NASA is currently working on a project to together with the aviation industry to make advance design and modelling tools for future aircraft that make use of Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) system. It’s also seeking proposals for ground and flight demonstrations for subsonic aircraft with integrated megawatt-class powertrain systems.
The company wants to showcase the systems in flight, with an intension to introduce EAP tech into global fleets by 2035. It’s major target for EAP use are in smaller airplanes like turboprops, regional jets, and single aisle aircraft. The deadline for proposals is April 20th.
NASA claims that its studies have shown that the electrification of aircraft propulsion can have huge impact on reducing energy use and carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions, moreover, electric motors produce less emissions that contribute to climate change.
Most people feel this change will be good. In January, Boeing vowed to to fly all its planes on 100 percent sustainable fuels (made from vegetable oil, animal fats and agricultural waste) by 2030. NASA appointed its first-ever senior climate advisor earlier this month, who is tasked with working with the Biden administration on its climate plan.
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