EHang Participates in European Institute of Innovation and Technology Project U-SAVE to Deploy its Innovative Aerial Systems for Emergency Response Services

Guangzhou, China, January 22, 2025 - EHang announced its participation in Urban Supply Aerial Vehicles for Emergencies ("U-SAVE") project, one of the projects of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology("EIT"), an independent body of the European Union. The project aims to develop and demonstrate an innovative integrated aerial system capable of rapidly transporting life-saving supplies in response to emergency cases.

Photo: U-SAVE project partners and stakeholders during the project kick-off event, at Mobility City Museum in Zaragoza, Spain

Funded by the European Commission under the EIT's Urban Mobility initiative, U-SAVE aims to improve response times and safety, avoiding road traffic congestion and associated risks during emergencies and increasing the efficiency of emergency services. Advanced systems are designed to operate efficiently in complex urban aerial environments, providing a reliable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional ground-based emergency response methods. The proposed aerial service will be integrated through intelligent modular software specifically tailored for Air Traffic Management and Urban Air Mobility ("UAM") emergency operations, providing a robust and resilient solution.

The project consortium is composed of highly-recognized partners and stakeholders from the industry, including the Aragonese Aerospace Cluster ("AERA"), the Aragonese Innovative Logistics Association ("ALIA"), ANRA Technologies and the Estonian Aviation Academy ("EAVA"). U-SAVE has also garnered support from public institutions like Zaragoza City Council, the Aragonese Institute of Health Sciences, Hernán Cortés Hospital Group, the Aragón Health Cluster, and the city of Tartu in Estonia, as well as endorsement from health and logistic private companies like Novaltia and Prolog.

To achieve the project´s objectives, EHang will contribute its state-of-the-art EH216 series pilotless eVTOL aircraft system, leveraging its extensive operational expertise, in-depth knowledge of UAM, and established footprint across Europe. The project will feature flight demonstration campaigns in two European host cities-Zaragoza, Spain, and Tartu, Estonia. Additionally, trial and test flights will be conducted at EHang's UAM Center at the Lleida-Alguaire International Airport ("LEDA") in Spain, which was launched in November 2023, ensuring robust validation of the system's capabilities.

Inés Villa, Managing Director of AERA emphasized, "The transformative nature of the project, which combines cutting-edge technology, such as the world's first certified pilotless eVTOL aircraft from EHang, with sustainable practices aimed at improving urban resilience and quality of life."

Ms. Victoria Jing Xiang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang Europe and Latin America, stated, "U-SAVE represents a groundbreaking approach to urban emergency logistics, combining advanced technology with sustainable practices to strengthen urban resilience and safety. We are proud to contribute our EH216 series pilotless eVTOL aircraft system to provide innovative, fast and safe solutions for enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of emergency response services in cities and thus improve the quality of urban life."

About EHang

EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading urban air mobility ("UAM") technology platform company. Our mission is to enable safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with unmanned aerial vehicle ("UAV") systems and solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. EHang's flagship product EH216-S has obtained the world's first type certificate, production certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for pilotless eVTOL issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. As the forerunner of cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.

About European Institute of Innovation and Technology

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is an independent body of the European Union established in 2008 to strengthen Europe's ability to innovate. By fostering collaboration among leading businesses, educational institutions, and research organizations, the EIT drives innovation across Europe to address global challenges. Through its unique Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), the EIT supports entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies to develop cutting-edge solutions, create jobs, and generate sustainable economic growth. Focused on sectors such as climate, energy, health, digitalization, and urban mobility, the EIT empowers innovators to turn their ideas into impactful products and services that shape the future. For more information, please visit www.eit.europa.eu.

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