re: CBS reporter goes to China to check out its economy and technology

Google medical tourism .. China

You will get various feeds discussing it..
It has been in place for a while ..

Big reason they can do this.. their leader sees it as a way to dominate a commerce stream..

This is propaganda.
It’s not that the US can’t do this.
It’s why the frick would we do this?
Can you imagine thousands of these flying around New York or Chicago or Los Angeles? Add Chinesium on top of all that chaos. And you get mid air collisions every hour.

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One of China's big auto makers, Huawei,

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Huawei does not build Cars. They are a tech company. Ironic you mentioned low IQ...Anymore fairy tales you care to share? Are you referring to the NIO ET9?

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Joby and archer are the leaders here in the states.. they both have contracts with airlines.. uber.. military.. palinter etc…
Delivery.. killing …. Spying… and taxis are big business.. they have solid business plans published on their websites.

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Well, all of that except taxis is fine. Taxis are not commercially applicable here, because our airspaces are either controlled, or they require a pilot with a license. You can’t just fly drone taxis over American cities. China probably has a much less trafficked air space.

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They got Flying Taxis

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They fly between high rise ghost towns. Build it, and they will fly over it

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
China: Lower TCO due to cheaper vehicles, government-backed infrastructure, and autonomy. For example, electric truck TCO in China benefits from subsidies and lower fuel costs ($371,429 vs. $336,576 in the U.S. for Level 0 trucks), and eVTOLs follow a similar pattern.

United States: Higher TCO due to expensive vehicles, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure costs. Autonomous systems will reduce TCO, but not until post-2030.

Example from Related Industry:
Chinese robotaxis (e.g., Baidu’s sixth-gen) cost ~$34,300 to manufacture, 20%-30% less than Waymo’s $100,000-$200,000 per unit, reflecting China’s cost advantages in autonomous tech. This suggests Chinese autonomous eVTOLs may maintain a similar edge.

4. Key Cost Drivers
Regulation:
China: Streamlined CAAC processes and government support accelerate certification, reducing R&D and compliance costs.

U.S.: Stringent FAA standards increase testing and certification costs, delaying autonomy and raising prices.

Manufacturing:
China: Lower labor costs, mature EV supply chains, and economies of scale (e.g., battery production) drive down costs.

U.S.: Higher labor and material costs, plus reliance on global suppliers, inflate prices.

Infrastructure:
China: State-funded vertiports and 5G networks reduce operator costs.

U.S.: Private-funded infrastructure and urban land costs increase expenses.

Autonomy:
China: Early adoption of full autonomy cuts labor costs and scales operations.

U.S.: Delayed autonomy keeps pilot-related costs high in the near term.

5. Challenges and Risks
China:
Safety and Public Trust: EHang’s EH216-S faces restrictions (e.g., no flights over dense urban areas or at night), and any incidents could harm adoption.

Global Expansion: Chinese eVTOLs may struggle in Western markets due to FAA/EASA regulations and geopolitical concerns.

United States:
Regulatory Delays: FAA’s cautious approach may cede market share to China.

Cost Barriers: High initial fares ($100-$200) limit accessibility, delaying mass adoption.

6. Future Outlook
China: Likely to dominate autonomous eVTOLs in the short term, with EHang and Xpeng scaling tourism and urban routes by 2030. Cost advantages will drive adoption in Asia and emerging markets.

United States: Will lead in piloted eVTOLs by 2025, with autonomy catching up post-2030. Cost reductions depend on infrastructure investment and regulatory agility.

Cost Convergence: As U.S. firms scale and autonomy matures, the cost gap may narrow, but China’s head start and subsidies will maintain an edge through 2035.

Conclusion
China leads in autonomous flying taxis, with EHang’s EH216-S already certified for commercial use at a significantly lower cost ($333,000 per unit) than U.S. eVTOLs ($1 million+). Government support, cheaper manufacturing, and early autonomy give China a cost advantage, with ride prices potentially half those in the U.S. ($50-$100 vs. $100-$200). The U.S. excels in piloted eVTOLs and has a robust innovation ecosystem but faces higher costs and regulatory delays for autonomy. By 2030, China’s low-altitude economy will likely outpace the U.S. in autonomous deployments, unless the FAA accelerates certifications.

“Well, all of that except taxis is fine”

Original published plans are taxis more for getting people from staging areas into density populated areas..
Thus the significant financial investments from a few airlines and uber.. airlines will have services from offsite airport location to cities .. drop points throughout the area..
uber sees the opportunity to be at the offsite location and get you to your specific point of destination from there..

Sounds reasonable.. idk.. will see .. first plan is to integrate into a commuting plan and not so
much the jetsons model yet.

I can only imagine what military and palinter are up to

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I had Grok 3 do the analysis of NIO ET9 vs Maybach S580 that you are probably referencing

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Why do you keep saying "I had Grok 3 do the analysis..."? All you did was punch in a question no different than using a search engine? You really think everyone here can't tell you are full of shite?

No, I was thinking of the Huawei Maextro S800 vs the Maybach S680 that was recently exposed as a bullshite CCP publicity stump that is so obvious and painfully poorly executed that they are now trying to sue the person they borrowed the Maybach from for expising them. Not much of a company if they can't even buy their own Maybach to test with.

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Everything about China being superior in any technology is just bullshite. People like the OP are just shills that can do nothing but peddle canned responses or beg an AI search engine for help. Notice how he runs to Grok yet wasn't he pushing China's AI technology as superior last month?

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No, I was thinking of the Huawei Maextro S800 vs the Maybach S680 that was recently exposed as a bullshite CCP publicity stump that is so obvious and painfully poorly executed that they are now trying to sue the person they borrowed the Maybach from for expising them. Not much of a company if they can't even buy their own Maybach to test with.

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You should get your facts straight. The guy is actually demanding money from JAC corporation when his car was rented from a third party. Clearly a money grab

Alleged Unauthorized Testing:
On February 24, 2025, a Douyin user, claiming to be the S680’s owner, posted a video accusing Maextro of using their vehicle for “violent driving and testing” without consent, causing damage to the front and wheel hubs. They provided GPS tracking and photos as evidence, demanding compensation.

JAC Group’s Response: On February 25, JAC stated the test data was “authentic and reliable,” and the S680 was rented through formal third-party channels with its purpose clearly stated.