hybrid-electric
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Advanced / Transformational Technology
U.S. Army Awards $1.7 Million Contract to LiquidPiston for Hybrid Electric Engine Development
The Army this week awarded a Phase II contract of $1.7 million to the company LiquidPiston. The contract follows LiquidPiston’s successful completion of a Phase I xTechSearch Small Business Innovation […]
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Army
Army Interest in Electric Aircraft Tied to More Powerful Batteries
SAN JOSE, Calif.–Advancements in electric power and battery density are catching the Army’s eye but aren’t yet ready for prime-time in military aviation, according to Brig. Gen. Walter Rugen, director […]
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International
Embraer and Brazilian Air Force to Study Joint Development of Hybrid-Electric Military Aircraft
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (BAF) signed an MoU to study the potential development of a hybrid-electric military aircraft for light transport applications. After receiving the first Embraer KC-390 […]
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