6. Why Hybrid/Electric Propulsion for GA? Alternative Energy Propulsion Systems NEED FOR OPS EFFICIENCY Threat: High Ops Cost Potentially Limits Utility VOLATILE FUEL COSTS Threat: Unpredictable Cost Limits Planning Effectiveness INTERNATIONAL PETRO SUPPLY Threat: Aviation Fuel Potentially Limited/Costly ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Threat: Noise, CO2 Pollution FUTURE FOR GA Threat: Loss of Flexibility; Efficiency; Security 4
18. Lower CostEnergy storage technology nearly within reach of meeting light aircraft (less than 250 hp) requirements 6
19. Electric Propulsion Program (EPP) Develop, certify and market an electric propulsion system alternative to the internal combustion engine for the general aviation aircraft market Clean Quiet Clean Quiet Many Benefits Efficient Efficient Safe Safe Less Complex Less Complex Economical Economical 7 Proprietary & Confidential 7
20. Primary System Components Electric Motor Modular, high efficiency, light- weight, air cooled, brushless, electric motor ESU (Energy Storage Unit) Li-Ion battery cells in 3 packs configured for certification, redundancy and safety Controller Regulates power to engine and monitors and controls ESUs Charging System Provides electricity to batteries safely and efficiently ESU 1 & 2 Electric Engine ESU 3 & Computer Controller 8
28. Anticipated Timelines Proposed Bye Aerospace Hybrid UAV Proposed all-electric FAA certified aircraft Phase 1 (12 months): Bench test electric motor and battery combinations Phase 2 (12 months): Test hybrid UAV, hybrid/electric aircraft for FAA certification Phase 3 (12 to 18 months): Test full size EV aircraft for FAA certification 13
29. Owner Ops Cost Opportunity Training School Operator Savings 1. 800 hour per year training school operation x 5 gph average fuel burn x $5.00 per gallon = $140,000 total fuel savings over 7 year period 2. Li-Ion Battery ‘7 year lease’ trade-in program = Mitigates ESU expense, (15% down, 5.5% interest = $1,129/mos.). Brings the up-front cost of the C-162 ‘E’ back to ~$111,500 14
30. Cost Opportunity Price Reductions Increase Aircraft Utility and Sales Electric motor and controller cost is $4,000 in production, expected to reduce another $1,000 in high volume production. Thin film PV efficiency is expected to increase 50% while its cost is expected to drop by 50% over the next 5 years. Current cost of $2,000 per kWh in Li-Ion batteries is expected to drop to $1,000 per kWh while efficiency is expected to improve from 205 wh/kg to 300 wh/kg in the next 5 years. 15
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