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2045 City Life
"Imagining 2045: A Futuristic Mobility Ecosystem Powered by EVTOL Technology" is a forward-thinking project that reimagines urban mobility and infrastructure. Leveraging EVTOL technology, this project envisions a new city blueprint where mobility transcends traditional limitations, enhancing productivity, convenience,and work-life balance.

Academic Supervisors: Prof. Stephen Jia Wang, Dr Jaden Park Industry Supervisor: Mr Richard Li Industry Partner: XPENG AEROHT

Sally S. Y. Leung
Sally S. Y. Leung
Program: MDes Intelligent Systems Design
Year of Graduation: 2023
Topic: Transforming Future City Life by Mobility
Project Type: Capstone Research Project
"Imagining 2045: A Futuristic Mobility Ecosystem Powered by EVTOL Technology" presents a bold vision of urban transportation using advanced EVTOLs as the central mode. This revolutionary model suggests cities transforming into efficient, sustainable hubs, redefining societal norms of mobility and lifestyle.

Through design fiction, the project follows Karen's day in 2045 Dubai, underlining EVTOLs' seamless incorporation into daily routines, enhancing work-life balance and efficiency.

Central to the proposal are VertiHUBs, versatile communal stations for EVTOL docking. These multi-functional hubs cater to an array of urban needs, maximizing space utility. The innovative modular EVTOL design comprises the Chassis (Cruiser) and Rotor (SkyLink), symbolizing the synergy of ground and air transport. The integration of the Flight Management System (FMS) and Ground Navigation System (GNS) ensures flawless modal transitions.

This endeavor provides Xpeng with a futuristic roadmap for urban mobility exploration. Beyond its technical aspirations, it encourages both the public and experts to rethink urban transit and lifestyle possibilities, all encapsulated within four core design layers.

As EVTOLs emerge on the horizon, their integration into our urban fabric isn't just about transport -- it's about redefining city life.
Urban infrastructure's evolution is imperative for futuristic transport like EVTOLs to flourish and redefine our daily commute, while vertiHUB is the opportunities
Seamless integration of EVTOLs can revolutionize work-life dynamics.
Modular EVTOL design merges ground and sky, streamlining city commutes.
Urban infrastructure's evolution is imperative for futuristic transport like EVTOLs to flourish and redefine our daily commute, while vertiHUB is the opportunities
Seamless integration of EVTOLs can revolutionize work-life dynamics.
Modular EVTOL design merges ground and sky, streamlining city commutes.
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