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Startups will beat incumbents in the race to electrify the aviation sector
Analyst Insight | November 09, 2020
As outlined in Lux's global aviation emissions forecast, the global aviation sector contributes approximately 11% of the world's total transportation sector CO2 emissions. CO2 emissions will continue to rise in conjunction with increasing global air travel demand, necessitating interventions aimed ... Not part of subscription
H3X leverages 3D printing to improve electric motor efficiency
Case Study | March 31, 2021
Electric motors can hardly be considered a new technology, as the devices form a crucial link between mechanical and electrical energy in nearly all parts of the industrial world. However, despite their age, the push for electrification of transportation has created a need for improved electric ... Not part of subscription
Uber's partnership with Arrival could be the key to electrifying its platform
Case Study | May 27, 2021
As cities push to decarbonize urban environments, Uber's role in urban transportation poses a serious challenge. A growing body of evidence suggests that ride‑hailing increases emissions compared to not only public transit but even conventional car ownership. Uber has set a target to electrify all ... Not part of subscription
by Chloe Holzinger
Although news outlets are hailing the concept design as "surprisingly down-to-earth" and "realistic," these terms simply refer to the Nexus' hybrid-electric powertrain and lack of fully autonomous capabilities. While these features will certainly enable the Nexus to have a longer range than all-electric VTOLs and avoid some regulatory barriers; particularly in the U.S., the turbine engine will add significantly to the Nexus' noise emission profile, and the pilot requirement will force air taxi service operators to increase prices for passengers. Therefore, these factors may limit the Nexus' ability to operate as a true air taxi, and Bell may ultimately sell the Nexus to the military rather than Uber Elevate.
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