A new hybrid electric motor developed through a project named Hypstair has the potential to make a breakthrough in emission-free propulsion in aviation. The motor is being tested on a Pipistrel airplane and was recently powered up for the first time at the factory in Ajdovscina, Slovenia.
Hybrid Electric Aircraft Motor Powers Up
Key Takeaways:
- The Hypstair project has developed a new 200 kW hybrid electric motor for aviation, recently completing its first successful power-up test on a Pipistrel airplane.
- Claimed as the most powerful hybrid electric powertrain for aviation to date, it is designed to run in electric-only, generator-only, or hybrid modes.
- This development represents a significant step towards emission-free and electrically powered general aviation aircraft, with potential for scalability to larger aircraft in the future.
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