A pioneer in technology mobility since 1948, AVL is expanding from ground to aerospace technologies, as demonstrated during a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show today. Partners Northrop Grumman and Eviation showcased some of the latest aerospace technologies they have developed in collaboration with AVL.
A pioneer in technology mobility since 1948, AVL is expanding from ground to aerospace technologies, as demonstrated during a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show today. Partners Northrop Grumman and Eviation showcased some of the latest aerospace technologies they have developed in collaboration with AVL.
“AVL has been a leader in automotive and ground mobility for many years,” said Stefan Tarnatzser, president of AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc.
“What we learn in aerospace projects is to push the boundaries even further. Imagine the energy needed to power an aircraft during takeoff, or the thermal management needed to optimize battery systems in the extreme climate of space. AVL is able to take these extreme use cases and apply the lessons learned from them to other mobility sectors, which leads to new applications and more efficient solutions.”
During the press conference, Northrop Grumman’s director of business development and former astronaut Rick Mastracchio highlighted the company’s Lunar Rover Vehicle (LTV) concept.
Eviation Aircraft has signaled the future of aviation with the first flight of Alice, an all-electric commuter eCTOL (electric conventional takeoff and landing aircraft), in September 2022. Alice will spark a return to short-haul flying, which has historically produced more carbon emissions than long-haul flights.
The LTV is part of NASA’s Altemais mission to return astronauts to the Moon, and will be an essential vehicle for transporting astronauts and lunar experiments.
“Our vehicle designs are sustainable, flexible and provide affordable logistical support to enhance human and robotic exploration of the Moon and ultimately Mars,” Mastracchio said. “Our partnership with AVL will contribute to providing lunar mobility for future generations.”
The LTV is part of NASA’s Artemeis program to return astronauts to the Moon and will be an essential vehicle for transporting astronauts and lunar experiments. AVL is supporting Northrup Grumman’s LTV concept electric vehicle design and autonomous systems.
Eviation Aircraft demonstrated the future of aviation with the first flight of its all-electric commuter eCTOL (electric conventional takeoff and landing) aircraft, Alice, in September 2022.
Alice will be a catalyst for reviving short-haul flying, which has historically produced more carbon emissions than long-haul flying. Alice is positioned to make carbon-free and economically viable regional air travel possible.
“Conventional electric take-off and landing aircraft like Eviation’s Alice represent the most promising sector of advanced air mobility. Designed from the ground up around the requirements of electric propulsion, Alice is leading the transition to carbon-emission-free, cost-efficient and convenient air travel,” said Gregory Davis, Eviation’s president and CEO.
“We value AVL’s contributions to Alice’s first flight energy storage system as we lead the aviation industry into the electric age of aviation and usher in a new era of environmental sustainability.”
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