Articles tagged with "hybrid-electric"
Chinese extended-range EV offers 755-mile range, 98% drive efficiency
China’s BAIC Group premium EV brand Arcfox has launched the Alpha T5 Extended Range Edition, its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and a significant advancement in its electrification strategy. This mid-size SUV features CATL’s advanced Freevoy battery system, offering a pure electric range of about 134 miles and a total range up to 755 miles. The vehicle delivers strong performance with acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds (when fully charged) and supports fast charging, replenishing the battery from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes. Its powertrain achieves high efficiencies, including 40% thermal efficiency, 95% generator efficiency, and 98% electric drive efficiency, alongside an estimated fuel economy of 45 mpg. The Alpha T5 EREV incorporates advanced technologies to enhance comfort and reduce noise, such as range extender start-stop technology that lowers startup and shutdown vibrations by up to 33% and 25%, respectively
energyelectric-vehiclesbattery-technologyhybrid-electricfast-chargingenergy-efficiencyautomotive-innovationUS: World’s first microwave-armed robot zaps drone swarms in seconds
The United States defense firms Epirus and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) have jointly unveiled the world’s first autonomous robotic system armed with high-power microwave (HPM) technology designed to counter drone swarms rapidly and precisely. Named the Leonidas Autonomous Robotic (Leonidas AR), the system integrates Epirus’ Leonidas HPM weapon with GDLS’s 10-ton hybrid-electric tracked unmanned ground vehicle (TRX). This mobile platform can disable multiple hostile drones simultaneously within seconds by emitting bursts of weaponized electromagnetic interference, offering a “one-to-many engagement capability” that minimizes collateral damage compared to conventional kinetic air-defense methods. The Leonidas AR system is software-defined, allowing operators to adjust output frequencies, create safe zones, and update performance remotely, enhancing adaptability across diverse mission requirements. The TRX vehicle provides robust mobility and autonomy, capable of traveling over 300 miles on a single charge at speeds up to 45 mph, with all-terrain capability and 360-degree radar sensing
robotautonomous-vehiclehigh-power-microwavedrone-defenseAI-enhancedhybrid-electricunmanned-ground-vehicleLockheed’s new drone can take off like helicopter, cruise like jet
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has introduced the Nomad family of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones, featuring a twin-proprotor design that combines helicopter-like vertical agility with the speed and range of fixed-wing aircraft. This scalable drone series can be tailored from small Group 3 UAS to sizes comparable to a Black Hawk helicopter, enabling runway-independent operations for diverse missions including reconnaissance, light attack, contested logistics, and humanitarian aid. The Nomad drones are designed to operate alongside crewed aircraft to enhance situational awareness, logistics, and strike capabilities, particularly in challenging environments like the Indo-Pacific region. The Nomad family incorporates Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy technology, developed with DARPA, which enables autonomous route planning, obstacle avoidance, and mission execution. The initial Nomad 50 prototype, with a 10.3-foot wingspan, demonstrated strong aerodynamic performance and vertical lift in 2025 flight tests, and a larger Nomad 100 variant is expected to
robotdroneautonomous-aircraftVTOLhybrid-electricaerospace-technologymilitary-technologyGE Aerospace to invest $300M in Beta Technologies to pair up on hybrid-electric power
GE Aerospace is set to invest $300 million in Beta Technologies, an electric aviation startup, to jointly develop a hybrid-electric turbogenerator for next-generation aircraft. This strategic partnership aims to combine GE’s extensive experience in jet and turboprop engines with Beta’s expertise in high-performance electric propulsion. The hybrid system is expected to enhance aircraft range, payload capacity, and overall performance by integrating traditional turbine technology with electric power, reflecting growing industry interest in hybrid solutions within the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector. Beta Technologies is also advancing certification efforts for its Alia aircraft, which includes both conventional take-off and landing and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) variants. If the investment is approved, Beta’s total funding will reach $1.45 billion, with GE joining other major investors like Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund and Fidelity. Additionally, GE will gain the right to appoint a director to Beta’s board, underscoring its commitment to hybrid-electric aviation technologies and signaling a
energyhybrid-electricaerospaceelectric-propulsionturbopropaviation-technologyeVTOLHybrid electric Airscooter takes flight in first-ever manned air test
The hybrid-electric Airscooter, a personal VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft designed for solo travel, recently completed its first manned flight on June 7, 2025, with founder Franky Zapata at the controls. This milestone follows a development timeline that began with the concept reveal in June 2023, progressing through unmanned test flights and system refinements to ensure stability and reliability. The Airscooter is notable for its compliance with FAA Part 103 ultralight regulations, allowing operation without a formal pilot’s license after a brief training program involving virtual reality and flight simulators, making it accessible to everyday users. The Airscooter features a compact, stable design measuring approximately 11 feet in length and width and 8 feet tall, with an upright frame enhancing maneuverability. Its hybrid propulsion system combines electric motors for takeoff and low-altitude flight with a gasoline engine that activates once airborne, enabling flight durations of up to two hours—
energyhybrid-electricVTOLelectric-motorsgasoline-enginefly-by-wirepersonal-air-vehicleElectric HyBrid Passenger Plane In Development: The ES-30 - CleanTechnica
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