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A high-stakes race is underway to develop and supply the advanced batteries needed for the coming wave of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, or eVTOLs, as China prepares for its "low-altitude economy" to take to the skies.
China's battery makers race to power flying cars
Technology seen as key to opening up the country's lucrative 'low-altitude economy'
asia.nikkei.com
April 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A high-stakes race is underway to develop and supply the advanced batteries needed for the coming wave of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, or eVTOLs, as China prepares for its "low-altitude economy" to take to the skies.
Chinese drone maker EHang is preparing to launch a commercial air taxi operation within the year, which could make it the first company in the world to do so.
China's EHang to launch air taxi service this year
First-of-its-kind operation accelerates competition in growing industry
asia.nikkei.com
April 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Chinese drone maker EHang is preparing to launch a commercial air taxi operation within the year, which could make it the first company in the world to do so.
AutoFlight has flown a prototype for its Properity eVTOL aircraft during an event held in Japan’s Okayama prefecture to promote the development of advanced air mobility (AAM) services.
AutoFlight Demonstrates Prosperity eVTOL Prototype in Japan | AIN
Japanese not-for-profit group MASC is evaluating AutoFlight's five-passenger eVTOL aircraft as an option for improving transport links in the Setouchi region.
www.ainonline.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:49 AM
AutoFlight has flown a prototype for its Properity eVTOL aircraft during an event held in Japan’s Okayama prefecture to promote the development of advanced air mobility (AAM) services.