Embraer, Uber to develop vertical takeoff EVs

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer is to partner with ride-hailing company Uber to develop and implement small electric vehicles with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities (VTOLs) for short urban commutes. This preliminary partnership, the Uber Elevate Network, is a project generated by the Embraer Business Innovation Center, the company’s new initiative based in Melbourne, Florida. Embraer announced last month that it would open outposts in Silicon Valley and Boston to promote air transportation innov
April 28, 2017 Read time: 1 min
Brazilian aerospace company Embraer is to partner with ride-hailing company 8336 Uber to develop and implement small electric vehicles with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities (VTOLs) for short urban commutes.


This preliminary partnership, the Uber Elevate Network, is a project generated by the Embraer Business Innovation Center, the company’s new initiative based in Melbourne, Florida. Embraer announced last month that it would open outposts in Silicon Valley and Boston to promote air transportation innovations.

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