Japanese automotive group Honda has thrown its hat into the advanced air mobility ring, confirming plans to bring an eVTOL aircraft to market. While acknowledging that it faces competition from numerous start-ups and carmaking rivals Hyundai, Toyota and China's Geely group, the company said its vehicle will differentiate itself with the use of a gas turbine hybrid power unit that will provide a longer range supporting intercity transportation of up to 249 miles.
According to Honda, its eVTOL will provide a level of safety equivalent to that of commercial passenger airplanes due to a simple structure and a decentralized propulsive system. It further anticipates a quieter aircraft through the use of small-diameter rotors.
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