SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter “SkyDrive”) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (hereinafter “Suzuki”) jointly announced on March 22 a partnership for the commercialization of flying cars.
SkyDrive is a leading manufacturer of
flying cars in Japan and is currently engaged in the development of a compact,
two-seater electric-powered flying car with plans for full-scale production.
Suzuki is one of Japan’s leading automakers
with expertise that includes manufacturing and selling compact cars in
international markets.
Under the terms of the agreement, SkyDrive
and Suzuki will start consideration to collaborate in areas of business and
technology that include technology R&D, planning of manufacturing and
mass-production systems, development of overseas markets with an initial focus
on India, and promotion of efforts to attain carbon neutrality.
SkyDrive aims to begin air taxi service
during the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan, as well as to initiate
service in other regions of Japan.
Suzuki, which has the company motto “Develop products of superior value by focusing on the customer,” currently offers products in three mobility categories -- automobiles, motorcycles, and outboard motors. The company aims to remain indispensable to people by staying closely attuned to their lives and providing mobility. The partnership with SkyDrive will provide Suzuki with opportunities to explore and potentially add flying cars as a fourth mobility business.