Rolls-Royce Sets Electric Airplane Speed Record
The Spirit of Innovation from Rolls-Royce set tentative speed records for an electric airplane this month.
The Spirit of Innovation from Rolls-Royce set tentative speed records for an electric airplane this month.
Rolls Royce has completed a 15 minute test flight of its battery powered airplane.
Rolls-Royce with its Power Systems business has set up a new organizational unit “Power Lab” to focus on innovative and net zero carbon drive and energy solutions. The Power Lab will concentrate on the development of cutting-edge technologies for the marine and infrastructure sectors, with a strong emphasis on fuel cell systems and the production and deployment of synthetic fuels.
Tecnam has revealed a new hybrid-electric technology aircraft demonstrator with a Rolls-Royce and Rotax propulsion system.
Air mobility is the topic of the day at the Farnborough International Airshow. Rolls-Royce is there too, showing what it has in mind for an air taxi concept using today’s technology.