June 2, 2020
May 18, 2020
Advantages of a fully improved fuel cell power generation system
New components were developed and successfully tested in MAHEPA that improve the fuel cell system as a whole. These innovations aim to increase the fuel cell system safety and reliability towards commercial airline grade standards.... Continue reading
May 18, 2020
MAHEPA anticipates first ground tests for Hy4 aircraft
The fuel cell hybrid drive train was integrated into the Hy4 for the upcoming MAHEPA ground and flight test phase. The fuel cell system, the PMCD and the drive unit were installed on the middle... Continue reading
May 18, 2020
Evaluating the efficiency of a fuel-cell hybrid powertrain
In the scope of project MAHEPA the basic hybrid drive train concepts were developed. The fuel cell hybrid drive train of the Hy4 has been designed for higher performance and improved reliability. In order to... Continue reading
May 1, 2020
MAHEPA newsletter 2020/3
The third edition of MAHEPA newsletter is finally out. Read all about the MAHEPA activities and results of the past year and the much anticipated demo flights. You can read or download the content here. Continue reading
April 30, 2020
The most powerful fuel cell system integrated in Hy4 aircraft
The fuel-cell hybrid-electric power generation system was significantly improved to make the Hy4 drive system more efficient and reliable. The fuel-cell system, with the Power Management, Control, and Delivery (PMCD) module, was integrated on board... Continue reading
April 20, 2020
Major milestone announcement: MAHEPA electric drive unit completed pre-flight qualification tests
MAHEPA consortium is proud to announce that the MAHEPA Electric Drive unit, developed by Compact Dynamics with the support of Pipistrel Vertical Solutions, has completed all the qualification tests and it is ready to be... Continue reading
April 3, 2020
Battery system for ICE-hybrid powertrain has been completed
Pipistrel Vertical Solutions has concluded the development of a novel, powerful and safe battery system for the MAHEPA ICE-Hybrid powertrain. Capable of providing a peak power of 300 kW, the battery system has been successfully... Continue reading
April 2, 2020
MAHEPA-related methodologies and results presented at AEC2020
The POLIMI research unit participated in the Aerospace Europe Conference (AEC2020, https://aerospace-europe2020.eu/) in Bordeaux, on February 25-27, 2020, presenting five memories. The conference was aimed to provide a wide forum for discussing the current status... Continue reading
March 27, 2020