Title: Unveiling the Top Automotive Tech at CES 2025
This year's CES saw a notable absence of major automakers, a response to a challenging tech-focused market and an uncertain political climate. Although it was a lighter year for mobility, we managed to uncover some intriguing highlights. Here's what swayed us:
XPENG AEROHT
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Declaring itself Asian's premier flying car company, XPENG AEROHT showcased the Land Aircraft Carrier during CES. This vehicle features a six-rotor aircraft, housed within a six-wheeled 'mothership'. The mothership's design sports a hint of Cybertruck, although the prototypes showed some wearable improvements. The company promises production in 2026, but we noticed a couple of hurdles that need addressing before then, primarily the limitations of the mothership's turning wheels.
Honda 0 Series
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Honda’s 0 Series has been on our radar due to its uniqueness. The automaker is sticking to their audacious design for the 0 Series, scheduled to introduce truly distinctive vehicles in 2026. The Saloon and SUV models boast groundbreaking handling features and an in-car assistant that strives to foster camaraderie.
Zeekr Mix
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Chinese automaker Zeekr brought three vehicles to CES, but the Zeekr Mix garnered the most interest. It's a spacious mini-van, offering remarkable passenger access thanks to side doors that open wide. Plus, its battery technology sets lofty expectations for the future of EVs in the U.S.
Scout
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Scout showcased the Terra pickup and Traveller SUVs. While we've seen them before, the prototypes have beefed up and taken on a heftier presence, especially when compared to Rivian's offerings. Scout plans to differentiate themselves with a gasoline-powered range-extender, enabling longer-distance travel beyond pure electric alternatives.
Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6
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Electric bikes and scooters were popular showstoppers at CES this year, but the little Royal Enfield Flying Flea S6 electrified our attention. The modern adaptation of the WWII-era motorcycle promises to provide efficient, versatile transportation, catering to urban dwellers living in mini-apartments.
Suzuki Micro E-Mobility Platform Concept
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Making its CES debut, the adorable Suzuki Micro E-Mobility Platform Concept was hard to ignore. The modular, compact electric vehicle is an excellent solution for snow removal applications, with the potential to keep parking lots clear without needing large snow clearing machinery. But, the real question is: how many people would actually use it for this purpose?
The tech-focused market is shaping the future of automakers, leading companies like XPENG to promise the production of their flying car, the AEROHT, by 2026. Honda's audacious design for their 0 Series fits well with the tech-forward attitude, aiming to introduce truly distinctive vehicles in 2026.
