SHANGHAI (Gasgoo) – January 8, 2025 Schaeffler and XPENG AEROHT, a flying vehicle (also eVTOL aircraft) company, collaborate in Guangzhou on mass production of stator and rotor assemblies for electric flight drives signed a contract to do so. The latter’s flying car system, according to a Schaeffler press release.
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This partnership marks Schaeffler’s expansion into the field of flying vehicles and lays the foundation for future growth in the low-altitude aviation industry.
Under the contract, Schaeffler will supply the stator and rotor assemblies, the core components of the flight e-drive system of XPENG AEROHT’s modular flying vehicle, dubbed the “Land Aircraft Carrier.”
As the power unit of a flying car, electronic flight drive systems must be safe, reliable, and lightweight. Schaeffler highlighted its extensive expertise in aerospace and automotive e-drive technology, as well as its experience in product development and series production, as key factors in providing efficient and reliable drive systems.
With nearly a century of experience in aerospace product research, development and manufacturing, Schaeffler holds Nadcap certification and AS9100D aerospace quality certification. In the automotive sector, Schaeffler offers comprehensive e-drive solutions, including electric motors, electric controllers, reduction gearboxes and complete e-drive systems.
XPENG AEROHT is dedicated to developing safe and intelligent flying cars and other low-altitude mobility solutions through technological innovation. The company’s Land Aircraft Carrier is a modular flying vehicle designed for individual consumers, and won orders for more than 2,000 units at the China Air Show last November. This model has successfully completed its first global manned flight and will soon begin pre-sales, with mass production and delivery scheduled for 2026.
