Analyst Insight | April 02, 2020
The past few years have seen growing interest in electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle development, as the technology hopes to offer relief from increasingly congested urban transportation environments while also capitalizing on the electrification movement spurred by efforts to ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | April 08, 2020
The investment in the Richmond BC facility includes expanded production of its 20 MWh to 50 MWh battery pack, Blue Whale. Corvus Energy expects to begin shipping its products from the Richmond plant in 2021. Canada's National Research Council contributed to the investment to drive R&D efforts. ... To read more, click here.
Company Profile | August 17, 2020
Ampaire is developing a scalable electric‑hybrid powertrain platform for small passenger and cargo aircraft; its modified six‑seater plane is currently capable of flight routes of less than 100 miles, but the company is targeting 200+ miles for hybrid operation The company is retrofitting its ... Not part of subscription
by Chloe Herrera
In 2017, Rolls-Royce and Airbus launched the E-Fan X hybrid-electric flight demonstration project. Since completing key milestones earlier in 2020, the E-Fan X was scheduled to begin test flights in 2021. However, it had yet to incorporate the hybrid-electric propulsion system. In the wake of major disruptions to the aviation industry due to COVID-19, cutting of a resource-intensive joint program is expected. Both companies cited an improved knowledge of hybrid-electric propulsion systems, CO2 emissions reduction, and future certification and regulatory acceptance for future technology. Clients should expect smaller-scale future electrification efforts from both companies, but only when the aviation industry is more secure.
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