GAC Group Debuts Unique eVTOL Vehicle that Splits into Two, With Wheels and Wings

GAC Group, a renowned Chinese automaker active in the Electric Vehicle (EV) market, has ventured into designing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.

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Gove, their innovative eVTOL vehicle, has a unique design that allows it to split into two for efficient mobility.

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It has a maximum payload of 450 kilograms, a cruising speed of 260 kilometers per hour, and a maximum distance per charge of 200 km, varying with the model's battery capacity.

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Gove's unique approach involves a detachable EV that autonomously returns to base, combining the best features of an eVTOL and a flying car.

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The flying pod is equipped with a dual-backup multi-rotor flight system, and the lower driving portion utilizes GAC’s autonomous ADIGO-Pilot technology.

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Despite the high costs traditionally associated with helicopters, GAC Group promises an affordable price point of no more than 7 million yuan per unit, a fraction of the conventional helicopter cost.

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China's progress in the EV industry has spurred eVTOL development, according to Zhou Hai, the company’s marketing manager.

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Last October, the Shanghai municipal government announced an action plan to pursue technological breakthroughs in manned eVTOL aircraft.

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