Cryogen-Free Superconducting Motor Could Ease Aircraft Electrification

Hinetics' superconducting electric motor
Credit: Hinetics
Superconducting motors are viewed as a promising long-term solution to the electrification of large commercial aircraft, but they are most often paired with liquid hydrogen—and with all the development, certification and operational challenges that brings. U.S. startup Hinetics has demonstrated the...
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