Volkswagen Group China has unveiled a passenger front electric vertical take-off and landing prototype. Its strategy is to explore and break new ground in various electric and fully sustainable mobility concepts. In 2020, the vertical mobility group was established and they have since been developing next-generation mobility solutions.
After intensive research, conceptual work, and development, the project team has now developed its first validation model: the V.MO.
The prototype concept is based on existing autonomous driving solutions and battery technology for emission-free mobility. With a luxury X-wing configuration of 11.2m in length and a span width of 10.6m, the model features eight rotors for vertical lift and two propellers for horizontal flight.
Urban air mobility is a fast-emerging market which aims to utilize air space for short- and medium-distance connections, especially above and between large cities. In China, it is set to play a significant role in the future of urban and intercity transportation in its congested megacities. In the first phase of its commercial use, V.MO is likely to be pitched as a premium product for high-net-worth tech-savvy Chinese customers, for example for VIP air shuttle services. eVTOL air vehicles will be able to transport passengers more quickly and efficiently than current conventional means of terrestrial transport and with greater flexibility. As the Vertical Mobility project develops, Volkswagen Group China will work with the relevant Chinese authorities to achieve certification.
Credits- Green Car Progress
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