广州飞行汽车产业将“一飞冲天”

Core Insights - GAC Group launched the GOVY AirCab flying car at the Hong Kong International Auto Expo, with a price not exceeding 1.68 million yuan, making it more affordable than traditional aircraft [2] - Within 24 hours of the price announcement, nearly 1,000 pre-orders for the GOVY AirCab were received, exceeding expectations [2] - The GOVY AirCab is set to enter the airworthiness certification phase, with plans for demonstration operations by the end of 2025 and mass production by the end of 2026 [2] Group 1: Industry Development - Guangzhou is leading the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) sector in China, with GAC Group and XPeng's flying vehicles progressing towards mass production [2][3] - The production line for GAC's flying car is expected to be completed by early next year, with a focus on advanced manufacturing technologies and a robust supply chain [4] - Guangzhou has over 4,000 low-altitude economy-related enterprises, ranking second nationally, and has established a comprehensive new energy vehicle industry system [5] Group 2: Market Applications - The GOVY AirCab is designed for urban short-distance connections and tourism, with plans for demonstration operations in Guangzhou by the end of this year [6] - XPeng's "land aircraft" has received over 4,000 orders, indicating strong market interest beyond tourism and short-distance connections [7] - The flying cars are expected to evolve into a part of urban transportation, providing efficient commuting solutions [7] Group 3: Future Projections - The low-altitude economy is projected to reach a market scale of 2 trillion yuan by 2030, requiring real application scenarios to support this growth [8] - The development of low-altitude economy infrastructure in Guangzhou is progressing, with 99 application scenarios identified and 30 operational entities approved [10] - Experts highlight Guangzhou's advantages in low-altitude economy development due to its strong automotive industry base and supportive government policies [12]