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Beijing, China, December 25, 2025 – EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or “the Company”), the world’s leading Advanced Air Mobility (“AAM”) technology platform company, announced that the first EH216-F electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) firefighting aircraft has been rolled off from the assembly line at EHang’s Low-Altitude Emergency Rescue Equipment Headquarters (“the Headquarters”) in Fangshan District, Beijing. Marking the first anniversary of the Company’s strategic cooperation with the local government, this milestone marks a solid beginning for the Company’s manufacturing in the low-altitude emergency rescue sector through a benchmark project of government-enterprise collaboration and the integration of industrial production with R&D.

Government officials visit EHang’s Fangshan headquarters in Beijing, accompanied by Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang, and other executives.

 

The rollout ceremony took place this afternoon of at the Headquarters in Fangshan District, Beijing. Leaders including Zhixin Di, Deputy Secretary of the Fangshan District Committee and District Mayor, as well as Wujun Gao, Deputy District Mayor, attended the event. Accompanied by Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang, and other senior executives, the guests toured the EH216-F firefighting eVTOL assembly line.

The rollout ceremony took place this afternoon at the Headquarters in Fangshan District, Beijing. Attendees included leaders from the Beijing Fangshan District Government and Kun Guo, Chairman of Beijing Xinzhi Airport Management Co., Ltd and so on. Accompanied by Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang, and other senior executives, the guests toured the EH216-F firefighting eVTOL assembly line.

Since December 2024, EHang and Fangshan District Government have implemented a strategic partnership centered on “one headquarters, multiple scenarios, full-industry coverage” to build the Low-Altitude Emergency Rescue Equipment Headquarters. Supported by Fangshan’s “Six Ones” industrial framework—comprising a target industry, a dedicated coordination team, an affiliated university, an industry fund, a startup incubator, and a specialized industrial park—the project has progressed efficiently. The initial phase of factory construction has been completed, and the site will continue to be developed into a comprehensive base integrating R&D, testing, assembly, maintenance, and training, laying a solid foundation for the sustainable development of China’s low-altitude emergency rescue sector.

Zhao Wang (first from left), Chief Operating Officer of EHang, and guests attend the rollout of the first EH216-F firefighting eVTOL at EHang’s Fangshan headquarters in Beijing.

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) has reinforced the low-altitude economy as a strategic emerging industry cluster, with ongoing policies promoting industrial innovation. The General Aviation Equipment Innovation and Application Implementation Plan (2024–2030) also targets the commercial deployment of unmanned, electric, and intelligent general aviation equipment in emergency rescue and other fields by 2027. Leveraging Beijing’s strategic position, EHang intends to build a national benchmark project at the Headquarters in Fangshan, advancing modern emergency rescue management and high-quality development of the low-altitude economy during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

 

First fully assembled EH216-F at EHang’s Beijing Fangshan low-altitude emergency rescue base

Fangshan District will continue to deepen its leading cooperation with key industry players such as EHang, with a focus on key areas including aircraft manufacturing and aviation batteries, while promoting technology and resource integration across the entire value chain. Leveraging the advantages of our industrial park, Fangshan will actively participate in the coordinated low-altitude emergency rescue development across the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region, facilitate cross-regional aerial connectivity, and build a service support platform for industrial chain upgrading

Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang deliver a speech at the ceremony

Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang, added: “Low-altitude emergency rescue sector is not only a vital component of the low-altitude economy, but also a key direction for developing aerial rescue capabilities and advancing integrated social security systems. It represents a strategic fulcrum for fostering and strengthening new quality productive forces. Since partnering with the Fangshan District Government, both sides have been committed to building a new ecosystem for the low-altitude emergency rescue sector, aiming to establish a national benchmark project for early-stage deployment and trials, featuring comprehensive and scalable capabilities. The successful assembly of the first EH216-F at the Headquarters in Fangshan signifies a positive beginning for low-altitude firefighting equipment manufacturing in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, laying the groundwork for the subsequent development of the low-altitude emergency rescue industry. Moving forward, we will continue advancing innovation in pilotless eVTOL technologies, working closely with Fangshan District Government and industry partners to further strengthen the low-altitude emergency rescue ecosystem. Through these efforts, we aim to deliver safer, smarter, more efficient, and greener low-altitude solutions for the modernization of China’s emergency rescue systems during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.”

About EHang

EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world’s leading advanced air mobility (“AAM”) technology platform company, committed to making safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. The company develops and manufactures a diversified portfolio of pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft for a wide range of use cases, including aerial tourism, intra-city transport, intercity travel, logistics and emergency firefighting. Its flagship model, 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, and is now commercially operated under the country’s first Air Operator Certificates for human-carrying eVTOL services. Complementing this, EHang’s VT35 expands its reach into long-range and intercity scenarios, supporting the development of a multi-tiered low-altitude mobility network. By integrating advanced autonomous technologies with scalable operational infrastructure, EHang is redefining how people and goods move—across cities, regions, and natural barriers—shaping the future of air mobility. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.

 

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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — In the fallout from PG&E’s citywide holiday weekend outages, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is calling on the utility to lower its rates, joining a growing chorus of city and state leaders who say frustration with the company is nothing new.

“I spoke to the CEO yesterday. I told her my frustrations with the communications,” Lurie told ABC7 News on Wednesday. “Our ratepayers are paying far too much for the collapse, so I want to see rates going down.”

The outages upended holiday plans across the city, leaving residents scrambling just days before Christmas.

“It was just a huge inconvenience,” said San Francisco resident Sunshine McLawhorn. “You need to take care of the people who pay a lot of money for that power. I just had to go grocery shopping yesterday, $400 just to make up for what I lost. So we need to do better, PG&E.”

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PG&E says it is offering automatic rebates ranging from $200 for residential customers to $2,500 for businesses.

Lurie says his concern now is ensuring customers aren’t ultimately left paying for PG&E’s mistakes.

“We have to make sure that the ratepayers are not the ones that pay for this,” he said. “They have admitted that it was their fault. They’ve set aside $50 million. I think that is a good first step. But we need more from PG&E. We need to make sure that there are no future blackouts. We need to know that their infrastructure is sound.”

But city leaders say the outage has reignited deeper concerns – especially given the city’s history with PG&E.

Twenty-two years ago, San Francisco experienced a similar blackout tied to a fire at the same downtown substation.

State regulators later found the 2003 failures were avoidable, concluding PG&E had not resolved issues identified after an earlier fire at that facility in 1996.

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That history is now fueling renewed scrutiny at City Hall.

“There’s some things that we all need to get some answers to,” Supervisor Matt Dorsey told ABC7 News.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors plans to hold hearings with PG&E after the holidays – with some supervisors openly discussing more drastic measures.

“That would be where the city and county of San Francisco takes over, basically purchases PG&E’s infrastructure in San Francisco, and they run it as a municipally owned utility,” Dorsey said.

Dorsey pointed to accountability and cost when asked if residents could trust the city to do a better job.

“The result would be that we would have better rates. I think it would be more affordability. And we would have more accountability,” he said.

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A city takeover would not be quick. In 2021, San Francisco asked the California Public Utilities Commission to evaluate how much it would cost to acquire PG&E’s local assets – an ongoing process that could take years.

State Sen. Scott Wiener – who is running for San Francisco’s congressional seat – says he plans to introduce legislation in Sacramento early next year aimed at speeding up that process.

“We want to make it even more straightforward and create an even clearer path, for cities like San Francisco, to be able to break up with PG&E,” Wiener said.

PG&E leadership has issued public apologies in the days since the outage.

“We will not rest until we know what happened,” said COO Sumeet Singh in a Tuesday social media video. “We know we need to do better in providing you with accurate estimated time of restorations.”

Singh did not provide specifics when ABC7 News asked what system upgrades PG&E has made to the substation at Mission and 8th Streets since the 2003 fire, but said the utility company has invested about $200 million at the facility.

He noted the SoMa facility underwent preventative maintenance in October and conducted its most recent bimonthly inspection Dec. 5. Singh said neither inspection identified any problems.

As the year winds down, the Alamo City is buzzing with festive events and holiday cheer.

There’s still time to check out holiday lights or head out to the outdoor ice-skating rink at Pearl! In addition to Christmas lights, families can enjoy musical performances of “Elf The Musical” at the Majestic Theatre.

>> KSAT viewers share photos, videos of holiday light displays across San Antonio

With New Year’s Eve landing on Wednesday this year, KSAT has compiled a list of places where you can welcome the new year! Below is a roundup of events happening during the final week of 2025, including the highly anticipated Valero Alamo Bowl.

As 2025 comes to an end, here’s a list of activities you and your family can enjoy to wrap up the year:

Thursday, Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas!

• GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS: The comedian will perform a Christmas show at the Tobin Center supporting the San Antonio Food Bank at 7:30 p.m. at the H-E-B Performance Hall. To attend the comedy show, guests must donate 10 canned food items per person at the San Antonio Food Bank between noon and 3 p.m. on Dec. 25, located at 5200 Historic Old Highway 90 West. More information can be found here.
• SAN ANTONIO ZOO LOCALS DAY: The San Antonio Zoo is giving the gift of discounted admission this holiday season. Available on Christmas Day only, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., families can enjoy attractions for $8.

Happening during the weekend:

• CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Several locations are hosting their holiday light displays. Families can check out holiday lights at the Coca-Cola Classic Christmas or Zoo Lights at the San Antonio Zoo! For a full list of places to check out Christmas lights, click here.
• “ELF THE MUSICAL:” Performances for the musical are scheduled to take place now through Dec. 28 at the Majestic Theatre. “Elf the Musical” tells the story of Buddy, who embarks on a journey to New York City and helps the city rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets are available here.
• HOLIDAYS AT HEMISFAIR: Civic Park at Hemisfair will transform into a winter wonderland through Jan. 3 with an ice rink open to the public. Guests can also enjoy a lighting ceremony, holiday gift markets and more. Tickets cost $15 per person and include skate rental. More information can be found here.
• PEARL’S OUTDOOR ICE-SKATING RINK: The seasonal rink will be open to the public through Jan. 4. Tickets for the ice rink are available for purchase online. Admission varies by reservation time and includes skate rental and up to an hour of skating. The rink is located at the 1100 Springs Plaza, next to Stable Hall and across from Ladino. More information can be found here.
• SANTA PHOTOS: Families looking to capture festive memories with Santa Claus for the most wonderful time of the year can do so at several locations across San Antonio. KSAT has compiled a list of places where you can get your picture taken with Santa. Click here to view the list.

Friday, Dec. 26

• FROZEN FOURTH FRIDAY: While Holidays at the Rock continues at the Rock at La Cantera, guests can also enjoy Frozen Fourth Friday at 6 p.m. The Rock will host a movie screening of “Frozen” and “Frozen 2.” Click here for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 28

• CIRQUE MUSICA – HOLIDAY WONDERLAND: The production, which will feature holiday music and a thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry, will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the H-E-B Performance Hall. Tickets start at $63 per person. More information can be found here.
• RICOS RIVER RALLY: As the Valero Alamo Bowl nears, the city will play host to college football’s “most unique” pep rally at 5 p.m. at the Arneson River Theatre. The free event will feature the school bands, and the players will excite the crowd by making a grand entrance on river cruisers. More information can be found here.

With this being the final “Things to Do” story of the year, here’s what’s happening in the last week:

• NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNERS & PARTIES: Several places around San Antonio are planning their big dinners and parties to celebrate the upcoming new year. Places such as the San Antonio Zoo and Hotel Valencia River Walk have announced they will host events on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Click here to view a list of where you can say farewell to 2025 and ring in 2026 in the Alamo City.
• NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS: Several places across the Alamo City will host fireworks shows on Wednesday, Dec. 31, to close out 2025 and welcome the new year. Click here to check out the list of places you and your family can watch firework displays on New Year’s Eve.
• NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET: Performances for the ballet are scheduled to take place from Dec. 29-30 at the Majestic Theatre. For tickets, click here.
• VALERO ALAMO BOWL: Texas Christian University and University of Southern California will face off in the 33rd annual Valero Alamo Bowl at 8 p.m. on Dec. 30 at the Alamodome. Tickets are available online. Click here for a guide on everything you need to know ahead of the big game.

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