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Stay up-to-date with the latest content from EPFD as we conduct ground and flight tests of electrified aircraft propulsion (EAP) technologies to enable a new generation of electric-powered aircraft.

NASA, Industry Partners Unveil Hybrid Electric Aircraft Paint Schemes
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GE Aerospace and magniX have revealed the paint schemes of the hybrid electric aircraft they will fly as part of…

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EPFD Technical Papers
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EPFD Technical Papers 2023 Publications Impedance Measurements of Motor Drives and Supplies in NASA NEAT Facility Many electrified aircraft configurations consist…

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Meet Three NASA Women Working to Electrify Aviation
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, meet three female leaders with NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project who are…

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NASA, GE Complete Historic Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Tests
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Sustainable aircraft of the future are going to need propulsion systems that can use technology to generate power comparable to…

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Gaudy Bezos-O’Connor: Managing NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration
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At just 9 years old, Gaudy Bezos-O’Connor was captivated by the Apollo 11 astronauts’ view of our planet as they…

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About Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration Project
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The Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project conducts ground and flight tests of electrified aircraft propulsion (EAP) technologies to enable…

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NASA Issues Contracts to Mature Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Technologies
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NASA has selected two U.S. companies to support its Electric Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) that will rapidly mature Electrified Aircraft…

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NASA Aims for Climate-Friendly Aviation
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NASA Aeronautics has always been about improving aviation efficiency and safety, while reducing noise, fuel use and harmful emissions. For…

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NASA Takes Steps to Reduce Aviation Emissions, Invigorate US Economy
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NASA is seeking proposals for ground and flight demonstrations of integrated megawatt-class powertrain systems for subsonic aircraft. The deadline for…

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Fantasy to Reality: NASA Pushes Electric Flight Envelope
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Cleaner, quieter, more affordable flight is a focus for NASA aeronautics researchers who are currently pursuing aircraft propulsion technologies that…

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NASA, U.S. Industry Aim to Electrify Commercial Aviation
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As our research team at NASA continues to explore electrified aircraft propulsion as a fuel- and- cost-efficient alternative to traditional…

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