HT Aero, an affiliate of Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng Inc., launched a new vehicle capable of flying in the air and driving on roads. The launch of HT Aero’s 6th–generation model happened at the Xpeng Tech Day on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Xpeng GUANGZHOU, China — HT Aero, an affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc., launched a new …

Less than half a year since revealing a flying vehicle prototype, Chinese electric car start-up Xpeng unveiled a second model at the Shanghai auto show in April 2021. Evelyn Cheng | CNBC GUANGZHOU, China — HT Aero, the flying car company backed by Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng Inc. and its founder, raised more than $500 million from outside investors. The …

The coronavirus pandemic might present enhance to newer modes of transportation in China, resembling making autonomous driving extra mainstream, a panel of business leaders informed CNBC. The Covid-19 outbreak accelerated the commercialization of autonomous aerial automobiles — or driverless drones — which had been used to move items, medical provides and even passengers to and from quarantine zones, Edward Xu, …