A main limitation of fully electric vehicles is their maximum range, which is principally constrained by the performance (i.e. energy density) of energy storage systems. A range extender, coupled to an electric vehicle, is a system able to store and/or convert energy that is supplied to the vehicle itself with the aim of extending its range. This work deals with the technological development and electrical sizing of a flight range extender concept for light electric aircraft. The presented platform, defined hereinafter as RExMoto, is based on the concept of modularity, obtained by embodying the range extender as a light-weight motorcycle. The benefits and technological challenges are described throughout and a detailed analysis in terms of operations and mission profile is provided. A legacy light aircraft is used as a case-study platform.


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    Title :

    RexMoto-A Range Extender Concept for Light Electric Aircraft


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    Publication date :

    2020-06-01


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    1322941 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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