Evolito's EPUs Enable Electra's Dream

Evolito has been chosen to supply the Electric Propulsion Units (EPU) for Electra's EL9 blown wing concept, which could see the dawn of a new pathway to commercial electric powered flight.

The concept of blown wing aircraft (where air from the propellers is blown over the wings) is not new, but it enables craft to take off and land over much shorter distances compared to traditionally designed aircraft. Shortening the take-off and landing distances could open up a greater availability of infrastructure; more sites could be used as bases from which these aircraft could take off and land since long runways are not needed. Past designs for blown wing aircraft have relied on traditional fuel-based propulsion units, which are bulky and heavy. Now that electric motors are proving themselves to be capable of providing the necessary power-to-weight ratios and reliability, Electra are looking to revisit the blown wing design.