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Smart, Light, Compact Motor and Controller Improve Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion
Aeristech is providing its electric motor and controller technology to support ZeroAvia's new hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system for aircraft.
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Aeristech's power dense electric motors and controllers are to be integrated into hybrid propulsion systems for aircraft, such as that hydrogen-based system being developed by ZeroAvia. (Photo: Aeristech)

Electric motor specialist Aeristech is establishing a new development and test facility in the UK. In a December 18 announcement, the company also confirmed it is joining the government-backed HyFlyer II sustainable aviation program, with its electric motors having been selected to form part of the hydrogen-electric propulsion systems ZeroAvia is developing to convert turbine-powered aircraft.

Aeristech, which has experience in the electrification of automotive superchargers, has been awarded £2.7 million ($3.5 million) in government funding from the Aerospace Technology Institute, which this week also awarded ZeroAvia a £12.3 million grant for its HyFlyer II work. The expanded Aeristech facility at Leamington Spa in the Midlands region of England will create 60 skilled jobs.