OUR SOLUTION

Hybrid-Electric Revolution

A comprehensive solution that addresses every challenge with proven technology and intelligent design

POWER SUPPLY CHALLENGES

Limitations for All-Electric Aircraft

Understanding the fundamental limitations of current battery and fuel cell technologies in aviation

Energy Density Comparison

Jet A / Gasoline

12,000

Wh/kg

Li-ion Battery

250

Wh/kg

(current)

Li-ion Battery

400

Wh/kg

(projected 2035)

H₂ Fuel Cell

280

Wh/kg

(system level)

Battery Challenges

Weight Penalty

Batteries are 48x heavier than gasoline for the same energy, severely limiting range and payload

Limited Improvement

Even with optimistic 2035 projections (400 Wh/kg), batteries remain 30x heavier than fuel

Charging Infrastructure

Requires significant time and infrastructure investment for recharging between flights

Fuel Cell Challenges

Low Efficiency

Only 50% efficient with extreme waste heat generation, making thermal management critical

Altitude Degradation

Performance degrades significantly at altitude due to reduced oxygen availability

No Infrastructure

Hydrogen storage, transport, and refueling infrastructure is virtually nonexistent in general aviation

Technology Timeline

2024

Current State

250 Wh/kg batteries

2030

Near Term

~300 Wh/kg projected

2035

Optimistic Target

400 Wh/kg (still 30x heavier)

Key Insight: Even with significant technological advances, batteries and fuel cells face fundamental physics limitations that make pure electric aviation impractical for most general aviation applications. Hybrid-electric solutions offer the best path forward today.

OUR TECHNOLOGY

Key Features

Our hybrid-electric engine combines the best of piston and electric propulsion

Crankshaft Integration

Electric motor integrates directly into certified piston engine via crankshaft coupling, ensuring seamless power delivery, tighter footprint, lower vibration and higher transmission efficiency.

Fuel Flexibility

Uses widely available, lead-free, low-cost automotive fuel as well as existing avgas, eliminating dependence on hazardous leaded fuel.

Performance Gains

Achieves 40% fuel savings using current energy storage technology and 50% longer time between overhauls (TBOs), dramatically reducing operating costs.

Enhanced Safety

Built-in electric motor redundancy enhances flight safety during combustion failure, providing critical backup power.

Accelerated Certification

Use of type certified components and designed for the STC certification pathway, reducing cost and time to market by half.

AI-POWERED INTELLIGENCE

Real-Time Edge AI Control

Our proprietary AI control system continuously optimizes engine performance across all flight phases, learning from operational data to maximize efficiency and extend engine lifespan.

Intelligent Optimization

Real-time management of throttle, fuel mixture, and electric assist adapts to changing flight phases including climb, cruise, and descent.

Predictive Maintenance

Learns from operational data to predict engine wear, extend lifespan, and support preventive maintenance scheduling.

Cockpit Integration

Seamlessly integrates with cockpit systems to support pilot decisions and provide comprehensive diagnostics in real-time.