以玄武石纤维为例，中国城市发展研究院副院长刘璐指出，其增强复合材料具有高强、轻质、耐高温、 耐腐蚀的特点，是减重增强的首选材料，可用于无人机与航空器结构材料，在低空经济飞行器制造业中 具有多种优势。随着低空经济的不断发展，玄武石纤维应用前景可期，或将迎来更多市场机遇。 "如果说过去百年，人类对天空的探索集中在'如何飞'，那么今天，我们正站在一个新的起点，探讨'如 何让天空为经济赋能'。"上海近空空供应链（集团）有限公司董事长李刚表示，"在中国，低空经济正 从'概念萌芽'加速驶入'产业爆发期'，成为继高铁、新能源汽车后又一个极具想象空间的战略性新兴产 业。" 中化新网讯 7月20日，由上海近空供应链（集团）有限公司主办的苏州低空经济新材料及先进制造发展 论坛举办。会上多位专家达成共识：低空经济正进入"产业爆发期"，将为化工材料的应用打开机遇之 窗。 李刚指出，低空经济覆盖了产业链上中下游，形成了一个完整的产业体系。其中产业链上游主要为原材 料与核心零部件相关领域，目前还存在"卡脖子"问题，特别是在各类金属材料、陶瓷材料、通信模块在 供应链中的制造及应用。一旦解决，化工新材料领域也将乘此机遇获得新的发展空间。他建 ...

Core Viewpoint - The second Low Altitude Aircraft Innovation Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing Industry Summit was held in Shanghai, focusing on the innovation paths and manufacturing technology upgrades in the low-altitude aircraft industry, particularly eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft) [1][7] Group 1: eVTOL Technology and Development - Liu Shiyi, founder and CTO of Yufeng Future, emphasized the need for a balance between high safety and economic efficiency for eVTOLs to achieve large-scale low-altitude travel [1][6] - The mainstream technical paths for vertical take-off fixed-wing eVTOLs are composite wings and tilt-rotors, with the composite wing offering advantages in mechanical complexity, cruising efficiency, and speed [3][5] - Yufeng Future's 2-ton manned eVTOL, utilizing a composite wing design, completed its first flight in October 2023 and is set to receive airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China in January 2024 [3][5] Group 2: Technical Advantages of Composite Wing - The M1 model employs oil cooling technology and positioning stop blades to reduce drag, achieving a 90% reduction in blade resistance [5][6] - Compared to tilt-rotor technology, the composite wing shows a 10% improvement in cruising efficiency, a 3% increase in electric drive efficiency, a 30% reduction in rotor-related weight, and an approximate 6% increase in total range [6] - The composite wing design simplifies mechanical complexity, enhances system reliability, and improves rotor explosion resistance, making it suitable for high-frequency, routine low-altitude travel [5][6] Group 3: Industry Outlook and Market Potential - The low-altitude economy is a strategic emerging industry in China, with predictions of market scale reaching trillions, supported by over 10,000 enterprises collaborating in four major sectors [7] - eVTOLs are positioned as a new transportation solution for urban air mobility, representing a hot new sector in global aviation [7] - Liu Shiyi highlighted the importance of collaboration across the industry chain to achieve commercial success and ensure safety and cost-effectiveness for widespread market acceptance [7]

Core Viewpoint - The emergence of flying cars is becoming a reality, with significant market potential in China's low-altitude economy, projected to reach 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035, prompting major automotive companies to pivot towards this new sector [1] Group 1: Development of Flying Cars - Multiple flying cars have entered the test flight phase, including GAC Group's AirCab, which is priced under 1.68 million yuan and features a dual-structure design for both ground and aerial travel [2] - XPeng's "Land Carrier" flying car consists of two parts: a land vehicle and a flying vehicle, showcasing the versatility of flying cars in urban commuting and sightseeing [2][3] - The eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) design is the mainstream direction for flying cars, offering advantages such as shorter travel times and higher efficiency compared to ground transportation [4] Group 2: Market Potential and Infrastructure - The eVTOL market is expected to grow significantly, with projections indicating over 100,000 units in China by 2030 as urban air traffic networks develop [5] - The automotive industry's existing infrastructure, such as charging stations and parking facilities, can be adapted for eVTOL use, enhancing the feasibility of flying cars [7] - Government policies are increasingly supportive of the low-altitude economy, with strategic plans encouraging the development and commercialization of flying car technologies [7][8] Group 3: Technological Synergies - The automotive and low-altitude economy sectors share significant technological synergies, particularly in areas like battery systems and autonomous driving technologies, which can be leveraged for flying car development [6] - Approximately 70% of eVTOL components are compatible with those used in electric vehicles, allowing automotive manufacturers to utilize their production expertise in the flying car sector [6] Group 4: Consumer Demand and Future Outlook - There is a growing demand for urban and intercity air travel solutions, with products like GAC's AirCab capable of reducing travel time significantly [9] - Despite the excitement surrounding flying cars, large-scale commercialization is still a few years away due to existing technological and infrastructural challenges [10] - Continuous innovation and collaboration across sectors are essential for overcoming barriers to the successful integration of flying cars into the transportation ecosystem [11]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the rapid development of the low-altitude economy in China, predicting that 2025 will be a pivotal year for this sector, driven by significant investments and policy support from various regions [1][2]. Upstream: Materials and Core Components - The upstream segment includes materials and components essential for low-altitude products, such as composite and metal materials, batteries, motors, and flight control systems [11][12]. - A total of 31 companies in the upstream sector have been identified, focusing on materials and core components necessary for the production of low-altitude vehicles [12][13]. Midstream: eVTOL Manufacturing and Related Industries - The midstream sector encompasses the manufacturing of eVTOLs, drones, and helicopters, along with high-end equipment manufacturing and low-altitude infrastructure [15][16]. - There are 49 companies identified in the midstream sector, including notable players like Guangzhou EHang Intelligent Technology Co., which has achieved significant regulatory milestones [16][17]. Downstream: Flight Services and Operational Scenarios - The downstream segment focuses on flight services, including maintenance, training, and operational scenarios such as urban applications, low-altitude tourism, and emergency rescue [19][20]. - A total of 20 companies are involved in downstream operations, providing various services and applications within the low-altitude economy [19].

Group 1 - Inner Mongolia's investment in nine industrial chains exceeded a growth rate of 50% in Q1, with the grass and sheep meat industrial chains achieving remarkable increases of 233.3% and 100% respectively [1] - The strategic emerging industries in Inner Mongolia are showing strong investment attraction, with the energy storage industrial chain seeing a funding increase of 61.5%, and wind power equipment growing by 58.3% [1] - A total of 433 major projects with investments over 1 billion yuan accounted for 66.6% of the total funding, highlighting the importance of significant projects in stabilizing growth [1] Group 2 - Inner Mongolia is enhancing its investment attraction by optimizing its industrial layout and developing ten industrial clusters, which include new alloy materials, wind and solar power, and green agricultural products [2] - In Q1, 30 industrial formats within the ten industrial clusters achieved contracts, filling gaps in hydrogen energy, low-altitude economy, and specific medical raw materials [2] - The target for attracting domestic funds is set at over 570 billion yuan by 2025, with a Q1 growth rate of 37.7%, continuing a trend of high growth over the past three years [3]