Solar Impulse spin off to develop electric propulsion technology for the aviation industry
André Borschberg, one of the designers and pilots of the two Solar
Impulse airplanes - the second of which flew around the world using just solar
power - has co-founded H55. The spin out company will develop electric
propulsion for the aviation industry.
Borschberg said: "I am very excited to be part of this initiative as
electric propulsion offers numerous opportunities for future air transportation
which is cleaner, quieter, safer and more affordable."
H55 will focus on the entire propulsion chain starting from the
energy source and its management, right through thrust and power, as well as
pilot interface and all control systems. It's electric demonstrator aircraft,
aEro1, has successfully flown more than 50 hours with a battery endurance
exceeding more than one hour.
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