高工锂电·2025-03-19 11:29Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the competitive landscape of battery companies in the low-altitude economy, emphasizing the collaboration between Yiwei Lithium Energy and Xiaopeng Huitian in developing next-generation lithium batteries for flying cars [2][3]. Group 1: Company Developments - Yiwei Lithium Energy has made significant progress in the low-altitude economy by receiving a supplier development notification from Xiaopeng Huitian to provide low-voltage lithium batteries for their flying cars [2]. - Xiaopeng Huitian, a pioneer in the flying car sector, successfully completed its first flight of an integrated flying car in October 2022 and plans to start construction of its manufacturing base in October 2024 [2]. - The collaboration between Yiwei Lithium Energy and Xiaopeng Huitian represents an upgrade in their partnership, which began in 2020 when Xiaopeng Motors started using Yiwei's batteries in several electric vehicle models [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The aviation electrification sector is witnessing a competitive landscape with multiple players, including CATL signing a strategic investment agreement with Peak Aviation to advance electric aircraft development [4]. - EHang Intelligent has partnered with several battery companies, including Guoxuan High-Tech and Juwang Technology, aiming to produce over 1,000 eVTOL units at its production base in Yunfu, Guangzhou, by 2025 [5]. - Xiaopeng Huitian has received over 3,000 pre-orders for its "land aircraft" flying cars and plans to begin deliveries in 2026, indicating strong market interest [6]. - The low-altitude economy is recognized as a strategic emerging industry by the government, with supportive policies expected to be implemented by 2025 to enhance development in this sector [6]. - The past decade has seen significant growth in the electric vehicle market, while the next decade is anticipated to witness the rise of new market segments, including low-altitude economy, humanoid robots, data centers, and high-end 3C products [6].