DA36 E-Star

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 06:03 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The DA36 E-Star is the world's first serial hybrid electric airplane, a collaborative effort by Siemens, Diamond Aircraft, and EADS.
It features a hybrid propulsion system, previously seen only in cars, which includes a 70 kW electric motor linked to a Wankel engine and generator.
The aircraft powers its takeoff and climb phases using a rechargeable battery, with the project intended to serve as a catalyst for larger-scale innovation in aviation.

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The world’s first serial hybrid electric airplane.

The hybrid technology used in the DA36 E-Star has up until now only been seen in cars. For more, check out EADS/Diamond Unveil Electric Hybrid.

**The DA36 E-Star comes equipped with a 70 kW electric motor, which is linked to a small Wankel engine and generator.
** For more, check out EADS/Diamond Unveil Electric Hybrid.

The airplane relies on a rechargeable battery for takeoff and climb. For more, check out EADS/Diamond Unveil Electric Hybrid.

The DA36 E-Star is a collaborative product of Siemens, Diamond Aircraft and EADS. For more, check out EADS/Diamond Unveil Electric Hybrid.

The sponsors hope the technology being used in the DA36 E-Star will serve as a launching pad for innovation on a larger scale. For more, check out EADS/Diamond Unveil Electric Hybrid. Siemens AG

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