sky's the limit for carmakers; many of them are exploring the fast-emerging urban air mobility market, which utilizes airspace for short- and medium-distance connections, especially above and …

EHang seeks to be 1st to land air taxis in China
2 years, 8 months ago

EHang seeks to be 1st to land air taxis in China

China Daily  

A manned autonomous aerial vehicle is on display at Zhuhai in Guangdong province, on Sept 27, 2021. Guangzhou-based tech firm eyes global AAV commercial operation in H2 of 2022 EHang Holdings Ltd, a leading technology company in autonomous aerial vehicles, or AAVs, is beefing up efforts to promote the commercial operations of passenger-carrying autonomous air taxis and expand its footprint …

Cars of the future await clearance for takeoff
3 years ago

Cars of the future await clearance for takeoff

China Daily  

Geely showcases a flying car at its booth at the Shanghai auto show, held from April 19 to 28, 2021. The flying vehicles sector is expected to grow as the country pilots the reform of low-altitude airspace, starting with the provinces of Hunan, Jiangxi and Anhui, with measures that include streamlined application procedures. Global consultancy Roland Berger estimates there will …

Cars of the future await clearance for takeoff
3 years ago

Cars of the future await clearance for takeoff

China Daily  

The X2 flying car produced by Chinese company XPeng is displayed at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, in September. Flying vehicles offer solution to urban traffic congestion Traffic jams are a common problem in cities around the world, be it Beijing, Tokyo or New York, with some frustrated drivers wishing they could fly over …

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