Tue, Dec 08, 2009
Initial Focus Is On Experimental And LSA Markets
Bye Energy has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with Vertical Power on the incorporation of Vertical Power's
electrical power management system into Bye Energy's electric
hybrid propulsion system (EHPS). The collaboration will initially
focus on the experimental and light sport markets, and eventually
look towards certified aircraft and military applications.
Bye Energy is an integrator of alternative energy and renewable
fuel technologies for business and general aviation aircraft. The
subsidiary of Bye Aerospace hopes to develop a practical,
efficient, light-weight EHPS as an alternative to traditional
internal combustion engines currently utilized by most GA aircraft.
Bye Energy says such an electric propulsion system would provide
the aviation community with an economical, more efficient, low
emission "green" propulsion option. The continued improvements in
power management technology, lithium-ion battery technology,
electric motors and lightweight aircraft design are key elements of
this system.
Vertical Power's advanced power management and distribution
technology will be used to manage and optimize the electrical usage
of the aircraft and responds intelligently to electrical system
failures. Older thermal circuit breakers are replaced with
intelligent Electronic Circuit Breakers, thereby enabling new
capabilities to closely monitor and control the aircraft's
electrical system.
"Vertical Power's system represents an extraordinary advance in
electric power system management for general aviation. We are
very pleased to work together with this innovative technology
leader," said George Bye, CEO of Bye Energy
Marc Ausman, President of Vertical Power, said, "We see a very
broad application of our technology with electrically-powered
aircraft. Today's aircraft are more and more dependent on a healthy
electrical system and that is even more critical on a plane whose
engine is an electric motor. We look forward to working together
with Bye Aerospace, who is taking a leading position in this
area."
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