|
Suzuki Corporation has signed a collaboration agreement with SkyDrive to manufacture flying cars at the company’s factory in Shizuoka. The project is expected to start in the spring of 2024.
The Suzuki flying car model falls under the category of eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing). This type of aircraft uses electric power to take off and land vertically, similar to a helicopter.
|
|
Suzuki Corporation has signed a collaboration agreement with SkyDrive. Photo: Paultan. |
Thanks to the use of electric power, the advantage of eVTOL over traditional combustion engine aircraft is its quiet operation, higher efficiency, and less environmental pollution. Due to its vertical take-off and landing capabilities, eVTOL flying cars are suitable for urban environments as well as locations with limited space.
However, due to their high mobility, eVTOL aircraft also face many legal issues related to usage and regulations. Controlling a flying device is not as straightforward as driving a car.
SkyDrive is an aerospace manufacturer based in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The SkyDrive eVTOL product has a square size of 13 x 13 meters and a height of 3 meters. The cockpit can accommodate 3 people, including one pilot.
The battery on this flying device allows for a maximum operating range of about 15 km, with a top speed of up to 100 km/h.
What does Elon Musk’s electric car company name mean?
In the “Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future” book, readers can learn why Elon Musk named his electric car company Tesla.
Suzuki V-Strom 250 2023 – A Compact ADV for Motorcycle Beginners
After the successful launch of the V-Strom 250 SX in late 2022, Suzuki has recently introduced the 2023 version of the V-Strom. The new V-Strom 250 is priced at 646,800 Yen in the Japanese market, which is approximately 110 million Vietnamese Dong when converted at the current exchange rate.
Toyota and Suzuki Collaborate on Small Electric Cars
According to Carscoops, Toyota is partnering with Suzuki to develop a small-sized electric crossover.
Suzuki to Import 5-Door Jimny from India back to Japan
Jimny 5-door, despite being the birthplace of Suziki, is not distributed in this country.
New generation Suzuki Swift set to be launched at the end of this month
Suzuki has confirmed that the fourth generation of the Swift will be showcased at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo as a concept model.
China Grants Official Commercial Operations License to Flying Taxis
Recently, the Civil Aviation Administration of China has officially granted the EH216-S aerial taxi model from EHang a flight safety certificate.
