China's aviation industry is making significant strides in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. EHang successfully conducted a flight test of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Wenzhou, Wencheng. Additionally, the AE200, a Chinese eVTOL tiltrotor aircraft, completed second-phase open flight tests in Sichuan, showcasing its capabilities to carry 5-6 people with a cruise speed of 248 km/h and a range of 200 km. CATL, a prominent battery manufacturer, announced progress in its civilian electric passenger aircraft project, aiming for a range of 2,000-3,000 kilometers by 2027-2028. The company's condensed battery technology could enable an 8-ton eVTOL to travel from Beijing to Shenzhen by 2028, potentially revolutionizing regional air travel.
Unbelievable, CATL believes its condensed battery tech will enable 8-ton aircraft to have range of 2000-3000 km by 2028 8-ton eVTOL that can carry 8-12 pax from Beijing to Shenzhen would be commercially viable Further development could allow for regional aircraft w/ 1000 km range https://t.co/seDHIWUR8e
On Tuesday, #CATL Chairman Zeng Yuqun announced at the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, World Economic Forum that the company's civilian electric passenger aircraft project is progressing, with an expected range of 2,000-3,000 kilometers by 2027-2028. The 8-ton aircraft,… https://t.co/L3xpCAbWg5
China's #eVTOL tiltrotor aircraft AE200 completed all 2nd-phase open flight tests Sunday in SW China's Sichuan, marking the first Chinese eVTOL #tiltrotor to pass the tests. The homegrown #FlyingCar, able to carry 5-6 people, has a cruise speed of 248 km/h and a range of 200 km. https://t.co/coJxDemeU7
Take to the skies with us! 🚁✈️ We're thrilled to share our latest flight of the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Wenzhou, Wencheng!🎥 This follows our exciting collaboration announcement last Friday. Stay tuned for more updates! #eVTOL #AAM #UAM #EHang https://t.co/bzQebhloXR
Vlog | China's "flying car" is ready for take-off https://t.co/YgzZX3wjGt https://t.co/wqGSaSydXs