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Will Turbo-Electric Aircraft Concept Lead to Super-Efficient Next-Gen Airliners?

The concept aircraft pairs a double-bubble lifting fuselage and electric tail fans to explore competitive gains for electrified aircraft with 100+ passengers.

Β© Electra Aero

<p>Designed to be compatible with existing airline operations and infrastructures, Electra Aero&rsquo;s concept aircraft is intended to serve as a practical interim step toward 100+ passenger, electrically powered airliners.</p>

New Coherent LiDAR Expands 3D Sensing

7 July 2026 at 20:04
This novel LiDAR system maps location, speed, and material properties in a single measurement, opening new possibilities for autonomous driving and robotics.

Β© Dongyu Du, University of Toronto

<p>The new LiDAR system can simultaneously measure the location, speed, and material properties (polarization) of objects in a scene, which could be useful for autonomous driving.</p>

Are Personal eVTOLs Finally a Reality?

Could electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft be the harbingers of an exciting new era of fossil-free aviation, or impractical, expensive play toys? I got a glimpse of personal air mobility’s future with Velo X’s X1 at the 2026 Sun n’ Fun airshow.

eVTOLs, eHybrids, and eChoppers, Oh My! (Part 1): Electric Vertical Flight Enters the Cambrian Era

Are eVTOL aircraft harbingers of a new era of fossil-free aviation, or impractical, expensive play toys? Lee Goldberg went looking for answers at the recent 2026 Sun n’ Fun airshow.

Β© Lee Goldberg and Tony Vitolo

Modular Powertrain Series Will Fit All EV Models

15 May 2026 at 19:00
The 120-, 160-, and 240-kW power-electronics systems from Hyundai Mobis will work with EVs ranging from small mobility solutions to high-performance vehicles.

Β© Hyundai Mobis

<p>The 160-kW Hyundai Mobis drive unit integrates the electric motor, inverter, and reduction gear into a single housing.</p>
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