Embraer To Unveil Its First Electric Aircraft At SAE Brasil Mobility Congress In São Paulo And Plans To Launch An Electric Flying Car By 2026

The Electric Plane From Embraer Is An Adaptation Of The Ipanema, Which Was The First Plane In The World Certified To Fly With Ethanol In 2004.

The Brazilian aviation company, Embraer, is ready to unveil its prototype of an electric plane to the world. The presentation, which will take place on October 10 and 11 in São Paulo, highlights the company’s commitment to sustainable technology, while aiming for the launch of a promising electric flying car, with plans to deliver the first units in 2026.

The Exhibition Of The Electric Plane From Embraer Will Take Place During The SAE Brazil Mobility Congress In São Paulo

This October, São Paulo will be the stage for a major revelation from Embraer. The company has decided that the SAE Brazil Mobility Congress, which will occur on October 10 and 11, 2023, is the ideal place to present its much-talked-about electric plane. This is not just an ordinary commercial plane; it is an innovation based on the beloved agricultural plane Ipanema.

And if you are an aviation enthusiast, you must remember that the Ipanema made history in 2004 by being the first to be certified to fly with ethanol. This new electric version incorporates powerful batteries in partnership with WEG, from Santa Catarina.

Despite the efforts in developing the project in partnership with WEG, Embraer’s intention is not to commercialize this first electric plane model. It may seem strange, but this prototype serves as a valuable platform to experiment and test new propulsion technologies that facilitate the development of new technologies and future plans for the company.

Embraer Has An Electric Flying Car (eVTOL) Project With Delivery Expected In 2026

What is really stirring conversations in the aviation corridors is the eVTOL, often referred to as the flying car, that Embraer plans to launch in 2026. This marvel of modern aeronautical engineering, produced by Eve (a subsidiary of Embraer), is one of the company’s most ambitious plans.

Embraer expects the eVTOL to be ready for takeoff in 2026. And believe it or not, there is a waiting list of about 3,000 customers willing to acquire the first units.

The aviation industry has faced pressure to become more eco-friendly. Currently, it represents 3% of global emissions, a number that many want to see decrease. The options? Besides electric planes, SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) is in play. But there are challenges ahead, such as scarcity and cost.

SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Has Been The Main Bet Of The Sector, Despite Challenges Such As Scale, Price And Availability.

Companies like Boeing are heavily investing in SAF. But others, including Airbus and, of course, our beloved Embraer, are diversifying their bets. Whether through electrification, green hydrogen, or other alternatives.

In the search for greener solutions, Embraer’s “Energy Family” line stands out. Some of its models explore the combination of traditional and electric engines, while others look towards hydrogen as a power source.

Francisco Gomes Neto, CEO of Embraer, proudly emphasizes Brazil’s ability to be at the forefront of the global energy transition through research and innovation.

“The exhibition of the 100% electric test plane, among other technologies that will be presented at the international showcase, illustrates Brazil’s technological capability to lead the global energy transition race through innovation and applied research,” Neto said in a statement to SAE Brazil.