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Are Electric Launches the Future of Navy Aircraft?

Are Electric Launches the Future of Navy Aircraft?

Electromagnetic launching systems are compact, efficient, and adaptable to aircraft size and weight. However, the system design may still need…


Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the battery needs of electric aircraft and expands wireless electric vehicle charging.


Testing Simulator Aids Sustainable Jet Fuel Development

Testing Simulator Aids Sustainable Jet Fuel Development

NREL is developing an accurate way to model and predict the performance of sustainable jet fuels that will result in a low-carbon aviation future.


High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

A bidirectional mobile charging unit will serve high-power batteries in Pratt & Whitney’s upcoming hybrid-electric flight demonstrator.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
NASA To Test High-Performance Batteries for Advanced Air Mobility

NASA To Test High-Performance Batteries for Advanced Air Mobility

Archer Aviation’s lithium-ion battery cells will be tested under extreme conditions to ensure the highest safety for advanced air mobility and…


News Feb 05, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Flying Cars Take Center Stage at CES 2024

Flying Cars Take Center Stage at CES 2024

Debuts from Supernal and Xpeng demonstrate that eVTOLs and flying cars are coming sooner than expected. EEPower covers the latest onsite from CES.


News Jan 18, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

How the Energy Mix Impacts Hydrogen’s Sustainability for Aviation

The value of hydrogen as a sustainable aviation fuel depends on the weight of renewables in the electric grid. Using Chicago’s O’Hare…


News Oct 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
NASA’s Sulfur Selenium Solid-State Battery Promising for Electric Aviation

NASA’s Sulfur Selenium Solid-State Battery Promising for Electric Aviation

NASA’s commitment to sustainable aviation continues with a prototype battery that boasts 500 watt-hours per kilogram energy density. 


Nuclear Fusion Engine Designed to Speed Space Flight Starts Construction

Nuclear Fusion Engine Designed to Speed Space Flight Starts Construction

British aerospace startup Pulsar Fusion aims to speed up space travel with its fusion-powered rocket engine, which recently started construction in…


News Jul 31, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Airbus, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on SiC/GaN Aircraft Electrification Initiatives

Airbus, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on SiC/GaN Aircraft Electrification Initiatives

Airbus and STMicroelectronics will collaborate on research and development initiatives designed to create more efficient, lighter-weight power…


News Jul 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

Moving an aircraft through the air takes a lot of power—engineers at MIT are developing an electric motor that might be able to do the job.


Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

The carmaker and the California-based aerospace startup are moving toward manufacturing an all-electric VTOL commuter aircraft.


CATL Condensed Battery Could Make Electric Aviation Possible

CATL Condensed Battery Could Make Electric Aviation Possible

An energy density roughly twice that of conventional lithium-ion batteries could also improve EV range and performance.


eVTOLs: The Connector Challenge

eVTOLs: The Connector Challenge

This article examines the changing and developing landscape of electrical vertical take-off and landing vehicles and connectors that optimize size,…


Flying the Friendly (Electric) Skies

Flying the Friendly (Electric) Skies

United Airlines is teaming with Archer Aviation to create electrically powered commuter flights from downtown Chicago to O’Hare Airport. 


Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Could hydrogen fuel cells be the sustainable savior industries battling climate change have been looking for?


High-voltage, 3-phase Power Modules Reduce Size, Weight, Design Time in MEA Apps

High-voltage, 3-phase Power Modules Reduce Size, Weight, Design Time in MEA Apps

Three-phase bridge power modules from Microchip use high-voltage SiC and IGBT switches to power More Electric Aircraft applications.


new products Feb 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
eVTOLs Showing a Bright Future

eVTOLs Showing a Bright Future

A new study has shown optimism for an industry that is about to take off.


United Airlines Invests in Battery Developer to Cut Ground Emissions

United Airlines Invests in Battery Developer to Cut Ground Emissions

United Airlines has invested in a company developing sodium-ion batteries, an alternative to lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. The move supports…


High-flying Drone Industry: Where It’s Hovering, Where It’s Going

High-flying Drone Industry: Where It’s Hovering, Where It’s Going

Drones and drone technology have zoomed beyond military and government applications to make deep forays into the private sector. Here are the most…


tech insights Dec 21, 2022 by Jay Miller