On June 3, Autoliv China and XPeng HT signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Guangzhou. Based on a shared commitment to future travel safety, Autoliv and XPeng HT will collaborate on a series of initiatives aimed at advancing flying car technology, jointly developing safety solutions for future mobility.
XPeng HT, a subsidiary of XPeng Motors, focuses on developing intelligent electric flying cars. Currently, XPeng HT's product line includes several innovative flying cars.
For example, the "Voyager X2" has a maximum takeoff weight of 560 kg and a bare machine weight of only 360 kg. According to official statements, it has an endurance of 35 minutes and a maximum flight speed of 130 km/h. It also features autonomous flight path planning capabilities, enabling ground monitoring, 360-degree environmental perception, autonomous return and landing, and real-time two-way communication over 100 kilometers through multiple sensors. In March of this year, the "Voyager X2" completed its first flight over Guangzhou's CBD and obtained a special flight permit.
Additionally, at last year's "1024 Tech Day," XPeng unveiled a land-air split-type flying car called the "Land Carrier." It consists of a land module and a flying module, with the land module capable of fully housing the flying module for ground travel, and separating and combining automatically like a "Transformer." The "Land Carrier" is expected to begin pre-orders in the fourth quarter of this year, with mass production and deliveries planned for the fourth quarter of next year.
According to XPeng HT founder Zhao Deli, the establishment of this strategic partnership marks a new height in the relationship between the two parties and represents a comprehensive optimization and upgrade of HT's supply chain.
"Autoliv continuously explores new innovative safety solutions to meet future travel needs," said Autoliv CEO Mikael Bratt. By combining XPeng HT's advancements with Autoliv's expertise in safety solutions, both parties believe they can play a crucial role in the flying car industry and jointly shape a safer and more convenient future mobility landscape.
