Or is it, considering that recreational travel to space is also set to add another dimension to civil aviation? For now, eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft) technology is gaining ground, with the mobility concept driving, or should we say flying, towards commercialisation in some markets.
West Asia’s first passenger-carrying drone trials
Could eVTOLs replace cars in some cases? That time will tell, but the mobility option is set to gain traction in many markets, including in India. According to market research firm Markets and Markets, the global eVTOL market will reach $23.4 billion by 2030. India could get its first commercial eVTOL service by 2026. By the way, Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to be a leading region for smart mobility solutions, and here’s what got showcased there. .
Amazon's efforts with autonomous cars
While the technology for air taxis sees more tests and validations, robotaxis (or taxis with full autonomous driving technology) are trying to gain acceptance even as investigation by authorities is still on in some places where robotaxis were involved in accidents.
Also Read: Amazon's Zoox to begin testing robotaxis in Austin, Miami
Preparing for an SDV era and a world ‘moving towards a software driven enterprise’
Amazon may deliver a parcel using drones, or ferry passengers in robotaxis, but you and I will still need our cars, at least for that weekend trip. That day is not too far away when we can reserve a table, and order our favourite dishes before we arrive in a restaurant. Also, imagine the car getting better as it ages. All this can happen with an advanced SDV (Software Defined vehicle). Find out in the story below how the softwarisation trend is going to redefine things, beyond the automobile too. .
Also Read: Tata Technologies prepares for an SDV era and a world ‘moving towards a software driven enterprise’
Eka Mobility plans full e-bus range, ‘micro factories’, to ride the EV megatrend
Among technology disruptions, the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) tops the list. The technology may be less complex than the traditional ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicle, however, building a sustainable enterprise isn't a simple task.Eka Mobility, a challenger to the big OEMs, draws up strategies to play the new technology game, while also being open to technology exchange with competitors. Details in the story below.
Also Read: Eka Mobility plans full e-bus range, ‘micro factories’, to ride the EV megatrend
India needs 3 lakh skilled professionals for semiconductor industry by 2027
Not only EVs, flying taxis, or autonomous cars, even our regular automobiles need the small but critical component, semiconductors. It’s not only the production capacity that’s important, but equally if not more importantly, the requisite skill to make them has to be in place for this industry which is pegged to touch $100 billion by 2030. Skilling for technology is a promising opportunity to be tapped.
Also Read: India needs 3 lakh skilled professionals for semiconductor industry by 2027
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