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Unsettled Topics Concerning Flying Cars for Urban Air Mobility

By: Yangjun Zhang,Yuping Qian,Weilin Zhuge

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Unsettled Topics Concerning Flying Cars for Urban Air Mobility

By: Yangjun Zhang,Yuping Qian,Weilin Zhuge

Flying cars—as a new type of vehicle for urban air mobility (UAM)—have become an important development trend for the transborder integration of automotive and aeronautical technologies and industries. This article introduces the 100-year history of flying cars, examines the current research status for UAM air buses and air taxis, and discusses the future development trend of intelligent transportation and air-to-land amphibious vehicles. Unsettled Topics Concerning Flying Cars for Urban Air Mobility identifies the major bottlenecks and impediments confronting the development of flying cars, such as high power density electric propulsion, high lift-to-drag ratio and lightweight body structures, and low-altitude intelligent flight. Furthermore, it proposes three phased goals and visions for the development of flying cars in China, suggesting the development of a flying vehicle technology innovation system that integrates automotive and aeronautic industries. Click here to access the full SAE EDGETM Research Report portfolio. https://doi.org/10.4271/EPR2021011

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Key Technology Challenges of Electric Ducted Fan Propulsion Systems for eVTOL

By: Yuping Qian,Yangjun Zhang,WEILIN ZHUGE

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Key Technology Challenges of Electric Ducted Fan Propulsion Systems for eVTOL

By: Yuping Qian,Yangjun Zhang,WEILIN ZHUGE

Electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles for urban air mobility (UAM) are garnering increased attention from both the automotive and aerospace industries, with use cases ranging from individual transportation, public service, cargo delivery, and more. Distributed electric propulsion systems are their main technical feature; they determine vehicle size and propulsion efficiency and provide distributed thrust to achieve attitude control. Considering the intended role of eVTOL vehicles, ducted-fan systems are ideal choice for the propulsor, as the duct provides a physical barrier between the rotating blades and the human, especially during the take-off and landing phases. Key Technology Challenges of Electric Ducted Fan Propulsion Systems for eVTOL introduces the main bottlenecks and key enablers of ducted-fan propulsion systems for eVTOL applications. Based on the introduction and discussion of these important issues, this report will help eVTOL engineers understand the key technical issues and inspire them to develop the ideal solutions that will enable eVTOL vehicle deployment for UAM operations. Click here to access the full SAE EDGETM Research Report portfolio. https://doi.org/10.4271/EPR2023027

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