Toyota and Joby Aviation’s eVTOL breakthrough and the dawn of air mobility

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The eVTOL – in other words, flying car – developed by Toyota’s partner Joby Aviation of the US, has made its first test flight over Japan. Combining elements of a helicopter, drone and small aircraft, the ultra-quiet, safe and zero-emission vehicle is intended to serve as a flying taxi for commuting, business travel, leisure and other purposes.

EHang and China Communications Information & Technology Group partner to advance urban air mobility and empower the low-altitude economy

EHang and CCIT Strategic Cooperation Signing Ceremony
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EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH), a global leader in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technologies, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with China Communications Information & Technology Group Co., Ltd. (CCIT). This collaboration aims to revolutionize low-altitude aviation by establishing digital and physical infrastructures that support an advanced air mobility ecosystem.

EHang and Enpower form strategic partnership for advanced eVTOL integrated electric motor drive systems

Photo: Signing Ceremony of Strategic Partnership and Technology Development Cooperation Agreements between EHang and Enpower
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EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH) announced a strategic partnership with Zhuhai Enpower Electric Co., Ltd. (“Enpower”) (SZ300681). EHang, a leader in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology, and Enpower, a pioneer in new energy vehicle (NEV) power systems, will collaborate to co-develop high-performance electric motors and motor controllers for EHang’s suite of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Toyota’s air taxi is now flying alongside Fujai

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Joby Aviation could be one of the first companies to launch its air taxi service, aiming to expand passenger transport options with a new form of air travel that promises to redefine urban mobility. Originally, Joby envisioned starting its air taxi service by 2024. However, due to various challenges, it appears that this timeline will be extended. Despite this delay, the testing phase for these advanced air taxis is well underway, demonstrating impressive technological progress and marking a significant milestone in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.

EHang Receives Pre-order for 60 Units of Passenger-grade AAVs from AEROTREE, Malaysia’s Leading Aviation Company, under Strategic Partnership

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EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, today announced its strategic partnership (“Partnership”) with Aerotree Flight Services Sdn. Bhd. (“AEROTREE”), a subsidiary of Malaysia’s leading aviation company AEROTREE Group, to jointly develop urban air mobility (“UAM”) business, including Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (“MRO”) and training, in Malaysia.