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Breakthrough Superconducting Motor from Toshiba Being Applied to Hydrogen Flight with Airbus; Ships & Space Envisioned Next 

As the aviation industry works toward the ambitious goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, the shift to sustainable aviation fuel such as hydrogen is gaining momentum. However, truly effective reductions in the environmental impacts of aviation likely require innovation that goes beyond fuel to embrace the entire aircraft system.  […]

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magniX Develops “E-Engine” for Helicopters 

magniX, a company focused on powering the electric aviation revolution, has launched a new range of lightweight, high-speed “electric engines” for helicopters. The HeliStorm engines are basically permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors designed for rotorcraft from […]

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Researchers Design Cryogenic Storage & Delivery System for H2 Aircraft 

Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have designed a cryogenic liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges at once by enabling hydrogen to be used as a clean fuel and also as a built-in cooling medium for critical power systems aboard electric-powered aircraft. The research was conducted at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory which is headquartered at FSU in Tallahasee. 
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YASA and Lamborghini Unveil High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology 

Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled the Temerario, the legendary Italian marque’s new twin-turbo V8 hybrid super sports car. Core to the performance are permanent-magnet axial flux motors built with short copper windings optimized to deliver high torque that is as much four times that of other EV motors. […]

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Sikorsky Looks to Future Family of VTOL Aircraft  

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, unveiled on February 27 its plan to build, test and fly a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX / VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration. The design is the first in a series of large, next generation VTOL aircraft that range from more traditional helicopters to winged configurations. They will feature varying degrees of electrification and an advanced autonomy system for optionally piloted flight. […]