GE strike agreement with US military to test hybrid electric motor technology

GE Aviation recently announced funding from the U.S. Military Research Laboratory to develop hybrid electric motors for future aircraft. Partner site Aviacionline reports.

According to the North American manufacturer, the ARC-STEP project focuses on research, development, testing and evaluation of one MW (MW) power generation plant (motor), which further enhances technologies applicable to the military future vertical lift (FVL). , The new family of military helicopters for the U.S. Armed Forces.

“The ARC-STEP is powered by a GE-powered electric engine powered by a GE CT7 engine. The test will take place at GE’s research campus in.The company said in a statement.

Similarly, GE points out that this agreement to work with the military took place shortly after the company was selected by NASA for the aircraft disclosure project. Electric, which marks a great moment for GE to enhance its experience and research in hybrid systems.

Engine manufacturers play a key role in decorbonizing the aerospace industry. This is not enough to build efficient engines that use conventional fossil fuels. The introduction of hybrid-electric propulsion systems may be an important step towards zero emission.