Alpine Vertical’s Big Raise — and Why “Hybrid” Might Be the Next Frontier in eVTOL Design
- Hollocraft Team
- Apr 4
- 2 min read
Alpine Vertical announced this week that it has raised $20 million in new funding to accelerate the development of its Argon hVTOL — a hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft designed as a more accessible alternative to both helicopters and large eVTOLs.
It’s a big step for Alpine. And it signals something even bigger for the future of air mobility: Hybrid thinking might just win the race.
Why Hybrid VTOL Might Be the Real Gamechanger
Full-electric eVTOLs promise sustainability and quiet operations — but they come with real technical challenges:
Limited range
Long recharge times
Heavy battery loads
Hybrid VTOLs, which combine electric and traditional propulsion systems, offer a way to bridge the gap: providing greater range, faster refueling, and broader operational flexibility.
That’s a powerful combination, especially for early markets where infrastructure for full-electric operations is still developing.
At Hollocraft, we’ve been watching this trend closely — and building our technology to stay ahead of it.
The Importance of Targeting Underserved Markets
Alpine Vertical’s strategy is smart:Focus on capturing underserved markets that traditional helicopters and larger eVTOLs either can’t reach or can’t serve affordably.
At Hollocraft, we see it the same way.
Rather than chasing glamorous downtown vertiport projects or ultra-premium private flights, we’re designing aircraft that fit into the real, messy, decentralized transportation networks people actually use.
Short-haul commuter routes
Regional connections
Point-to-point trips between suburbs, towns, and city edges
By focusing on practical, flexible, and scalable solutions, we believe we can bring air mobility to more people, sooner.
Building Air Mobility for the Real World
Alpine’s $20 million raise is a strong vote of confidence that practical, hybrid-forward designs have a critical role to play in the future of flight.
At Hollocraft, we share that belief — but we’re aiming to go even further:
Smaller, lighter, more modular aircraft
Integration with existing infrastructure
User-friendly design that feels as familiar as catching a bus or train
The future of air travel isn’t just about flying cars in city centers. It’s about creating an air mobility ecosystem that works for everyone, everywhere.
And that’s the future Hollocraft is building.
Learn more about the Hollocraft 826 and how we’re designing air mobility that fits real life — not just headlines.
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