Project Notice |
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| PNR | 61500 |
| Project Name | 2nd Generation Motor for Large Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems |
| Project Detail | Wright Electric will design a high-efficiency and torque-dense electric powertrain that combines innovations in integrated cooling, power electronics, and rotor design. Co-developing these critical elements will enable Wright to achieve the target efficiency and weight metric and lead to a scalable solution. The design will create a high-performance motor without sacrificing safety or the use of existing manufacturing techniques. The team plans to use an aggressive in-slot cooling strategy coupled with a high-frequency inverter whose efficiency may exceed 99.5%. The unique innovations across the electric engine will push forward the development of all-electric aircraft. Potential Impact: The ASCEND program has the potential to accelerate innovations and cause disruptive changes in the emerging electric aviation field. |
| Funded By | Self-Funded |
| Sector | Entertainment |
| Country | United States , Northern America |
| Project Value | USD 1,961,474 |
Contact Information |
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| Company Name | Wright Electric |
| Address | ARPA-E Program Director: Dr. Peter de Bock Project Contact: Colin Tschida Press and General Inquiries Email: ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov Project Contact Email: colin.tschida@weflywright.com |
| Web Site | https://arpa-e.energy.gov/technologies/projects/2nd-generation-motor-large-electric-aircraft-propulsion-systems |
