Korean scientists present a copper-free motor that uses carbon nanotube wires, promising lighter and greener energy.
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Silicon carbide-based motor drive enables a smaller, lighter electric aircraft engine
A hybrid Cessna 337 taxied down a Southern California runway and lifted into the air. The plane, a type commonly used as an air taxi between islands, had a traditional gas-powered motor in the nose ...
Hybrid aircraft require compact, lightweight power systems, where every kilogram matters. The SiC inverter converts battery DC to AC for the rear motor. The reduced size and weight not only free space ...
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New silicon-powered electric motor cuts hybrid plane weight, helps them fly farther
A hybrid Cessna 337 in California completed a successful test flight using a silicon carbide-based inverter developed by the ...
The nine-month project will investigate current and future applications for electric motors, their requirements for armouring sleeves and provide technological insights. Companies interested in the ...
Aerospace engineers designed a 1-megawatt electrical motor that is a stepping stone toward electrifying the largest aircraft. Aviation's huge carbon footprint could shrink significantly with ...
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