“EHang Strengthens Collaboration with Hefei Government, to Establish eVTOL VT35 Product Hub”

EHang revealed today, it has actually authorized a financial investment contract with the Hefei federal government to develop an item center for its eVTOL VT35 collection, reports a news release.

The VT35 is EHang’s brand-new generation of long‑range, lift‑and‑cruise, independent electrical eVTOL. Both events prepare to collectively purchase and develop an extensive base for VT35 items in the city of Hefei, situated in Anhui District, covering R&D, screening, production, airworthiness qualification, supply chain administration, sales, procedures and ability growth.

The collaboration is a substantial upgrade to EHang’s base at its East China Regional Head Office in Hefei and speeds up industrialisation of the VT35 collection.

The last financial investment is approximated to be near to RMB1 billion. Furthermore, the local government intends to give EHang with thorough assistance worth RMB500 million, consisting of orders for eVTOL airplane, financial investments, along with various other locations of teamwork throughout the market chain.

Huazhi Hu, Creator, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of EHang, commented, “Considering that partnering with Hefei in 2023, we have actually achieved vital turning points. These consist of introducing EH216‑S business trips; attaining an advancement in solid-state lithium eVTOL battery innovation; and developing the VT35 collection item center. Each action brings our common vision more detailed to truth.”

He proceeded, “Hefei’s solid supply chain and forward-thinking plans has actually aided us transform the city right into a technology base. Right here, r & d, qualification, production and day-to-day procedures all take place with each other.” Including, “By dealing with the city, we will certainly quicken the growth of risk-free and scalable innovative air wheelchair and drive top quality development in the area.”

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EHang’s Kind Certification (TC) application for the VT35 was formally approved by the CAAC in February and is presently under the airworthiness testimonial procedure.

EHang intends to perform this qualification operate in Hefei and efficiently attain the TC, Manufacturing Certification and Typical Airworthiness Certification for the VT35. Furthermore, the firm will certainly aid its joint Hefei endeavor, Heyi Air travel Carbon monoxide, to make an application for the initial Air Driver Certification. This will certainly allow a large range of procedures consisting of metropolitan and intercity traveler transportation, logistics and emergency situation rescue in Hefei and the wider East China area.

Gaoyun Fei, Assistant of the CPC Hefei Municipal Board, said, “EHang will certainly remain to expand in Hefei, enhancing teamwork with colleges, research study organizations and leading business, along with aid bring advanced innovations to the city.”

He additionally motivated EHang to bring in even more top quality tasks; broaden right into locations such as logistics, fire defense and tourist; and interact to boost the low-altitude economic situation’s commercial ecological community.

The VT35 is EHang’s next-generation, long-range, lift-and-cruise, pilotless, passenger-carrying eVTOL airplane. It is created for tool to long-distance air wheelchair consisting of intercity, cross-sea and cross-mountain transportation.

Structure on the VT30 model, the VT35 presents significant upgrades such as innovative independent trip control and propulsion systems.

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www.ehang.com

( Leading photo: VT35 is an upgrade of the initial VT30)

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