MIT team developing 1MW motor for electric aviation
Green Car Congress
JUNE 10, 2023
A team of MIT engineers is developing a 1MW motor that could be a key stepping stone toward electrifying larger aircraft. Instead, a light-weight titanium rim is used to retain the permanent magnets. The project is sponsored by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The model matches FEA and experimental data within 5%.
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