A hybrid Cessna 337 taxied down a Southern California runway and lifted into the air. The plane, a type commonly used as an ...

The UA Power Group designed a silicon carbide-based motor drive for the hybrid version of a plane commonly used as an air ...

The plane, equipped with both a gas-powered engine and an electric motor, demonstrated that a smaller and more efficient ...

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 ...

Ships, airplanes, wind turbines and electric vehicles rely on electric motors to operate. Since these motors are typically made with rare earth materials, they come with a multitude of environmental ...

An electric motor which, by harnessing the ” idle ” current in an alternating current, gives 30% to 50% more mechanical power and will save over $100,000,000 yearly if put into general use, was ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The current Holy Grail for EVs is to exceed 500 miles of range. It ...

There's no replacement for displacement. An adage that's been around as long as the combustion engine, really. But these age-old sayings don't really apply anymore when it comes to electric motors.