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Ampaire, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley and ARPA-E, has achieved another significant milestone: the successful flight test of a Flying Capacitor Multi-level (FCML) DC/DC Converter. Developed by UC Berkeley, this technology demonstrates unparalleled power density, indicating promising potential for the advancement of electrified flight. Find out more about our collaboration with UC Berkeley in the ARPA-e OPEN 2021 Program https://lnkd.in/ge4Gs_Ev

We're excited to announce that Ampaire has completed a milestone under the AFVentures TACFI Program. This milestone represents the acceptance of our Critical Design Review by AFWERX. Ampaire has designed a hybrid-electric powertrain capable of supporting VTOL operations. The major systems covered were the electric generator, distributed propulsors, and the energy storage system. The completion of this review gives the green light for building and testing the system. Current all-electric VTOL for DoD applications have significant payload-range constraints. The success of this program will bring hybrid distributed electric propulsion one step closer to commercialization. Hybridization can benefit the industry by cutting operating costs, expanding mission sets, and reducing emissions. About AFWERX  As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,100 new contracts worth more than $4 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.