The ASCEND Program seeks to develop innovative lightweight and ultra-efficient electric motors, drives, and associated thermal management systems (…
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
December 17, 2020
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The ASCEND Program seeks to develop innovative lightweight and ultra-efficient electric motors, drives, and associated thermal management systems (all-electric powertrain) that will help enable net-zero carbon emissions in single-aisle, 150-200 passenger commercial aircraft. ASCEND
teams will work in two phases, delivering (1) conceptual designs and computer simulations of the motor, drive, and integration and (2) development, fabrication, and testing of an integrated sub-scale all-electric powertrain, including thermal management system.