Gasgoo Munich- Blue Vector Intelligent Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. ("Blue Vector") signed strategic and product cooperation agreements with CATL on November 2, establishing a partnership covering batteries for electric aircraft and broader eVTOL development, according to a post on CATL's WeChat account.
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Key Takeaways
·CATL will develop a customized aviation battery for the SKYLA V30, while Blue Vector has selected CATL as the aircraft's exclusive battery partner.
·The partnership will also cover technology development, research coordination, standards, market development and operational applications.
·The SKYLA V30 is a six-seat, 2-ton-class pure-electric tiltrotor eVTOL designed for low-altitude intercity passenger travel.
·Blue Vector has raised approximately RMB 200 million over the past two months.
Partnership scope
The agreement pairs Blue Vector's aircraft development with a battery system customized by CATL. The cooperation is intended to support the SKYLA V30's range and safety requirements while extending CATL's battery technology and certification capabilities into aviation applications.
Background
Blue Vector focuses on eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility. The company says the SKYLA V30 uses commercial aviation-grade safety standards and an open architecture, while members of its core team have experience at Aviation Industry Corporation of China and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.
