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Wright Electric Announces First Steps of Electric Propulsion Testing

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Wright Electric, a world leader in electric propulsion for large commercial aircraft, today announced the launch of its Wright Electric Aircraft Engine Test Cell (WEAETC).

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  • Wright Electric, a world leader in electric propulsion for large commercial aircraft, today announced the launch of its Wright Electric Aircraft Engine Test Cell (WEAETC).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424050421/en/
    Wright Electric Announces First Steps of Electric Propulsion Testing (Photo: Business Wire)
    Founded in 2016, Wright’s goal is to decarbonize the aerospace industry.
  • For example, Wright recently tested its industry-leading electric motor to over 1 megawatt and is planning for altitude testing at the NASA Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) .
  • Through rigorous testing and analysis at the WEAETC, Wright aims to validate the thermal and dynamic stability of Wright's Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU), which is notably quieter than conventional engines.

Wright Electric and Columbia University Receive U.S. Department of Energy Award for Ultra-Lightweight Battery Development

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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"ARPA-E is continuing to catalyze entire new industries with the PROPEL-1K program," said Jeff Engler, CEO at Wright Electric.

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  • "ARPA-E is continuing to catalyze entire new industries with the PROPEL-1K program," said Jeff Engler, CEO at Wright Electric.
  • "We are excited to work with Columbia University to push the boundaries of battery technology and to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions."
  • Wright works with leading groups such as NASA, Y Combinator, The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • The company’s proprietary batteries are designed to be 4x more energy dense than the lithium ion batteries that power today’s electric vehicles.

Wright Electric Successfully Validates Motor Safety Through Altitude Simulated Partial Discharge Testing

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Wright Electric Inc., a world leader in advanced motor, generator, and inverter technologies, announced today that they successfully tested their motor in the Wright Lab at a simulated atmosphere equivalent to 43,000 feet of altitude without Potential Discharge (PD).

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  • Wright Electric Inc., a world leader in advanced motor, generator, and inverter technologies, announced today that they successfully tested their motor in the Wright Lab at a simulated atmosphere equivalent to 43,000 feet of altitude without Potential Discharge (PD).
  • Conducted at 1,000 volts, this test sets the stage for simulated altitude testing at the NASA NEAT facility later this year.
  • When electric motors run at high voltages, the insulation surrounding the conductive components is subjected to electric stress.
  • For more information about Wright Electric and its innovative projects, please visit https://www.weflywright.com/ or reach out to Jill Gottlieb at [email protected] .

Wright Electric and CT Axter Aerospace Successfully Complete Maiden Flight of 800 kW Hybrid-Electric Crop Duster Aircraft, Wright Achieves 1.2 MW in Electric Propulsion Unit

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Wright also announced that its industry-leading electric propulsion unit has achieved 1.2 megawatts (MW) of peak shaft horsepower and 1.1 MW continuous power output.

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  • Wright also announced that its industry-leading electric propulsion unit has achieved 1.2 megawatts (MW) of peak shaft horsepower and 1.1 MW continuous power output.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114111644/en/
    The hybrid-electric crop duster aircraft is the result of a collaborative effort between Wright Electric and its Spanish partner, Axter Aerospace.
  • Key Highlights of the Electric Propulsion Unit:
    - 2 MW Electric Propulsion Unit: Designed to decarbonize the regional jet and large turboprop sectors.
  • ABOUT WRIGHT: Wright Electric Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based company working to decarbonize the industries that are hardest to decarbonize.

Wright Electric Announces Details of Powertrain Development for the Wright Spirit Aircraft

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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On the heels of the Wright Spirit launch announcement, the company has announced the launch of the Joint Technical Assessment Phase (JTAP).

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  • On the heels of the Wright Spirit launch announcement, the company has announced the launch of the Joint Technical Assessment Phase (JTAP).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211108005950/en/
    The JTAP is an important phase in an aircraft development program, says Jeff Engler, CEO of Wright Electric.
  • Key deliverables of the JTAP include:
    Determining the ultimate architecture, aircraft and technology path for the development aircraft and market entry.
  • Wright Electric, Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based company developing the worlds first family of zero-emissions commercial aircraft.

Wright Electric Launches the Wright Spirit – The World’s First Zero-Emissions Airliner for the Regional Jet Market

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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The Wright Spirit will incorporate Wrights megawatt-class electric propulsion system and serve the 100-passenger market for one-hour flights.

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  • The Wright Spirit will incorporate Wrights megawatt-class electric propulsion system and serve the 100-passenger market for one-hour flights.
  • Aviation has committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but Wright is committed to a 100% reduction in all emissions starting in 2026, said Jeff Engler, CEO of Wright.
  • Because we built the world's largest aerospace propulsive powertrain, we can build the world's largest zero-emissions retrofit directly serving the world's busiest routes."
  • Wright Electric, Inc. (Wright) is a U.S.-based company developing the worlds first family of zero-emissions commercial aircraft.

Building the foundation for a cleaner future: Wright has demonstrated next-generation inverter technology for transport-category zero-emissions aircraft

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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Its purpose is to convert the DC power from batteries to the AC power required by the propulsion system\xe2\x80\x99s electric motors.

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  • Its purpose is to convert the DC power from batteries to the AC power required by the propulsion system\xe2\x80\x99s electric motors.
  • Wright has now demonstrated the first such system for large zero-emissions aircraft.
  • Over the coming months, Wright will be making additional announcements regarding the progress of our integrated propulsion system.
  • By focusing its resources on the technological and component challenges to electrification, Wright Electric is establishing the path towards a carbon-free aviation footprint.