EAG and University of Nottingham partner up
Published by Bella Weetch,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
The Electric Aviation Group (EAG) and the University of Nottingham have confirmed their intention to create Hydrogen Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems (H2EPS) Ltd – a joint venture (JV) to develop and commercialise kW – MW class electric propulsion systems (superconducting and non-superconducting) for aerospace and non-aerospace applications.
H2EPS Ltd will initially be focused on developing and commercialising two MW-class electric propulsion systems for future hybrid, all-electric and hydrogen-electric aircraft applications with the mission of fast-tracking the decarbonisation of the aviation sector.
EAG will deliver the world’s first true zero (i.e. zero carbon and NOx emissions) 90-seater hydrogen hybrid-electric regional aircraft (H2ERA). H2ERA’s key enabling technologies are being developed through best in class industrial, academic and financial partnerships. The company has recently secured investments from Falko and CityJet. It has also recently signed a collaboration agreement with Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, which has multi-layered strategic business and technical capabilities to support development of unique and proprietary Future Flight technologies.
The University of Nottingham has world-leading capabilities and facilities in power electronics and electrical machines for aerospace applications and has previously demonstrated aircraft propulsion drive systems up to 4 MW/5 MVA.
When formed, H2EPS Ltd will combine EAG and the University’s unique complementary capabilities and intellectual property to develop and commercialise electric propulsion systems products and services. EAG will provide access to a commercially viable aircraft programme and business leadership, while University of Nottingham will provide cutting-edge electric propulsion research expertise, capability and experience.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/28122021/eag-and-university-of-nottingham-partner-up/
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