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EHang Seeks Higher-performance eVTOL Electric Propulsion Systems
Chinese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer has also made its first passenger demonstration flights in Thailand
EHang EH216-S eVTOL flies in Bangkok, Thailand
EHang demonstrated its EH216-S eVTOL aircraft during an industry event in the Thai capital Bangkok.

EHang is seeking higher-performance electric propulsion systems for its eVTOL aircraft. On November 11, the Chinese company announced a technology development partnership with Zhuhai Enpower Electric, which specializes in electric motors and motor controllers.

The announcement did not specify whether the new propulsion systems would be deployed on EHang’s existing two-seat, autonomous EH216-S eVTOL vehicle and the larger VT-30 model it has in development. The companies also did not indicate what targets they might have for boosting range and payload for the battery-electric aircraft.

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