Hyundai Motor Group, through its Advanced Air Mobility unit Supernal, will introduce its eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) concept and other technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 on Tuesday.
According to the press release, it will mark the second time Supernal will participate in the highly awaited event after making its debut at the CES 2020.
Honda’s exciting entries
Honda will reveal Supernal’s new eVTOL aircraft and a “vertiport” exhibition at the CES 2024 on January 9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Vertiport is a pickup and drop-off facility like an airport, which will rise in front of the West Hall entrance to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The exhibition will allow attendees to experience the following:
- View Supernal’s vehicle concept
- Get a flight simulation across LA
- Gain insights on potential flight networks
- Comprehend mobility hubs’ significance to ease of travel
Automotive News further reported Honda’s plans to introduce a new electric vehicle series for the global market. In addition, Hyundai will also reveal two extra-large pods (mother shuttle) to carry other smaller pods (Personal Mobility PnD pods) and transfer them to their respective destinations. They reportedly ride on Hyundai’s “Plug & Drive” modular platform.
About Supernal
As mentioned, Supernal is Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility subsidiary that debuted at the CES 2020. It is currently working on an eVTOL model and “ground-to-air ecosystem” to accommodate the rapidly growing industry.
Supernal leverages its parent company’s industry-leading production, automation, supply chain network, and R&D prowess to accelerate eVTOL development and expand its reach in the following decades.
What more to expect?
Japan’s Honda and Sony will release updates on their Afeela joint venture, which initially debuted at the CES 2023.
Vietnam’s VinFast is also expected to reveal an all-electric pickup truck concept and the VF 3 mini electric SUV at the prestigious event.
Apart from electric vehicle concepts, attendees can also expect to see new entries from various fields, such as generative AI, software-defined vehicles, and urban mobility aircraft, among others.
Going back to Honda’s Supernal, the Advanced Air Mobility unit will conduct a press conference on Tuesday at 11:00 am PST. Meanwhile, it will have a media and influencer open house later at 5:00 pm PST.
Selected media will have the chance to interview key people, including Supernal CEO and Hyundai Motor Group President Jaiwon Shin, Supernal CTO Ben Diachun, and Hyundai Motor Group Chief Design Officer Luc Donckerwolke. We can expect to learn more about Supernal’s eVTOL concepts and Hyundai’s other technologies as soon as the event kicks off on Tuesday.
