British airline EasyJet and engineering company Rolls-Royce have run a commercial aircraft engine on hydrogen in what they claim is a “world first”, potentially paving the way for the decarbonisation of plane travel. The companies trialled the engine in a ground test at the UK Defence Ministry’s Boscombe Down aircraft testing site using renewably-made green […]
Hyundai, Rolls-Royce tie up for air mobility with electric propulsion – EQ Mag Pro
According to Hyundai, the partnership will leverage Rolls-Royce’s aviation and certification capabilities and its own hydrogen fuel cell technologies and industrialization capability. CHENNAI: South Korea’s automotive major Hyundai Motor Group and Rolls-Royce have teamed up to bring out an all electric propulsion and hydrogen fuel cell technology-powered air mobility. According to Hyundai, the partnership will leverage […]
Rolls-Royce keen to partner with Indian Navy for future electric warship requirements
As part of the UKs upcoming Carrier Strike Group tour, Rolls-Royce is all set to showcase to Indian Navy customers its capabilities to design, build, and deliver customised power and propulsion solutions for India’s naval modernisation requirements. The company also expressed its keenness to explore opportunities for partnering with the Navy with end-to-end solutions for […]
AFRICA: Rolls-Royce Invests in Kowry Energy’s Off-Grid Solar Systems
Rolls-Royce Power Systems has invested in Kowry Energy. The German start-up finances and builds decentralised solar systems with storage for commercial customers and rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Kowry Energy has a new ally in its expansion strategy in sub-Saharan Africa. The Berlin-based start-up has just received an investment from Rolls-Royce Power Systems, a German […]
Rolls-Royce to Invest £80M in Electric Aircraft Energy Storage Development
Rolls-Royce is planning an £80 million investment over the next decade into the development of energy storage systems (ESS) that will enable electric aircraft to fly over 100 miles (160 kilometers) on a single charge. “We are developing a portfolio of energy storage solutions to complement our electrical propulsion systems,” commented Rob Watson, Director of […]
Ola Electric Hires Wayne Burgess as Head of Vehicle Design
The announcement comes just days after the company revealed plans to take its electric scooter to international markets, including countries such as France, Italy and Germany, during the current financial year. BENGALURU : Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer Ola Electric on Tuesday announced the appointment of Wayne Burgess, as the head of vehicle design for its […]
Rolls-Royce to supply battery storage for microgrid on Cook Island
The batteries will serve as a power reserve, provide grid support and enable the increased use of renewable energy Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply three 40-foot battery storage technologies for a microgrid on Cook Island. The MTU EnergyPacks will be integrated into an existing power plant run by local utility Te Aponga Uira […]