U.S. Air Force Backs VerdeGo’s Turbine-Based Hybrid Powerplant

VerdeGo is preparing to ground test a prototype of its turboshaft-based hybrid-electric powerplant.

Credit: VerdeGo Aero
Startup VerdeGo Aero has been awarded a U.S. Air Force contract to advance development of a turbine-based hybrid-electric powerplant. Ground testing of the first prototype is planned to begin in May. The $1.24 million Phase 2 small business innovation research contract has been awarded to Daytona...
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