Nottingham university to lead hybrid-electric propulsion research projects
The University of Nottingham will head three research projects under a UK clean energy funding programme, one of which covers hybrid-electric propulsion for future narrowbody aircraft.
The University of Nottingham will lead three research and development projects under a British funding programme for clean energy and propulsion technology. The wider programme in the East Midlands is worth 20 million pounds, about 23 million euros, and is financed by UK Research and Innovation.
The three projects led by Nottingham total 13.6 million pounds. One will develop and test hybrid-electric propulsion technology for the next generation of short- and medium-haul aircraft. Under the Next Generation Single-Aisle Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Challenge, new propulsion concepts are to be tested against the requirements of large aircraft manufacturers.
A second project supports start-ups and young companies in turning research results into marketable products, while the third is intended to help regional suppliers adopt digital, automated and lower-emission manufacturing processes. An additional 3.2 million pounds from a regional investment programme is available for that work.
The universities of Derby, Loughborough and Nottingham Trent are taking part in the programme alongside Nottingham, as are industrial partners.
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- aerotelegraph.comUniversität Nottingham entwickelt Hybridantriebe für künftige Kurzstreckenflugzeuge