LONDON, UK: Equipmake Holdings Plc, the UK developer and producer of best-in-class electrification merchandise for the provision of electrical vehicle (EV) drivetrains, is partnering with a number one electrical aerospace propulsions options specialist to provide motors for an electrical aircraft.
Under the phrases of the acquisition order, which is worth an preliminary consideration of roughly £400,000, Equipmake will provide bespoke, high-performance, electrical prototype motors to be used in an electrical aircraft.
The electrical motors will be developed utilizing a brand new design based on Equipmake’s existing proprietary rotor design. The motors will be designed and manufactured on the Company’s base in Snetterton, UK, for supply in 2023. Full manufacturing of the plane is currently focused for 2024.
Ian Foley, CEO, Equipmake said: “We are delighted to be working with this partner, a number one supplier of electrical propulsion options and battery pack systems, on this project to provide our lightweight, energy dense, electrical motors. We are looking ahead to supporting the team past the event phase, proper through to check flights and full manufacturing of the aircraft.”
“Such projects reflect ongoing demand for Equipmake’s merchandise and options each overseas and within the UK, and our plans to scale our operations to meet this demand stay on track.”