Honeywell to Unveil Hybrid-Electric Turbogenerator for Electric Aircraft

Honeywell will debut its prototype hybrid-electric turbocharger at the HAI Heli-Expo in March. The engine is a showcase for the company’s expanding presence in the urban air mobility market.
The prototype combines Honeywell’s existing, flight-proven Honeywell HTS900 engine with two compact electric generators capable of providing 200 kilowatts together–enough to power 40 homes running the air conditioner on a hot summer day. The engine will burn conventional fuel or biofuel to eith…


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