e-Power Technology

eVTOL from Joby Aviation Flies Toward Air Taxi Service & Mass Production Backed by Toyota 

Powered by six permanent-magnet motors and fueled by either battery power or hydrogen, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft by Joby Aviation are taking to the skies in strategic test flights. In Japan, Toyota has stepped up its collaboration with the company in the form of a fresh $500 million investment while in Dubai a new air taxi terminal is taking shape.  […]

Electromagnetics

Airbus Engineers Advance Cryogenic Superconductivity for Flight Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells 

Carefully winding their cryogenically-cooled permanent magnet motor with superconducting tape instead of copper magnet wire, Airbus engineers in France have been meeting with success in their efforts to develop an electric propulsion system for aircraft that be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The team powered-on their 500 kilowatt powertrain at the system’s core recently, marking a breakthrough in their quest to marry hydrogen-powered fuel cells and superconductivity for game-changing flight propulsion. […]

News

ABB Launches Energy-Efficient Motor and Inverter Package for Electric Buses

ABB recently launched an innovative new package, consisting of AMXE250 motor and HES580 inverter, tailored for electric buses. The new propulsion package, designed to work in harmony for a more efficient, reliable, and readily available solution for the industry, marks a significant leap forward in cleaner, more sustainable transportation options. […]