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Taurus Electro G2 is the only electric 2-seat aeroplane in serial production available on the market. Furthermore, Pipistrel believes it is the only truly useful electric aircraft out there, because the electric drive is applied to the glider airframe, where battery capacity is not a limiting factor in performance/endurance. Taurus Electro G2 represents a leap forward in performance, safety, functionality and user friendliness.
For the first time electric power outperforms its gasoline-powered counterpart – the Taurus. Taurus Electro G2 can use a shorter runway, climbs faster and is performs much better than the gasoline-powered version when it comes to high altitude operations. All this is possible thanks to the specially-developed emission-free Pipistrel's 40kW electric power-train.
The motor peaks at 40 kW for take-off and allows continuous climbing at 30 kW power. It is controlled by a specially developed power inverter/controller and governed by the cockpit ESYS-MAN instrument. All components are networked via CAN-bus, feature proprietary multilayer protection logic and produce a true throttle-by-wire experience. More information about this pioneering system and what it does for the pilot is available at http://www.pipistrel.si/plane/taurus-electro/overview
A short video of Taurus Electro G2 taking off.
The
tailor-developed Lithium-technology batteries come in two configurations,
capable of launching the aeroplane to 1200 m (4000 ft) or 2000 m (6500 ft) respectively.
They are placed in self-contained boxes, monitored constantly by the
super-precise Pipistrel's own battery management system (BMS), compete with data-logging
and battery health forecasting.
The result
is a full featured maintenence-free electric powertrain, that can be
retrofitted into existing gasoline powered Taurus gliders and will be offered for integration
into third party platforms as well. With Pipistrel, it is all about safety, more
performance and fewer emissions.
Taurus
Electro G2 conforms with EU microlight standards as well as FAA ASTM standards
for the airframe. Pipistrel is working with authorities to obtain full
certification in the coming months.
DULV, the
German microlight Authority has demonstrated exceptional readyness to certify
pioneering electric-flight technologies for which we give our special thanks to
Mr Konrad, Mr Spitzer and their team. Taurus Electro G2 will make its first
public appearance at AERO 2011 Friedrichhafen, where it will also compete for
the Berblinger prize registered as D-METD. Numerous other certifications,
including France, South Africa and USA are expected by the end of 2011.
Also at
AERO 2011, Pipistrel is unveiling another World's first – the concept of Flying
For Free. Pipistrel developed the Solar Trailer, which can charge-up the Taurus
Electro G2 in as little as 5 hours absolutely free of charge and with zero
emissions! Furthermore, when the Taurus Electro G2 is stored in the trailer
during the week of bad weather, it will still be charged and ready to fly by
the weekend. The Solar Trailer and Taurus Electro G2 are perfect companions and
demonstrate how it is possible to fly free of charge, quietly and with
absolutely zero emissions, with today's technology! This changes everything,
again.
More
details: http://www.pipistrel.si/plane/taurus-electro/overview
For additional information about the product and inquiries about sales, please contact #EM#696f646c44756f77617a7e796961207c79#EM#
High
resolution photos are available upon request.
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