XPENG AEROHT and HRC Forge Deeper Partnership in Flying Car Technology
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- XPENG AEROHT, the eVTOL aircraft company affiliated with XPENG, took a significant step forward on August 7, 2024, by signing a strategic cooperation agreement with HRC, a global leader in composite material solutions. The signing ceremony, held in Guangzhou, solidified their commitment to advancing lightweight materials, components, and airframes for flying cars. This collaboration aims to enhance their current models and future innovations, cementing their position as leaders in the low-altitude flight industry.
Signing ceremony; photo credit: HRC
The partnership between XPENG AEROHT and HRC builds upon their successful collaboration with the XPENG X2 flying car model. By focusing on areas such as manufacturing process innovation, mass production support, and application scenario development, both companies are poised to elevate their offerings in the low-altitude flight sector. A standout feature of this partnership is the introduction of the “Land Aircraft Carrier,” a modular flying car that showcases their combined expertise and technological prowess.
One of the key aspects of this strategic alliance is their shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. Leveraging HRC’s proficiency in carbon fiber and bio-based composite materials, as well as recycling technologies, XPENG AEROHT and HRC aim to create recyclable lightweight composite solutions for flying cars. This initiative underscores their dedication to making flying vehicles more environmentally friendly and efficient.
XPENG AEROHT’s modular flying car; photo credit: XPENG AEROHT
Both XPENG AEROHT and HRC play pivotal roles in the low-altitude economy’s industrial chain, with recent achievements that have garnered attention. XPENG AEROHT’s intelligent manufacturing base in Guangzhou is set to produce the modular flying car, slated for pre-sale in the fourth quarter of the year. HRC’s subsidiaries have also made waves in the industry, with their collaborative aircraft products earning acclaim as innovative demonstration institutions in the low-altitude economy.
