Collins Aerospace Advances Hybrid-Electric Propulsion with Successful Motor Tests
Collins Aerospace has reached a significant milestone in its development of a hybrid-electric propulsion system. The company successfully completed the first ground tests of its 1-megawatt electric motor and controller. This system is a key component for Pratt & Whitney Canada's regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator. The next phase involves integrating the electric motor with a fuel-burning engine on a De Havilland Dash 8-100 test aircraft. The project aims to reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions by up to 30 percent, with flight tests planned to begin soon.
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