Continental Aerospace Technologies announced a partnership with VerdeGo Aero Inc. on the opening day of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to develop Integrated Distributed Electric Propulsion (IDEP) systems for future urban air mobility and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
Continental Aerospace Technologies Teams with VerdeGo on Hybrid Electric Propulsion
Key Takeaways:
- Continental Aerospace Technologies and VerdeGo Aero Inc. have partnered to develop Integrated Distributed Electric Propulsion (IDEP) systems for future urban air mobility and Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft.
- The hybrid-electric technology will combine Continental's diesel piston aircraft engines with electric motors and batteries, aiming to create "flying cars" that use widely available jet fuel.
- This collaboration seeks to offer these hybrid power systems for a wide variety of VTOL air taxi and traditional general aviation aircraft, with VerdeGo specifically developing systems for VTOL aircraft up to 7,500 pounds.
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