Revolutionizing Mobility: EHang's eVTOLs, Tesla's Indian Venture, and Ha Long's Drone Light Show

EHang Holdings has secured the world's first production certificate for passenger-carrying self-driving electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This milestone enables mass production and commercial operation of eVTOLs, with plans to initiate commercial operations in selected pilot areas.

Elon Musk anticipates Tesla's entry into the Indian market, considering it a natural progression due to India's growing interest in electric cars. Tesla is actively scouting locations in Maharashtra or Gujarat for a manufacturing plant, with an investment estimated between USD 2 billion to USD 3 billion.

Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have developed a drone capable of charging directly from power transmission lines. This innovation, equipped with a gripper system, aims to revolutionize power line inspection by offering a solution for monitoring and inspecting power lines in remote areas.

The 40th anniversary of TAIPEI AMPA will be celebrated with joint exhibitions showcasing the automotive, motorcycle, and smart mobility ecosystem under the theme "360Mobility". Various activities, including international trend forums and expert themed tours, will be held to facilitate enterprises in keeping up with global trends.

Ha Long Bay's Carnaval Ha Long 2024 will feature a drone light show for the first time, alongside performances, parades, and other events as part of Ha Long Tourism Week 2024. Vietnamese and Chinese officials are also working to strengthen strategic connections, particularly in rail and road transport infrastructure, to promote bilateral relations and regional cooperation.

Jurgen Germeys

• Why did the drone charge itself from power lines?
• It wanted to "power up" for its electrifying performance, but it got a little too "charged up" and ended up buzzing around, giving everyone a shock

China

Chinese Drone Maker EHang Secures World’s First eVTOL Production Permit

Yicai Global | English | News

EHang Holdings has received the world's first production certificate for passenger-carrying self-driving electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The eVTOL has all necessary licenses for mass production and commercial operation, and the company's plant in southern China has an annual production capacity of 600 aircraft. EHang plans to kick off commercial operations in selected pilot areas and eventually realize normalized flying taxi operations.

India

Tesla electric vehicles entry into India will be "natural progression", says Elon Musk

Hindu Business Line | English | News

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, stated that India should have electric cars and it is a natural progression for Tesla to provide electric vehicles in India. Tesla is actively scouting for a suitable location to set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Maharashtra or Gujarat. The proposed plant aims to cater to both domestic and international markets and is expected to have an investment between USD 2 billion to USD 3 billion. The Indian government's EV policy provides incentives for setting up manufacturing plants in India and mandates a minimum investment threshold and localization levels for EV manufacturers. Tesla intends to send a team of experts to scout for suitable locations across India for the proposed manufacturing facility.

South Korea

????? ?? ???? ?? ??…"?? 2?? ?? ?? ??" Drones that charge directly from power transmission lines appear... “Able to fly for up to 2 hours”

ZD Net Korea | Local Language | News

Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have developed a drone that can be charged directly from power transmission lines. The drone, equipped with a gripper system, is able to locate the nearest power line, draw current through an inductive charger, and fly for up to 2 hours by charging up to 5 times. The technology will initially be installed on drones used to inspect power lines, offering a potential solution for monitoring and inspecting power lines in remote areas. Concerns about drones sticking to power lines have been raised, but the use of charging pads for drones may require additional space for infrastructure.

??????? ?? ?????…?? ?? ??? ??? [??????] From supercapacitors to small secondary batteries… Kochip’s confidence based on evidence [Assistant Manager Jang Park]

Digital Daily | Local Language | News

Cochip, a capacitor distribution and manufacturing company, has expressed confidence in its small supercapacitor and ultra-small lithium-ion battery businesses. The company aims to continue its growth externally through the upcoming KOSDAQ listing and to dominate the niche market in the Muju region. Cochip succeeded in lowering its MLCC distribution proportion, while sales remained in the 30-40 billion won range and the operating profit ratio jumped from 5.8% in 2020 to 12.7% in 2023. It is planned to expand sales into growing areas, and the company has also entered the ultra-small lithium-based secondary battery business. Cochip is considering sharing the company's performance and shareholder-friendly policies after listing.

Taiwan

汽配、車電、智慧移動展共同出擊 展現全方位移動生態系 Auto parts, vehicle electronics, and smart mobility exhibitions jointly demonstrate the all-round mobile ecosystem

ETtoday | Local Language | News

The 40th anniversary of TAIPEI AMPA will be celebrated with activities such as international trend forums, expert themed tours, motorcycle competition shows, talent adapters, etc. The joint exhibition of "Taipei AMPA", "Autotronics Taipei" and "2035 E-Mobility Taiwan" will present the automotive, motorcycle and smart mobility ecosystem with "360Mobility". The exhibitions have a total of 1,000 exhibitors from 19 countries and 2,700 booths on display. The Foreign Trade Association has organised various activities during the exhibition to help enterprises keep up with international trends. This includes international trend forums, expert themed tours, and an ESG achievement event.

車用電子等3項國際展17日舉行 聚焦電動車AI趨勢 Three international exhibitions, including automotive electronics, will be held on the 17th to focus on the AI trend of electric vehicles

Central News Agency | Local Language | News

Three international exhibitions, including the Taipei International Automotive Electronics Show, will be held next week, featuring topics such as smart mobility and AI applications in electric vehicles. The exhibitions will showcase the automotive, motorcycle, and smart mobility ecosystem, with a focus on vehicle spare parts, automotive electronics, new energy, vehicle safety, electric vehicles, and self-driving technology solutions. The Trade Association emphasised the importance of keeping up with international trends and announced forums and activities during the exhibitions aimed at discussing electric vehicles, smart mobility trends, new energy, hydrogen energy, automotive safety, and AI applications. The Trade Association also plans to promote the concept of sustainability by organising the "2024 ESG Achievement" event and issuing Golden ESG Achievement and Green ESG Achievement logos to encourage companies to invest in ESG.

特斯拉自駕計程車8月亮相 馬斯克預告明後年AI將超越地球上最聰明人 Tesla's self-driving taxi debuts in August Musk predicts AI will surpass the smartest people on earth next year

Yahoo News Taiwan | Local Language | News

The article discusses Elon Musk's prediction that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence by next year. He also announced that Tesla will launch the first driverless taxi "robotaxi" on August 8th. The article also covers the recent stock price changes and investments made by Cathie Wood in Tesla's stock. It also details Musk's history of promises and delays in bringing self-driving taxis to mass production. Additionally, the article discusses the progress of other companies in the self-driving car space such as Waymo, and mentions the struggles of companies like Apple and General Motors in this sector.

環狀線「中和=板橋」仍停駛！新北捷運局緊急加開免費接駁車疏運 The circular line "Zhonghe = Banqiao" is still suspended! New Taipei Metro Bureau urgently opens additional free shuttle buses for transportation

The China Post | Local Language | News

New Taipei Rapid Transit Bureau opens additional free shuttle buses to support transportation on the MRT Circular Line after the suspension caused by the Hualien 7.2 earthquake. The Zhonghe-Banqiao Station has not yet resumed service, but the Transportation Bureau is coordinating with bus operators to provide support to ease queues and ensure smooth transportation. Free shuttle buses will connect all MRT stations on the circular line until the full reopening of the MRT line.

電動車將有專屬險 費率Q2出爐 Electric vehicles will have exclusive insurance rates released in Q2

Liberty Times Net | Local Language | News

The Financial Supervisory Commission has approved the "Reference Terms and Additional Terms for Electric Vehicle Exclusive Insurance," which will be implemented from July 1. The Baofa Development Center is developing a reference rate for electric vehicles, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter to provide industry reference and launch exclusive electric vehicle insurance rates.

New drone again undergoes tests

Taipei Times | English | News

The Teng Yun 2 drone is undergoing combat readiness tests for the second time after failing in the previous year. The drone, also known as Cloud Rider 2, is being redesigned to improve its design and hardware. It is a large, long-endurance, satellite-guided, medium-altitude UAV developed by the military's top research unit. It has passed initial weapon tests and has a maximum flight time of 20 hours.

中鋼第二熱軋工場導入扁鋼胚「智慧動態間距出爐」程控系統 Sinosteel's Second Hot Rolling Plant introduces the "Smart Dynamic Spacing" program control system for flat steel blanks

Liberty Times Net | Local Language | News

Sinosteel's Second Hot Rolling Plant has successfully introduced the "Smart Dynamic Spacing Release" program control system for flat steel blanks, which is estimated to reduce electricity consumption, electricity cost, and carbon dioxide emissions, achieving power saving, cost reduction, and carbon reduction benefits. The program control system is designed to optimize and expand these benefits, and will be expanded to other applicable steel rolling mills.

Vietnam

Drone light show to be organised at Ha Long carnival

DTI News | English | News

The Carnaval Ha Long 2024 on April 28 will feature a drone light show for the first time in Ha Long Bay. The event will include performances and parades on both the sea and sandy shores of the UNESCO World Heritage site in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh. The festival will bring together 1,200 domestic and international artists and craftspeople, and feature hundreds of tourist boats. Additionally, as part of the Ha Long Tourism Week 2024, the city will host a series of events including a food street, beer festival, sports tournament, and a kite festival. Local authorities expect Ha Long Bay to receive 70 international vessels with about 140,000 tourists this year.

Vi?t Nam - Trung Qu?c t?ng c??ng k?t n?i chi?n l??c giao th?ng ???ng b?, ???ng s?t Vietnam - China strengthen strategic road and rail transport connections

VTV News | Local Language | News

Vietnamese and Chinese officials met to discuss the situation of bilateral relations and regional issues, agreeing to promote and implement mutually beneficial agreements. They also planned to strengthen strategic connections, specifically in rail and road transport infrastructure, as well as local and people-to-people exchange activities.

B? GTVT ?? ngh? kh?c ph?c vi?c nhi?u cao t?c kh?ng có sóng ?i?n tho?i The Ministry of Transport proposed to fix the problem of many highways having no phone signal

Dantri | Local Language | News

The Ministry of Transport has proposed a plan to address the issue of many highways lacking mobile phone coverage and telecommunications services. This proposal is in response to the fact that certain expressways do not have adequate phone signal and are not provided with telecommunications services, making it difficult for users to call for help or access navigation applications. The Ministry is calling for early mobile phone coverage and service provision research to improve highway operation management.

Thaco tài tr? xe v?n chuy?n cho Liên hoan phim Qu?c t? Thaco sponsors transportation vehicles for the International Film Festival

VN Express | Local Language | News

Thaco Group sponsors 80 transportation vehicles, including drivers, for the 2024 HIFF International Film Festival, providing luxury car models from BMW, Peugeot, Mazda, and Kia, and also offering professional training for the drivers to ensure the safety of artists and guests attending the event.