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Airbus Proposes Cryogenic Electric Propulsion for Large Aircraft
Airbus is evaluating cryogenically-cooled super-efficient electric power systems in its ASCEND program to boost performance and power density of electric propulsion in large scale, low-emission aircraft. ASCEND’s ground testing includes a 500 KW powertrain made up of superconducting cables, a cryogenically cooled motor control unit and a superconducting motor. This complements other research on use of liquid hydrogen in onboard fuel cells. Airbus has provided an overview of cryogenic electric propulsion on its website. Diagrams...
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