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 aircraft.
- These hybrid-electric systems will combine Continental's diesel piston aircraft engines with electric motors and batteries.
- The technology is designed for urban air mobility, VTOL aircraft, and "flying cars" that can burn widely available jet fuel, targeting emerging commercial markets.
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