The rapid evolution of urban air mobility (UAM) is reshaping the way we think about transportation, and the Chinese automotive and aviation company Xpeng AeroHT is at the forefront of this revolution. The company recently announced the launch of a groundbreaking vehicle concept: an electric van integrated with an unmanned two-seat passenger drone, commonly referred to as a “land-based aircraft carrier.”
Xpeng AeroHT, a subsidiary of Xpeng Corporation, is set to revolutionize transportation with the launch of its flying car, targeting delivery to customers by 2026. Brian Gu, co-president of Xpeng, shared these exciting developments in a recent interview with CNBC. The company has been diligently working towards this ambitious goal and is currently navigating the certification process with Chinese aviation authorities.
XPENG AEROHT, a subsidiary of the renowned XPENG MOTORS, is pioneering the advancement of aerial mobility with its innovative flying cars, marking a significant leap in the evolution of transportation.
In a groundbreaking announcement that heralds a new era in transportation, China’s Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of the esteemed electric car manufacturer Xpeng Motors, has set a definitive timeline for the commercial launch of their much-anticipated flying cars.
The age of the flying car is slowly but surely approaching in China, and a vehicle of this type has already been allowed to operate, albeit under limited conditions. Xpeng AeroHT describes its X2 as the first true flying car, a title that could be claimed by other companies such as the Slovak AirCar and Switchblade, but which was long predated by the Mizar 210 built in 1973. The X2, like its competitors, will be able to operate in hybrid mode: it can travel on roads by rolling on wheels, but can also take to the air if necessary using its retractable propellers.