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Another Sign Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Are The Future

CleanTechnica EVs

One of the news items that recently crossed our path is the news that Pratt & Whitney Canada — which is a self-proclaimed “world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines and auxiliary power units” — has signed an agreement with consulting firm Ricardo to co-develop hybrid-electric aircraft technology. (..)

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New studies indicate that battery-electric aircraft with 800 km range could be practical – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Several companies are working on battery-electric aircraft , but electric aviation is a tougher nut to crack than electric cars, for physical reasons. Even e-aviation boosters tend to envision battery-electric aircraft with far smaller passenger capacities and shorter ranges than the kerosene-fueled kind. Source: Change Inc.

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Commercialising battery-electric aircraft could have major climate benefits

Innovation News Network

Researchers have performed a life cycle assessment on battery-electric aircraft directly compared to fossil-fuelled planes. The post Commercialising battery-electric aircraft could have major climate benefits appeared first on Innovation News Network. Read more here.

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Autoflight announces deal with EVFLY for 205 eVTOL aircrafts

Electric Cars Report

The deal sees EVFLY initially purchase Prosperity I and Prosperity Cargo Aircraft, with EVFLY operating the first 10 AutoFlight Cargo aircraft in the Middle East, in highly promising markets such as the United Arab […] The post Autoflight announces deal with EVFLY for 205 eVTOL aircrafts appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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UK Government announces £113m funding for emission-free electric aircraft

Innovation News Network

The UK Government is funding £113m through the Aerospace Technology Institute Programme to pioneer electric aircraft. The post UK Government announces £113m funding for emission-free electric aircraft appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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H2FLY completes world’s first piloted flight of a liquid hydrogen powered electric aircraft [Video]

Electrek

Zero emission aircraft powertrain developer H2FLY is celebrating a major milestone in what it is hailing as a world’s first. The company has successfully piloted a flight of an electric aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen rather than gas, opening a new door of opportunity for zero-emissions long distance flights.

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eVTOL developer Opener rebrands as Pivotal, unveils production-ready Helix aircraft

Electrek

Light eVTOL developer Opener.aero has announced it has changed its company name to Pivotal, following the debut of first scalable production aircraft, Helix. Despite the new nomenclature, Pivotal will continue business as usual as it looks to open order for the Helix eVTOLs very soon.