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Safran will deliver its motor before year-end in order to test the endurance of the Cassio’s electric-hybrid propulsion system.
“Cassio will benefit from the high-power density and proven technology that Safran Electrical & Power has applied in its ENGINeUS™ electric motor product line,” says Jean Botti, VoltAero’s CEO and Chief Technology Officer.
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