EVTOL

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  VTOL aircraft variety, Technology

• Full Name

  Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing

• Advantages

  Lower noise levels, reduced emissions, greater efficiency, faster for specific tasks

• Capabilities

  Vertical take-off, vertical landing, hovering, electric flight

• Common Names

  Air taxis, flying taxis

• Power Source

  Electric power (motors, batteries, fuel cells, electronic controllers)

• Pilot Requirement

  Piloted at launch, ready for uncrewed operations in the future

• Primary Application

  Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

• Design Characteristics

  Various rotors, ducted fans, or tiltrotor configurations; multiple rotors for vertical thrust, can tilt for horizontal flight

• Typical Passenger Capacity

  2-6 passengers (including pilot)

Timeline

• A video of the NASA Puffin eVTOL concept went viral, showcasing a single-person concept rendering of the technology. (Source: web_search_results)

  2009-11-11

• The first Puffin paper was presented at the VFS Specialists Conference on Aeromechanics, detailing the NASA Puffin eVTOL concept. (Source: web_search_results)

  2010-01-09

• Additional Puffin papers were published at the 10th AIAA, further detailing the NASA Puffin eVTOL concept. (Source: web_search_results)

  2010-09-13

• JumpAero announced it was working on a small, one-seater eVTOL aircraft for the rapid deployment of emergency services. (Source: web_search_results)

  2020

• The Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) consortium studied the benefits of eVTOL for direct hospital-to-hospital transportation of patients, organs, and drugs. (Source: web_search_results)

  2020

• United Airlines announced its intent to purchase up to 400 eVTOLs from Eve Air Mobility. (Source: web_search_results)

  2022

• Alef Aeronautics aims to start delivering its $300,000 Model A flying car to customers. (Source: web_search_results)

  2025

• Deliveries of Eve eVTOLs to United Airlines are expected to begin. (Source: web_search_results)

  2026

Web Search Results

• eVTOL - Wikipedia

  An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is a variety of VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft that uses electric power to hover, take off, and land vertically. This technology came about owing to major advances in electric propulsion (motors, batteries, fuel cells, electronic controllers) and the emerging need for new aerial vehicles for Advanced Air Mobility and Urban Air Mobility that can enable greener and quieter flights. Electric and hybrid propulsion systems [...] In 2020, JumpAero announced it was working on a small, one-seater eVTOL aircraft to allow the rapid deployment of emergency services. This type of vehicle is not a replacement for land vehicles or helicopters, but a new tool that, thanks to the electric motor, is faster than the others. In 2020, the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) consortium studied the benefits of eVTOL for direct hospital-to-hospital transportation of patients, organs and drugs. [...] The concept of eVTOL aircraft emerged in 2009 when a video of the NASA Puffin eVTOL concept went viral on November 11, 2009, showcasing a single person concept rendering of the technology, and concept in flight. Following this, the first Puffin paper at the VFS Specialists Conference on Aeromechanics, on January 9, 2010. This concept utilized a new technology developed at NASA called Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP). Additional Puffin papers were published on September 13 at the 10th AIAA

• What Are eVTOLs? Are They the Future of Aviation? - Built In

  One of the latest innovations in transportation technology, eVTOL aircraft are electric aircraft that take off and land going straight up and down. Short for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, eVTOLs are sometimes referred to as air taxis or flying taxis. Powered by batteries, eVTOLs hover and fly, much like a helicopter, and are typically designed to carry two to six passengers, including a pilot. (A helicopter is considered a VTOL.) [...] ## What Are EVTOLs? Like helicopters and drones, eVTOLs are aircraft that hover, fly and take off and land vertically. Electric-powered, they are sometimes called air taxis or flying taxis. ## What Are eVTOL Aircraft? [...] Based in Florida, Eve is an eVTOL company with its sights set on the electric flying taxi sector. In 2022, United Airlines announced its intent to purchase up to 400 eVTOLs from Eve. Deliveries are expected in 2026. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does eVTOL stand for? The acronym eVTOL is short for electric vertical takeoff and landing. ### Do eVTOLs have pilots?

• A Complete Guide to eVTOL | Dewesoft

  ## Introduction to eVTOL aircraft Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft represent a transformative shift in aviation technology. They promise to revolutionize urban mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and mitigate environmental impacts associated with traditional aviation. [...] eVTOL aircraft are designed to take off and land vertically, similar to helicopters. This capability is achieved through various rotors, ducted fans, or tiltrotor configurations. The vertical lift is typically provided by multiple rotors distributed around the aircraft, which can be tilted or adjusted to transition from vertical to horizontal flight. During takeoff and landing, the rotors are positioned to provide vertical thrust, while in cruise flight, they can be tilted to generate forward [...] At the core of eVTOL technology is electric propulsion, which relies on electric motors powered by batteries or other electric power sources. This contrasts with traditional aircraft that use internal combustion engines. Electric motors offer several advantages, including lower noise levels, reduced emissions, and greater efficiency. The electric powertrain of an eVTOL typically consists of a battery pack, electric motors, and power electronics that manage energy distribution.

• What is an eVTOL? How flying cars are moving closer to reality

  What if flying around in an electric vehicle is a key part of the way you travel in the future? That’s what dozens of companies around the world are betting on. EVTOLs, or electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, popularly known as flying cars or air taxis, are being developed by firms in the United States, Europe and Asia. In the latest episode of “CNBC Tech: The Edge,” we explore the eVTOL market — its promise and its challenges. [...] Alef Aeronautics wants to start delivering its $300,000 Model A flying car to customers by 2025. Source: Alef Aeronautics What if flying around in an electric vehicle is a key part of the way you travel in the future? That’s what dozens of companies around the world are betting on. EVTOLs, or electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, popularly known as flying cars or air taxis, are being developed by firms in the U.S. to Europe and Asia.

• eVTOL - Eve – Air Mobility

  ## Meet our eVTOL Our eVTOL is 100% electric and its human-centered design ensures the safety, accessibility and comfort of passengers, the pilot and the community by minimizing noise. It will be piloted at launch but ready for uncrewed operations in the future. [...] Eve's eVTOL carries four passengers plus the pilot, and when the uncrewed flight is certified, it will take up to six passengers. In addition, each passenger will be able to carry a standard carry-on bag, the same size and type accepted by airlines. Our aircraft is also prepared to accommodate folded wheelchairs. Our design team works continuously to improve the passenger experience, providing maximum comfort and trending new technologies.

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An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is a variety of VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft that uses electric power to hover, take off, and land vertically. This technology came about thanks to major advances in electric propulsion (motors, batteries, fuel cells, electronic controllers) and the growing need for new vehicles for urban air mobility (air taxi). Examples are being developed by aircraft companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai and NASA.