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Evolito to deliver electric engines for Electra’s EL9 regional hybrid aircraft
Evolito will provide EPUs featuring motors, motor controllers, and thermal control systems to power eight wing-mounted propellers on the EL9.

Canada's Horizon Aircraft picks Pratt & Whitney engine for its hybrid aircraft
By Anshuman Tripathy (Reuters) -Horizon Aircraft has agreed to buy Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A engine for its hybrid vertical takeoff aircraft, it said on Tuesday. The Canada-based electric vertical ...

Horizon Aircraft Selects Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A Engine for Hybrid eVTOL
The signed purchase agreement for the world-leading engine is a major step toward producing a hybrid eVTOL that will go faster, farther, and be the most efficient in the industry ...

Driving the 1988 Vonnen Porsche 911 Hybrid: Yes, You Read That Correctly
No, there’s no mistake. You read that correctly. This air-cooled 1988 Porsche 911 is a hybrid. Yes, it’s a modern retrofit, and no, it has nothing to do with saving fuel.

Bugatti Unveils Advanced Production Facility for $4 Million Tourbillon Hybrid Hypercar
Bugatti reveals a new, eco-conscious production facility in France to build its $4 million, 1,775-horsepower Tourbillon hybrid hypercar.

New Genesis GV70 Hybrid and EREV Are Coming — and They Might Be the Smartest SUVs Yet
Genesis is literally doubling down on hybrid electrification with two new versions of the GV70: a Hybrid and EREV.

Porsche Hybrid Twin-Turbo Patent Reveals Hidden Benefits Of E-Turbos
A new patent filing reveals how Porsche's hybrid twin-turbos reduce the risk of turbo damage and ensure consistent power delivery.

Electra picks Evolito engines to power hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft
US startup Electra has selected Evolito engines to power its ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) hybrid-electric passenger aircraft.

Mercedes-Benz Obtains Patent for Dual-Clutch Transmission and Hybrid Drive System: An Upgrade in New Energy Vehicle Technology?
The Mercedes-Benz Group recently announced that it has obtained a patent titled "Dual-Clutch Transmission and Hybrid Drive System," with the authorization announcement number CN116018472B. The ...

Hydrogen Vs. Electric Vs. SAF: Which Fuel Will Lead Commercial Aviation Into The 2030s?
As a result, Airbus has tempered its timelines, focusing partly on hybrid and SAF-compatible designs while continuing hydrogen R&D. Despite these hurdles, hydrogen remains central to aviation’s ...

Ferrari Wanted To Make An EV. Then They Decided It Won't Be A Supercar
Ferrari says it wants any new technology to be a game-changer in its segment. But in the supercar world, EV tech isn’t there yet.

I Discovered A Technique To Force My Ford Maverick Hybrid Into Electric-Only Mode At Highway Speeds, Significantly Improving Fuel Economy On My 114-Mile Daily Commute
One high-mileage driver cracked the code on the Ford Maverick's hybrid system, finding a secret technique to force electric-only mode at highway speeds.

Clear skies ahead – Delta partners with Maeve on M80 hybrid regional aircraft
Delta Air Lines is teaming up with Dutch aviation startup Maeve Aerospace to deploy its fuel-sipping hybrid-electric aircraft.