mobility
European Commission clears creation of joint venture by Nissan and Mitsubishi Corporation
On February 7, the European Commission approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (‘Nissan') and Mitsubishi Corporation (‘Mitsubishi'), both of Japan. The transaction relates primarily to electric mobility.
The Commission concluded that the notified transaction
Aerofugia, CASRI forge partnership for R&D of New Energy aircraft
On October 22, Aerofugia, a Geely Technology Group subsidiary, announced the recent signing of an agreement for in-depth strategic cooperation on the R&D, safety testing, scientific research, and more of New Energy aircraft with the Second Research Institute of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CASRI) in Chengd

GAC Group’s GOVE flying car granted special flight permit by CAAC
On September 14, the GAC R&D Center announced that the GOVE flying car was granted a special flight permit for civil unmanned aircraft by the CAAC Central and Southern Regional Administration on September 11. This marks that GAC Group has taken one step further in the airworthiness certification and commercialization

XPeng AeroHT establishes flying car company in Guangzhou, Guangdong
According to multiple press releases dated August 21, Guangdong HT Flying Car Co., Ltd. was established in Guangzhou, Guangdong on August 19.
Information from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (NECIPS) shows that the new company has a registered capital of USD 200 million and is wholly owned
Porsche expands portfolio with strategic investment in Flix SE, Germany
On August 12, Porsche SE announced that it has invested a low double-digit million amount in Flix SE, a Munich based mobility platform for long-distance bus and train travel, as part of a co-investment with EQT’s impact fund i.e. EQT Future, in which Porsche SE had already invested earlier this year. Together with EQ
CATL, Autoflight forge strategic partnership
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic investment and cooperation agreement with Shanghai Autoflight Co., Ltd. (Autoflight).
The former will invest hundreds of millions of USD in the latter to become a strategic investor, and the latter will cooperate long term with the former on the R&D
XPeng AeroHT teams up with Hechi Municipal Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to promote testing and application of flying cars
On July 25, XPeng AeroHT, a flying car division of Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. (XPeng), announced that it officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Hechi Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The two parties will jointly promote the testing, application and supporti

XPeng AeroHT to build flying car mass production plant in Guangzhou
On July 4, the Guangzhou Development District (GDD) signed an investment cooperation agreement on a flying car project with XPeng AeroHT to promote the R&D, mass production, and application of flying cars by vigorously supporting the company in areas such as land utilization, financing, and application scenarios.
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Software République to unveil mobility vision and concept at Viva Tech 2024, Paris
On April 5, Software République announced that it would unveil a new vision and concept for service mobility at the Viva Tech 2024 in Paris. It aimed at providing rapid access to proximity services for citizens and enhancing public services for regional authorities.
The focus is on a human-centric, mobile, and modula

Stellantis increases shareholding in Archer Aviation ahead of 2025 eVTOL production
On March 18, Stellantis announced that Stellantis recently purchased approximately 8.3 million shares of Archer Aviations stock signaling its continued confidence in Archer’s plans to bring electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to market beginning in 2025.
Stellantis’ increased investment in Archer
Mobilize to showcase shared mobility and electric solutions at Autonomy Mobility World Expo, Paris
On March 14, Mobilize announced that it will showcase its shared mobility solutions (i.e. Mobilize Share and Duo & Bento), along with recharging (i.e. Mobilize Power Solutions) and fleet management offerings like Mobilize Fleet Connect at Autonomy Mobility World Expo, Paris on March 20, 2024.
Mobilize Fleet Connect i

YASA to relocate UK headquarter to Bicester Motion's Innovation Quarter in UK
On March 12, YASA Limited announced that it will relocate its UK headquarters in Bicester Motion's new Innovation Quarter to drive future mobility innovation. With an investment of GBP 60 million, it will feature seven HQ buildings totaling 215,000 square feet, with YASA securing a 15-year lease for three interconnec

SEAT S.A. partners with Barcelona City Council to drive sustainable urban mobility and innovation
On February 16, SEAT S.A. announced its partnership with Barcelona City Council to tackle sustainable urban mobility challenges, drive economic growth, foster innovation, and promote the Barcelona brand. The agreement involves leveraging SEAT S.A.'s expertise in mobility, innovation, and electrification to collaborat

HYSETCO, France secures 150 Peugeot e-Expert hydrogen vehicles
On February 1, HYSETCO, France announced that it has placed an order for 150 Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen light utility vehicles from Stellantis, marking a significant boost to the hydrogen utility segment. The deployment of these vehicles is scheduled to begin in February 2024, targeting circulation in the first half o

CES 2024: XPeng AeroHT unveils eVTOL flying car
On January 10, at the CES 2024, XPeng AeroHT, an XPeng flying car subsidiary, unveiled its eVTOL flying car. The company also announced that Land Aircraft Carrier, a modular flying car, will be available for pre-order in Q4 2024 and is planned for mass production and delivery in Q4 2025.
The XPeng AeroHT eVTOL flying
