The Twin Hybrid eZELO Coaxial Helicopters
For advanced "AirTAXI, AirCargo, and AirAmbulance" Applications.
新一代 “eZELO混合雙動力”八旋翼共軸直升機 介紹
The eZELOS TWIN-HYBRID FOR ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY (AAM)
(1) Medical Services, Air Ambulance, and AirCargo Relief:
Ensuring swift transport of medical personnel, medications, and equipment, anywhere in the
urban, rural, or remote areas:
eZELOS will excel in rapid delivery of “chilled medical goods”，such as vaccines, organs, and/or tissue samples.
It will also play a crucial role in urgent evacuations during "natural or man-made" disasters, including earthquakes, landslides, storms, wildfires, floods, snowstorms, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and industrial accidents.
(2) Air Taxi and VIP Services:
The eZELOS enables time-efficient passenger transport in densely populated areas with traffic congestion, connecting remote and rural areas to urban centers, with a reliable solution for air taxi and VIP services, ensuring efficient and seamless travel experiences.
(3) Bridging Infrastructure Gaps:
The eZELOS is crucial in bridging infrastructure gaps in challenging terrains such as mountainous regions, rivers, thawing permafrost areas, and islands, contributing to build a resilient infrastructure network in areas lacking suitable facilities, or affected by climate change.
(4) Light Tourism, Trade Shows, and Shopping Tours:
The eZELOS is ideal for unconventional tourism experiences in rural areas. Moreover, it supports executive teams attending trade shows or industry events.
(5) Military, Police, and Sovereign Services:
The eZELOS VTOL plays a crucial role in military and police operations, providing general support and reconnaissance for traffic monitoring, law enforcement, border control, customs services, scientific expeditions, and military outposts, as well as monitoring critical infrastructures, such as pipelines, rail and coast lines.
(6) Air Archaeology and Scientific Services:
For scientific purposes such as archaeology, geology, biology, and beyond, The eZELOS provides unprecedented access and support, enabling on-site investigations and sample collection. The eZELOS is also suitable for pin-point-accuracy mapping of regions.
SUMMARY
The eZELOS is essentially a groundbreaking solution that transcends conventional boundaries and meets the diverse and evolving requirements of a dynamic world. We look forward to discussing with you how our eZELOS can specifically address and enhance your individual needs.
As an innovative and environmentally friendly VTOL aircraft, the eZELOS is designed to meet the growing demand for the fast and economic air transportation with an intent to beat the highway traffic gridlock, and to the "so-close-yet-so-far-way" places. Places that may be over 3,000m high, where automobiles or small airplanes cannot reach.
eZELOS 是一款創新、環保的垂直起降直升飛機，旨在滿足人們對快速、經濟的航空運輸日益增長的需求，打破高速公路的交通擁堵，前往 “如此近卻又如此遠” 的地方，汽車或是小飛機都無法到達的海拔超過三千公尺的地方。
Combined with the benefits of a unique 8-bladed coaxial helicopter system with two side electric ducted fans for superior stability, maneuverability, and utmost safety even in harsh weather conditions.
結合獨特的 “八葉片共軸直升機系統和兩側電動涵道風扇的優點”，即使在惡劣的天氣條件下，也能實現卓越的穩定性、機動性、和極致的飛行安全性。
Powered with 3-type safety twin hybrid powers：(1) twin IC engines, (2) twin electric motors, and (3) combination of the twin electric motors and the twin IC engines". Our TWIN Hybrids coaxial helicopter are second to none in the world and uniquely Made in Switzerland.
eZELOS 配備了三套安全雙油電動力系統：(1) 雙內燃機，(2) 雙電動機， (3) 雙電機/內燃機組合，我們的雙油電混合動力的同軸直升機是世界首屈一指，瑞士製造的直升機。
Distinctive Feature :
The eZELOS architecture is designed around a coaxial rotor 4+4 bladed system and two side-mounted electric ducted fans. It has a total power output of 600 kW for takeoff, a cruise speed of 280km/h, and a maximum speed of 320km/h. Range is 500 km, payload 550 kg, making it ideal for transporting passengers and/or cargo. In passenger configuration, eZELOS is designed to offer maximum passenger comfort: with electric doors, air conditioning, and a unique luggage compartment, measuring 2m x 30cm x 60cm.
Advantages：
The eZELOS is designed as a "twin-hybrid" helicopter, offering several advantages over legacy helicopters and other newly designed eVTOL aircraft. The coaxial rotor system is the best proven solution for VTOL. The hybrid propulsion system has a lower operating cost than traditional propulsion systems, and its emission footprint is ready for the strict environmental norms to come. The innovative propulsion system, acting as an onboard charging station, offers the eZELOS the same operational freedom as conventional aircraft today. Being able to reach any destination without restriction is a unique characteristic of the eZELOS propulsion design.
Conclusion：
The eZELOS twin-hybrid helicopter is a groundbreaking aircraft that represents a significant leap forward in sustainable air transportation. With its cutting-edge technology and superior performance, it has the potential to revolutionize the way air transportation is defined and seen: Efficient, clean, and economically viable.
eZELOS 簡介
eZELOS 是一種創新、高效且環保的垂直起降，雙混合動力共軸直升機，旨在滿足對快速且 經濟的航空運輸，日益增長的需求。 eZELOS垂直飛行器結合了同軸旋翼系統，和安裝於兩個側面的電動涵道風扇的優點，即使在惡劣的天氣條件下也具有出色的穩定性、機動性和安 全性。eZELOS 雙混合動力可在純電模式、純油模式、及油電混動雙動力模式下飛行。
SPECIFICATIONS 規格:
The eZELOS 建造結構係圍繞在同軸轉子4+4旋翼片系統，和安裝於機身兩側的風扇管道電動螺旋槳的推力設計。 飛行總功率 600千瓦，巡航速度 280公里/小時，最高時速 320公里/小時， 該機設計的有效載荷能力為 550公斤，航程 500公里，是客貨及救護直升機運輸的理想選擇。 在全客機配置中，eZELOS 提供最大的舒適度：電動門、空調，和在同類型產品中獨一無二，尺寸：2米 x 30厘米 x 60 厘米的行李艙。
ADVANTAGES 優勢:
與傳統直升機，和新提出的電動垂直起降飛機比較，eZELOS 雙混合動力共軸直升機，具有 多項優勢:同軸旋翼直升飛機系統是經驗證過的最佳垂直起降解決方案。混合動力推進系統 的運營成本，低於傳統推進系統，其碳足跡的排放，已為即將到來最嚴格規範的環境做好準 備，加上機載充電技術創新的推進系統，為eZELOS提供了與當今傳統飛機相同的操作自由 度，加上能夠不受時空限制，可飛達任何目的地，是 eZELOS 推進設計的獨特之處。
CONCLUSION 結論:
The eZELOS 雙混合動力直升機是一種開創性的飛行器，它代表了可持續節能減碳航空運輸的重大突破。 尖端的技術和卓越的性能，讓 eZELOS 直升機有可能改變輕型直升機，高效經濟的客貨運輸定義，以及緊急救援、救難、和救護的方式。
eZELOS Air-Taxi
Compared to other Electric Air-Taxi
We believe that an error being made these days is undervaluing over 100 years of helicopter technology development - a design that is currently at its prime.
The advantages sought by new alternatives (tilt-rotor, tilt-wing, multi- copter, to name just a few) are offset by the difficulties (complex control systems and transition maneuvers, poor aerodynamic performance, and the list can continue).
Therefore, the helicopter remains the most successful means of vertical flight.
Whereas, new aircraft architectures must prove themselves over time and demonstrate the capability to fly in adverse, cold, and windy conditions and in hot-and-high environments.
Now is the moment to electrify helicopters, and that is precisely what we do with the eZELOS.
Our unique twin-hybrid system safely compensates for battery limitations, including weight, reduced capability at low temperatures, and limited operational life.
eZELOS: The Twin-Hybrid Air Taxi
Main Targets: Longer Range and Versatile Drive Systems
Hybrid eZELOS is unique with its twin-hybrid solution that has the longest flight time and range as compared to other pure electric air taxis that have short range.
eZELOS also does not need a battery charging station, which is probably not available in all islands or locations, making us independent.
eZELOS also has three different drive systems, and the pilot can choose between hybrid, purely electric, or only ICE motors, making eZELOS very safe.
Furthermore, eZELOS has "Autorotation" capability that which all the other eVTOLs do not have.
In terms of Noise, eZELOS can match the competitions as eZELOS can land and take off electrically.
The noise is also reduced by 8 blades and the absence of the tail rotor. The number of revolutions of all the 8 rotor blades is always the same, not like electric air taxis, which have several small electric motors, and with the adjustment of the motors for the different speeds of the propellers, generate noise frequencies that are not always pleasant.
Also, "fully electric air taxis" can only meet their specific "Range and Endurance" under the best specific "Temperature and Wind" conditions.
For example, if it is very cold or hot outdoor, or there is a strong headwind, the range will significantly be reduced. It should also not be forgotten that the performance of batteries decreases over time.
In conclusion, the rotor mechanism that led to the development of the helicopter was invented by Juan de la Cierva in 1923, and this year marks its 100th anniversary.
In aviation, we believe proven technology is essential for safety, and it is better to depend on reliability over novelty.
The eZELOS Air-Taxi
Twin-Hybrid compared with Pure Electric Air-Taxi
We believe that an error being made these days is undervaluing over 100 years of helicopter technology development - a design that is currently at its prime.
The advantages sought by new alternatives, tilt-rotor, tilt-wing, multi- copter, etc., are offset by the difficulties (complex control systems, transition maneuvers, poor aerodynamic performance).
The helicopter remains the most successful means of vertical flight. Whereas new aircraft architectures must prove themselves over time and demonstrate the capability to fly in adverse, cold, and windy conditions, or in hot-and-high environments.
Now is the moment to electrify helicopters, and that is precisely what we do with eZELOS.
Our unique twin-hybrid system safely compensates for battery limitations, including weight, reduced capability at low temperatures, and limited operational life.
Main Targets
| 1.Safety in the Air |
2.Safety on the Ground |
3.Environmentally Friendly |
4.Operating Efficiency |
| The presence of ICE has a two-fold purpose: to run the cruise stage of the flight in the most efficient way and to provide the necessary energy to charge the batteries used by the electrical motors in the take-off and landing phases.The system is fully redundant in both directions, and a failure of one of the propulsion systems is compensated by the presence of the other, ensuring the continued safe operation of the aircraft. |
Since the batteries are charged by the on-board ICE, there is no need for battery charging on the ground. This will give you complete freedom of operation, flying from anywhere to anywhere.
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Twin-hybrid propulsion promises 50% fewer CO2 emissions and a reduced noise footprint, making it truly deserving of the "Greenest" label over other currently promoting multi-axial eVOTL AirTaxi. |
With over 60% lower operating costs than other AirTaxi, eZELOS will be a winner in the AirTaxi market, being able to earn money by staying in the air longer.
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eZELOS: The Twin-Hybrid Air Taxi
with Longer Range and Versatile Drive Systems
Pure electric air taxis with batteries, as most that are being developed today have a much shorter range. eZELOS is unique with its twin-hybrid solution, which has the largest range and the longest flight time as compared to the competitors. The eZELOS also does not need a battery charging station, which is probably not available in all islands or locations, making us independent. eZELOS also has three different drive systems, and the pilot can choose between hybrid, purely electric, or only ICE motors, making eZELOS very safe. Furthermore, eZELOS has "autorotation" capabilities for "safe" landings in case of power failure that almost all competitions do not have.
In terms of noise, eZELOS can match the competitions, as we land and take off also "electrically".
In addition, the conventional helicopter sharp noise as created by the Tail Rotors is non-existent since eZELOS has no Tail Rotors.
However, the electric "Tilt rotors or Multi-copters" air taxis that come with several small propellers, driven or powered, individually or collectively, by several small electric motors that when rotor speeds are changed or adjusted by the electric motors, the propellers noises generated by differential motor speeds may not necessarily be pleasant.
We believe that manufacturers of fully electric air taxis can meet the "range and endurance" specifications under the best "temperature and wind" conditions. But if it is very cold or hot outside, or a strong headwind, the range will be significantly reduced. It should also not be forgotten that the performance of batteries decreases over time.
In conclusion, the rotor mechanism that led to the development of the helicopter was invented by Juan de la Cierva in 1923, and this year marks its 100th anniversary in 2023, last year!
In General Aviation, we believe proven technology is essential for safety, and reliability should be over novelty.
Advantages of the eZELOS
The eZELOS twin-hybrid propulsion system produces 50% less CO2 and save 60% lower operating costs as compared to light helicopters.
eZELOS requires less power storage in modern, long-lasting batteries and thus protects valuable raw materials (sustainability).
Unlike all electric eVTOLs, no downtime is required while charging the batteries and flight reserve time is maximized.
Our decision to equip eZELOS with a twin hybrid is driven by the current and mid-term projected state of pure electric propulsion technology.
Batteries for eVTOL are expensive, heavy, have a limited lifespan, and low recharge cycle lifetime.
If the temperatures are not ideal (10~40 degrees Celsius), battery performance decreases rapidly.
The relatively short lifespan of the batteries massively increases the operating costs and charging the batteries for at least 30 minutes after every flight greatly reduces operational revenue.
Headwinds also reduce the range/endurance of most non-aerodynamic eVTOLs.
Conventional helicopters must have a flight reserve of at least 30/45 minutes (turbine/piston engine) after landing.
This reserve becomes a sticking point for the certification bodies for eVTOL.
100 liters of fuel always represent 100 liters of fuel, but the performance of a battery decreases practically after each and every flight, due the unpredictable battery "tank volume" from unpredictable outside temperatures.
Hence, Battery-Powered eVTOLs have a very unpredictable limitations on flying safety.
Solutions for the legal reserve, therefore, become a complex matter, while having enough energy to assure flight safety of an eVTOL in case of an unforeseen event is a challenge for eVTOL developers.
With Twin-Hybrid, the eZEROS Poses No More Power Safety Issue
eZELOS will produce 50% less CO2, 60% lower operating costs as compared to light helicopters.
eZELOS requires less power storage in modern, long-lasting batteries and thus protects valuable raw materials (sustainability).
eZELOS requires no charging batteries on the ground, so flight time is maximized.
- Batteries for eVTOL are expensive, heavy, limited lifespan, and low recharge cycle lifetime;
- Battery performance decreases rapidly with flextuation of high and low temperatures;
- The relatively short life-span of the batteries massively increases the operating costs;
- Charging the batteries after each and every flight reduces operational revenue;
- Headwinds also reduce the range/endurance of most non-aerodynamic eVTOLs;
- Conventional helicopters must have a flight reserve of at least 30/45 minutes (turbine/piston engines) after landing - a sticking point for the certification for eVTOLs;
- 100 liters of fuel always represent 100 liters of fuel, but the performance of a battery decreases practically after each and every flight, due the unpredictable battery "tank volume" from unpredictable outside temperatures;
- Battery-Powered eVTOLs have a very unpredictable limitations on flying safety;
Solutions for the legal reserve, therefore, become a complex matter, while having enough energy to assure flight safety of an eVTOL in case of an unforeseen event poses great challenges for eVTOL developers.
Limitations of Battery-Powered eVTOLs
A helicopter must always has fully predictable propulsion power available.
If a critical incident occurs at the end of an eVTOL flight, depending on the configuration of the system, it cannot be guaranteed that the batteries will still be able to deliver sufficient power to respond.
Strict regulations for the reserve of eVTOLs result in excess battery mass being carried along and those expensive batteries having to be replaced after a short period of operation in order to be able to maintain the reserve/performance to protect passengers, this triggers high operating costs and is unsustainable as the batteries contain valuable raw materials, which then need to be disposed of as wastes.
This type of batteries recycling also requires energy again. Batteries for eVTOLs cannot be compared to batteries for electric cars, cars batteries have different requirements based on their use. Batteries of some eVTOLs already reach their performance limits at the start of the operation to manage take-off.
eZELOS Twin-Hybrid
Designed to overcome the Limitations of Battery-Powered eVTOLs
Company Overview - Mission Statement
eZELOS is created to satisfy customers by providing the safest, most efficient eVTOL aircraft available in the emerging AAM market.
The proposed eZELOS is a unique combination of proven traditional rotorcraft engineering and radical innovation breakthroughs in hybrid propulsion systems.
The eZELOS ICE-Electric VTOL aircraft comes with twin hybrid propulsion covering AirTaxi / Cargo / EMS applications.
This unique product will allow the aircraft owner/operator to carry regular passengers or quickly change over to ferrying palletized cargo loads, and also as an air medical ambulance unit complete with a self-contained life support system.
Safety is our absolute number one priority, with this aircraft ticking all the right boxes in all so many respects.
Additionally, the design, airframe, propulsion, and avionics, including propulsion redundancy, gyro auto- rotation, anti-icing system, glass cockpit, to name just a few, all contribute to make this a state-of-the-art and special aircraft not only for AAM market, but also for a very large potential field of applications.
eZELOS is able to reduce the level of uncertainty and risk around certification for AAM companies and their investors.
The founders of eZELOS have acquired a strong experience in VTOL aircraft and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) design and operation over a period of 25 years, covering civil and defense applications as well.
As a Swiss high-tech company, we are ready to service any market location without specific constraints. Worldwide customer community access to our headquarters is guaranteed.
Congested streets and pollution are already a reality in many European cities, as indicated by the TomTom Traffic Index 2020 and the Air quality in Europe 2020 report by the European Environment Agency.
With the population of cities in the European Union set to grow to more than 340 million citizens by 2030, there is a risk of increased pollution and congestion.
In this context, local authorities are looking at greener, more integrated, and sustainable mobility solutions.
Adding a new dimension to urban transportation will allow air transport of goods and people and may also help to make a leap towards smarter and more sustainable cities.
UAM is expected to bring environmental benefits as well as advantages for citizens and businesses - notably for commercial or emergency/medical arenas.
A demand modeling performed using a five-step process, including: trip generation, scoping, trip distribution, mode choice, and constraints has demonstrated that eZELOS propulsion system is the right answer to the above emerging markets.
Product Overview
eZELOS is a ground-breaking hybrid-electric flight platform. It is a faster, cleaner, safer, smarter way of moving people or goods than other existing or envisioned VTOL options.
Innovations as paired with proven, simple, and robust technology create the necessary premises for rapid certification and consequently a fast introduction in operation.
Its ability to handle a high payload with minimal power requirements is evidence of the propulsion solution efficiency. Under the same payload conditions, eZELOS is smaller and lighter than single rotor or multi-rotor configurations. It presents the highest level of compactness, and this significantly reduces the space required for vehicle storage, enabling operation virtually from anywhere.
The performance in flight, even in strong winds, is practically unbeaten.
The coaxial configuration helicopter is so special because it embodies a principle of the reactive moment compensation fundamentally different from that of the single rotor configuration.
The coaxial rotor eZELOS has its rotors' reactive moments compensating each other directly in their axis of rotation. This removes the need for any additional control forces. The rotors' reactive moments are compensated automatically throughout the flight, thus requiring no interference from the pilot.
Given that the coaxial-rotor helicopter does not have to use power for compensating the reactive moment, coaxial helicopters appear to be 16-22% more efficient than single-rotor aircraft. The above power considerations provide the coaxial configuration with substantial advantages in hover ceiling (by 500-1,000m) and vertical rate of climb (by 4-5 m/sec).
The coaxial configuration results in reducing the aircraft size by 35-40% as compared with the single rotor case. This is mainly due to the reduction in the rotor's diameter thanks to greater natural finesse in hover and no power loss to tail rotor (eZELOS has no tail rotor). The aircraft size is further reduced because there is no need for a long tail boom on which to mount the tail rotor - outside the main rotor's blade-swept area.
The contra-rotation of coaxial rotors leads to significant reduction in power, since the airflow from the rotors exhibits much less lossy rotation (swirl). Flight testing as well as other experimental data shows coaxial rotors to be 6-10% more efficient as compared to single rotor helicopter equivalents.
The coaxial-rotor helicopter's reduction in size and different weight distribution along the airframe results in considerable reduction in longitudinal and directional moments of inertia. This fundamentally improves controllability of the aircraft.
Aerodynamic symmetry is the most important feature of the coaxial helicopter. It enhances its controllability and stability substantially, partly because the aircraft experiences little torque disturbance forces resulting from lateral airflow (including wind). Thanks to having no tail rotor, the eZELOS is not subject to the constant effect of an alternate side force.
This good controllability is essential in a high-density obstacle environment.
eZELOS has independent control and it is easy to master by any pilot irrespective of his flying skills. Flight safety is therefore enhanced and flying in extreme conditions gets easier, which is especially true as far as low altitude flying, small landing pads, broken terrain, high barometric altitude, including concerns regarding systems' failure.
For UASystems the safety characteristic is defined as paramount and the eZELOS design satisfies this request at the full extent of the operational envelope.
Key Contributors & Certification Strategy
The Type Certificate (TC) is the most discussed certification issue amongst AAM players as it relates to aircraft systems as a whole and, therefore, the interaction between all novel technologies. It covers the aircraft’s design, including components and the safety bar is identical to the high standards of commercial fixed-wing airplanes. The new configurations of UAM aircraft, other than eZELOS, are usually a hybrid between traditional rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft, and there is no clear path for certification on the regulator’s side, for the time being.
The eZELOS design fits perfectly into the rotorcraft category simplifying considerably the certification process. The CS-27/Part 27 regulations are well defined and often used.
Action: Jointly develop and explore potential certification possibilities before applying for the official type certification process
eZELOS is well prepared to overcome the complex task of securing all the necessary certifications in time for planned entry into service (EIS) date.
The developed mitigation strategies address the four major challenges around eZELOS certification.
[1] Uncertainty Collaboration with the regulator is key;
[2] Overseeing organizational approval: Focus on DOA, POA and TC;
[3] Lack of business maturity: Organization robust and readiness;
[4] Gaps in expertise: Experience and talent are critical enablers.
Senior engineering talent with certification expertise and practice are essentially required.
Pricing Target
The projected list price for eZELOS is US$850,000.
Action: Leverage the benefits of obtaining Design Organization Approval (DOA) and Production Organization Approval (POA) to speed up internal processes due to higher regulator confidence.
Action: Balance formalized processes and agility of the organization to pass the certification audits without losing momentum and speed.
With type certification therefore dependent on both aircraft design and propulsion technology, eZELOS has chosen the right approach to certification in terms of associated risk for their specific development program, by using existing and proven aircraft design and adding new hybrid-electric propulsion.
Market Analysis Industry Type
eZELOS has a thorough knowledge of current and potential markets for its services. It has carefully identified the “Customers” with their requirements and distinguished them from “Consumers”. The market segmentation has been executed in a dynamic rather than a static sense and anticipates future changes in customer needs.
Therefore, the eZELOS design offers the necessary flexibility to address them. With the legislative compliances being released by the top aviation bodies (FAA, NASA & EASA) & the infrastructure development taking shape in big cities, the big investments into UAM should justify the means that are being considered for it.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has estimated that the number of passengers traveling by aircraft could double to 8.2 billion by 2037. According to the UN, 68% of the population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050. The growing number of vehicles in urban areas has resulted in several traffic and mobility issues, which in turn are driving the demand for alternative modes of transportation. The cost of an eVTOL ride is less when compared to helicopters. Uber Elevate estimated that fully electric air taxis would have near-term operating costs of around US$700 per hour, at least 35% less than a comparably utilized single-engine helicopter.
The electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft will replace the Lightweight Helicopter (LH) in coast guard surveillance, police department, logistics, tourism, health care, private VIP flights, flying club ownerships, private ownership, and “so on”.
For civilian utilization the cost/mile is extremely important, in driving the market towards Morgan Stanley's predicted (1.3 trillion dollars) industry by 2040. Driven by economics, the eZELOS design guarantees 60% reduction in operational costs, cleaner, quieter, and cheaper transport than similar LH offerings.
The market will be stimulated based on the technology trends and the current state could multiply more than 100 times. This constitutes an unprecedented 35 billion dollars in the next 10 years based on public demands for short range travel, logistics and civil emergency requirements.
eZELOS with its low cost per mile ratio and an accessible list price is ready to join the next boom cycle in the vertical transportation industry that will change aviation for the better.
Market Segmentation
The urban air mobility market is fragmented, with very few companies accounting for a significant market share in 2022. Volocopter GmbH, EHang Ltd, Joby Aero, Inc., and Jaunt Air Mobility Corporation are some prominent players in the UAM market. The market is still in its development phase, with many players, through collaborations and partnerships, trying to deliver the first UAM units to their customers in the coming years.
Currently, up to 700 eZELOS have been received from Asia Pacific aircraft operators/aerial mobility service providers and governmental entities. As the company is completing the realization of the first eZELOS prototype, flight testing is expected to begin shortly, soon allowing it to enhance its market visibility.
The eZELOS is ready to seize the opportunity of vertical mobility and to establish strong partnerships with public and private entities for success. The eZELOS promise is to democratize vertical mobility with its long range, low cost of operation, efficiency and before anything else, the highest available standards of safety.
Hybrid propulsion VTOL aircraft shall also have a positive impact on emergency, safety, and rescue operations.
With a pilot on-board, eZELOS is ready to become commercially successful and socially accepted, establishing public approval within the framework of rules and regulations, being accessible to all, at an acceptable price and environmental impact.
Concept of Operations
Passenger taxis will for some time remain a hub-to-hub travel option that depends on other modes of transportation, rather than an end-to-end solution.
The success of eZELOS as a commercial vehicle will derive largely from its ability to fly new routes from city centers to city centers and beyond, between major metropolitan areas offering low-emission, low-noise, and cost-efficient movement.
This will save the business traveler time from the central business district to the airport and/or surrounding areas. For example, because the eZELOS can fly 130 knots, it can make the trip from Dubai to Abu-Dhabi in the same time or less than a jet that may fly at 440 knots maximum air speed. The jet must spend considerably more time taxiing, waiting to take off, climbing to altitude and to its route, and maneuvering for position to land.
Looking at eVTOL aircraft, the market for inspection types will grow to $34 billion by 2035, complemented by the market for goods-and-delivery at $4 billion. Unmanned inspection aircraft are in use today, and automated goods vehicles are already being tested around the world. The market for supporting services around inspection, goods, and passenger drones will reach another $4 billion by 2035.
A strong emphasis is placed upon the value of intermodal in the passenger transportation system. It is most visible in containerized freight systems, in which a Lift On/Lift Off container ship docks in a harbor with direct crane loading access to both a railroad spur and a tractor truck staging area. At this intermodal point, it becomes possible to transfer freight between any of the three vehicles.
Intermodal passenger transportation should work essentially in the same manner. From eVTOL, passengers may transfer inter-modally to automobiles, buses, rail, subway, ferry, or to a jet aircraft.
Competition:
Worldwide eVTOL Market Leaders as compared with the eZELOS
#1. On May 9th, 2022, FAA rulings stated that winged eVTOL Aircraft cannot be certificated under 14 CFR Part 23.
#2. None of the current AirTaxi Market Leading Developers have ever designed and/or manufactured any eVTOL Aircraft with completed certifications and are in production today.
Current eVTOL's comes in all shapes and sizes, powered by electric motors and batteries, and capable of Taking-Off and Landing like a helicopter.
Their advantage is fuel savings and no emissions. Their disadvantage is lack of range and certification issues.
Whereas, eVTOLs is designed for Long Range and Safety Issue.
eZELOS aims to become the main Star in the Air for years to come.
Technology
The AAM is driven in part by advancements in batteries, distributed electric propulsion, and autonomy technologies that lead to the development of a new class of eVTOL aircraft.
There is a fundamental trade-off between battery size and mission length. On one hand, bigger batteries have more energy, which can translate into longer missions.
However, with the increase in battery size comes additional aircraft weight, which can translate to increased acquisition cost.
Based on current battery technology, eVTOL aircraft will likely need to be partially or fully recharged after each mission. Given current battery-charging technologies, the time to perform this charging is likely to deter high aircraft utilization, particularly during peak demand periods. The amount of electricity required to power an electric fleet of aircraft is not trivial and will likely have significant impacts on the electric grid, which may not be able to be supported by the current electric grid.
eZELOS tackles all these limitations with the twin hybrid propulsion system making use of the batteries only for two phases of the flight and as back-up for emergency situations. In this way, eZELOS is ready for a much higher pace of operations, with a flight range that goes beyond the intracity or urban travel extending since day one to regional and intercity missions.
The selected propulsion solution is composed of six electric motors, two super-efficient ICE (internal combustion engines), batteries and a proprietary complex control system.
A typical Air Taxi mission comprises of five main phases of flight: takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and disembarkation and the eZELOS is prepared to execute it with the minimum noise and pollution impact possible.
Taking off and landing in “electric” mode, arriving to the cruising altitude and flying toward the destination in “hybrid” mode, self-generating the energy for the electrical motors and concluding at destination with a smooth and almost silent “electric landing" and taxi depicts eZELOS approach to maximum fly efficiency.
eZELOS Marketing Strategy
eZELOS innovations set us apart from the competitions.
eZELOS means "Electric Drives" now; "Zero Emission" next.
Twin Hybrid Propulsion System reduces CO2 emissions by 50%, Operation costs by 60% as compared with other light helicopters! We pay full attention to variables that can impact the commercial success of the eZELOS, including:
➢ Safety & Safety First Anywhere;
➢ Enhanced Environmental Sustainability;
➢ Cultural and Social Differences;
➢ Political and Regulatory Environments & Requirements;
➢ Economic Environments & Existing Competitive Structures.
YOSHINE HELICOPTERS CO., LTD.
AirTaxi / AirCargo / AirSAR Services
Anywhere in the World!
CONTACT: Charles Lin 林正祥 Phone: +886 939 928 719 Email: charles.lin@email.com
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