U.S. Department of Energy

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CX-270892: Wright Electric Inc. - 2nd Generation Motor for Large Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems

CX-270892: Wright Electric Inc. - 2nd Generation Motor for Large Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems

This Second Amended Determination follows the approval of additional funding, period of performance, and new project milestones to support the project team's small-scale research and development activities to further advance their electric aviation engine and cooling system designed under the Aviation-class Synergistically Cooled Electric-motors with iNtegrated Drives (ASCEND) program.

Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance

December 20, 2025
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This Second Amended Determination follows the approval of additional funding, period of performance, and new project milestones to support the project team's small-scale research and development activities to further advance their electric aviation engine and cooling system designed under the Aviation-class Synergistically Cooled Electric-motors with iNtegrated Drives (ASCEND) program. Specifically, the project team will test and validate final engine components to support system cooling and overall performance. If successful, the development of powerful electric aviation engines will enable larger aircraft to fly solely on electric power, ultimately reducing dependence on foreign energy sources, thereby increasing U.S. energy security.

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