Jul 17, 2026

Hitachi Energy Signs Deal to Develop Electrical Infrastructure for Eve's 'Flying Car'

Hitachi Energy and Eve have formed a partnership ​to jointly develop the power infrastructure ‌needed for Eve's "flying car," or electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle.

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  • Under the memorandum of understanding, Eve ​and the energy unit of Japanese conglomerate ⁠Hitachi (6501.T), opens new tab will work together on the ​charging apparatus for the aircraft.

  • This is the ​first partnership that Eve, which is controlled by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer (EMBJ3.SA), opens new tab, has signed for charging infrastructure ​for its aircraft.

  • "The power has to ​be there from day one. Otherwise, we can't ‌fly; ⁠we can't take off," Luiz Mauad, Eve's vice president of customer services, told reporters at the event announcing the deal.

  • Hitachi Energy ​will adapt ​its ⁠technology for electric vehicle fleet charging to meet the specific requirements ​of eVTOLs, said Glauco Freitas, ​the ⁠firm's Brazil head.

  • Eve's aircraft are currently undergoing flight testing, with certification expected in 2028; ⁠the ​firm has already attracted 2,700 ​pre-orders worldwide.

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