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中文(ZH) 何小鹏:小鹏汇天被纳入首批民用载人eVTOL适航审定合规企业名录

XPeng's eVTOL unit certified; VW Group deepens AI ties with Horizon Robotics

XPeng's eVTOL subsidiary, AeroHT, has been officially recognized by the Civil Aviation Administration of China as a compliant enterprise for airworthiness certification of civil manned eVTOLs. This inclusion marks a significant step for AeroHT in advancing its autonomous flight technology. In parallel, Volkswagen Group is deepening its AI collaboration with Horizon Robotics through their joint venture CARIZON, aiming to integrate Horizon's AI foundation models into system-on-chip solutions for L3 and L4 autonomous driving capabilities, with L3 deliveries anticipated by late 2027. AI

IMPACT Advances autonomous driving capabilities and eVTOL certification, signaling progress in AI integration for transportation.

RANK_REASON Inclusion of a major company's eVTOL subsidiary in a national certification list and a significant deepening of AI collaboration between automotive giants. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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XPeng's eVTOL unit certified; VW Group deepens AI ties with Horizon Robotics

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    He Xiaopeng: XPeng AeroHT Included in the First Batch of Civil Manned eVTOL Airworthiness Examination and Approval Compliant Enterprise List

    36氪获悉,7月22日,小鹏集团董事长、CEO @何小鹏 发文称,民航局适航司今日正式公示《首批民用载人eVTOL适航审定合规企业名录》,本次名录正式纳入小鹏汇天航空科技有限公司等4家国内主流载人eVTOL主机企业。