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Headline: XPENG AEROHT Unveils Revolutionary 'Land Aircraft Carrier'
Caption: This video shows: The firm's parachute system. Flying car firm XPENG AEROHT, an affiliate of XPENG Motors, has unveiled its revolutionary new designs - including a "Land Aircraft Carrier" modular flying car. The unusual design was unveiled at their XPENG Tech Day 2023 in late October. It boasts a distinctive two-part design seamlessly transitioning between terrestrial and aerial modes. The air module facilitates vertical takeoff for low-altitude flights, while the ground module ingeniously envelops the air module, allowing for ground transportation - and even has enough room to take camping gear for trips to the wilderness. The ground module of the modular flying car accommodates 4-5 passengers and features an extended-range hybrid power system that can provide multiple recharges for the air module. The vehicle is designed with a three-axle, six-wheel configuration, enabling 6x6 all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering, offering impressive carrying capacity and off-road capabilities. Although the final design is still in development, it already boasts a futuristic, cyber-mechanical aesthetic, characterized by sharp lines and sleek surfaces, reminiscent of a "lunar exploration vehicle." The design of XPENG AEROHT's modular flying car simplifies travel, with an automated system streamlining the separation and combination of the air and ground modules, much like the Transformers, making flying more accessible and extending the user's travel experience from the ground to the sky. Beyond personal use, the modular flying car holds potential for public services like emergency rescue, effectively catering to both public and private demands. During the event, the firm’s latest eVTOL flying car design was revealed, building upon the previous two years of innovation with further refinements. Components such as manipulator arms, rotor systems, and other flight features can be effortlessly folded and stored within the vehicle. The design exudes a supercar style, featuring an intelligent cockpit that seamlessly switches between land and flight modes, adapting components like the steering wheel and dashboard according to the selected mode. Considering policy, regulation, and application factors, the production and delivery of the modular flying car will precede the eVTOL flying car, aligning with industry trends. The latest modular flying car's air module features a 6-axis, 6-rotor configuration and incorporates two innovative reversible ducts. In case of rotor failure, the flight control system can make millisecond-level algorithm adjustments, ensuring the aircraft's continued safe operation. This impressive capability, coupled with a thrust-to-weight ratio exceeding 2, enables the aircraft to maintain safe flight even after losing two of its six rotors, meeting the stringent safety standards required for civil aviation. To enhance flying car safety, XPENG AEROHT developed the multi-parachute rescue system. Successfully tested at just 50 meters altitude in October, this breakthrough fills a global safety gap in ultra-low altitude rescues. The system's maximum capacity is 1 ton and includes pioneering features like ultra-low altitude parachute opening and an embedded safety rescue control panel. It breaks industry standards by deploying parachutes at 50 meters instead of the usual 200+ meters, ensuring a safer touchdown at approximately 5 m/s, protecting passengers and the aircraft. Flying cars are set to revolutionise transportation, aligning with growing demands for efficient and convenient mobility.
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