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Theoretically, yes I think so. There are some key enabling technologies (energy storage and electric propulsion) that need to be developed further before something like that could …

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I'll let @mliben comment on the motor questions. The motor inductance is relatively low so we're running a high switching frequency (40-60kHz) to maintain reasonable phase current …

Absolutely. Appreciate the advice Nate!

We are planning to add a MW-class machine to our portfolio in the next five years which could serve as a nice replacement for the dirty diesel engines on these larger ships. Lookin…

Yeah this is definitely a market we're looking into - both KERs and Formula E drive units. Great product-market fit.

Love the brainstorming. As you mentioned, "decoupling" the cruise mode from the takeoff mode could make a lot of sense. One of the most innovative and feasible solutions I've seen …

Love what they are doing. I would consider them one of the leaders in the pack right now. Val has a practical vision to get to market on a timeline that is very compelling. Hydroge…

The big advantage of using existing airframes is that you dramatically reduce certification costs and commercialization time. If you can "retrofit" an existing airframe with electr…

1. There are parts that are certainly harder and there is one part I can think of that may be easier. - Harder: Longer and more expensive iteration cycles, MVP can be expensive, ma…

Also, cargo UAV is a big one right now. Many UAM companies are using this as a stepping stone to start generating revenue while they certify their aircraft. Marine is a big one tho…

Thanks! Yes, high-altitude UAVs is a great application for our motors. We're developing a new insulation system for our coils so we have spent a lot of time looking into the challe…

This is an excellent question. For narrow body aircraft we've studied, they require high propulsive power during the takeoff and climb phases, and a fraction of the peak propulsive…

Hey HN! I’m Jason, one of the co-founders at H3X ( https://www.h3x.tech ). We are building the lightest electric propulsion systems in the world. Our first product is a 250kW (330H…