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对话清华大学教授曲小波:自主式避障将成为飞行汽车解决安全问题的主流路线
Core Viewpoint - The low-altitude economy, particularly the development of flying cars (eVTOL), is gaining significant attention due to safety concerns and its potential as a new growth engine for the economy [1][2]. Group 1: Safety and Technology - Safety is the primary rule for flying cars, with electric drive systems allowing for redundancy through multiple rotors, enhancing stability and safety during flight [2][3]. - Flying cars can operate in high-density urban environments due to their vertical take-off and landing capabilities, making them suitable for future urban air transport [2]. - The industry is exploring distributed drive systems to improve safety redundancy, with pure electric and hybrid power sources being the main types of propulsion [3][4]. Group 2: Market Development and Challenges - The flying car industry is still in its early stages in China, facing challenges such as short flight range, limited operational scenarios, and safety assurance [3][4]. - The high cost of flying cars, currently over 10 million RMB, poses a significant barrier to entry, with the industry needing to achieve economies of scale to reduce prices [4][5]. - There is potential for cost reduction through the integration of automotive industry advantages, which could lower manufacturing costs and improve efficiency [4][5]. Group 3: Future Outlook - If the "aggregation" approach is effectively implemented, the price of flying cars could drop to around 1 million RMB for smaller models, with larger models priced between 1 million and 1.5 million RMB [5]. - By 2030, flying cars are expected to achieve large-scale commercial application, making them accessible to ordinary consumers [5].