Xpeng Aeroht makes great leap skyward

Chinese carmaker Xpeng's aerial vehicle arm Xpeng Aeroht has begun construction of a manufacturing base for its modular flying cars in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, taking a lead worldwide to leverage an assembly line for large-scale production of such aerial vehicles.

The plant will produce Land Aircraft Carrier models with a projected annual capacity of 10,000 units, the company said.

"The manufacturing base will prioritize environmentally friendly production and artificial intelligence, and establish a global benchmark for flying car production," said Zhao Deli, founder of Xpeng Aeroht.