First Tests of All-Electric Racing Aircraft Taken

Electric cars, which are seen as the vehicles of the future in the automobile industry, cause giant companies such as Volkswagen to turn to ‘revolutionary’ projects. Similarly, the transition to electric energy is accelerating in auto racing. Next year is one of the biggest examples of this. will be held in Turkey PURE-ETCR, which is an automobile race of the future, can be shown. Similarly, the reflections of this transition can be seen in the aviation industry. Researchers at the University of Nottingham, who continue their work in this field, are looking for faster and more efficient electric flight.electric racing aircraft‘ they successfully finished their first test on the ground.

in 2018 Within the scope of the project started, it is aimed to reduce the emissions made in the aviation sector, while at the same time, it is aimed to show how electric aircraft can be used in racing technology. The one-seater used for the project and is actually gasoline powered Cassutt III model plane, all electric power changed to work. The aircraft’s interior has also been modified so that it can work properly with the electric motor. Project leader Professor Michael Galea said that the most difficult part in the design of the aircraft; He states that his aim is to fit the batteries, control unit circuits and main power cables that will run the electric motors inside the existing skeleton of the aircraft.

A big step for the future of aviation:

Galea stated that the transition to electric power in the aviation sector is accelerating day by day, while the technology in this area among the fastest growing industries states that it is located. The new electric racing aircraft, which has been tested, contains all the performance and power features required by air races, while at the same time. cleaner, faster and more technologically advanced in one position. Right now ground tests only The plane is planned to fly in the near future.

regulated under the rules of Formula 1 and where only electric planes compete Air Race E championship CEO Jeff Zaltman expressed his excitement about this development with the following words:It is truly incredible to witness this wonderful work being done by the team at the University of Nottingham. We will continue to develop aviation technology by continuing to work in this field together. We are extremely excited about this project. The successful results of the tests on the ground are also important to our work on alternative transportation systems. it was a big turning point. I congratulate everyone involved and look forward to further successes we will achieve together in the future.”