Rolls-Royce s all-electric Spirit of Innovation powers through milestone ANI | Updated: Mar 01, 2021 18:03 IST
London [UK], March 1 (ANI): British aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the taxiing of its Spirit of Innovation aircraft, the latest milestone on its journey to becoming the world s fastest all-electric plane.
For the first time, the plane powered along a runway propelled by its 500hp (400kw) electric powertrain and the latest energy storage technology developed to set world speed records and enable a new generation of urban air mobility concepts.
The taxiing of the plane is a critical test of the integration of aircraft s propulsion system, ahead of actual flight-testing.