Nidec to supply flying car motors via Embraer joint venture

Japanese manufacturer to invest $140m in development, production

20230617N Eve flying car

Eve Holding seeks to start commercial operations of flying vehicles in 2026. (Photo courtesy of Eve Holdings)

YUJI OHIRA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese manufacturer Nidec will supply motors to electric flying cars through a partnership with Brazilian regional jet manufacturer Embraer, Nikkei has learned.

Nidec and Embraer will set up joint venture Nidec Aerospace in the U.S. state of Missouri as soon as September. Nidec will take a 51% stake while the Brazilian partner will hold a 49% interest. The capital amount has yet to be determined. 

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