Collins Aerospace Takes Steps Toward the Next Power Grid
The Grid will tackle issues critical to electrical propulsion, including weight, power density, thermal loss, and high-voltage distribution.
UTC's Project 804 re-engined de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 will be the first to take advantage of Collins Aerospace's new Grid lab.
UTC's Project 804 re-engined de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 will be the first to take advantage of Collins Aerospace's new Grid lab.

Eyeing the future of hybrid and electric-powered aircraft, Collins Aerospace yesterday revealed its plan to establish a $50 million, 25,000-sq-ft lab, called “the Grid,” that will pull together expertise throughout the company and its parent United Technologies Corp. to make step changes toward electric flight.


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