An exemplary rapid electrical charging system is disclosed for autonomous electrical vehicle refueling. The system can be used for in-air refueling, on-the-ground refueling, and refueling application. The system employs a charging and disconnects circuit and associated connection hardware at the autonomous electric vehicle and the charging vehicle to facilitate fast charging of the autonomous electrical vehicle while the battery system of the autonomous electrical vehicle is in use. The rapid electrical charging system located on the charging vehicle can optimally (i) power the aircraft systems of the autonomous electrical vehicle, (ii) transfer power to the onboard battery of the autonomous electric vehicle while isolating the battery from the onboard loads, and (iii) subsequently transition the autonomous electrical vehicle to its onboard battery power. The rapid electrical charging system may include a secondary charging circuit to charge/balance individual cell of the onboard battery.

An exemplary rapid electrical charging system is disclosed for autonomous electrical vehicle refueling. The system can be used for in-air refueling, on-the-ground refueling, and refueling application. The system employs a charging and disconnects circuit and associated connection hardware at the autonomous electric vehicle and the charging vehicle to facilitate fast charging of the autonomous electrical vehicle while the battery system of the autonomous electrical vehicle is in use. The rapid electrical charging system located on the charging vehicle can optimally (i) power the aircraft systems of the autonomous electrical vehicle, (ii) transfer power to the onboard battery of the autonomous electric vehicle while isolating the battery from the onboard loads, and (iii) subsequently transition the autonomous electrical vehicle to its onboard battery power. The rapid electrical charging system may include a secondary charging circuit to charge/balance individual cell of the onboard battery.

A mobile engine-generator vehicle that uses the same motor system for mobility as it does for electrical power generation. The mobile engine-generator vehicle is configured to provide electrical power to an external load via an electrical outlet mounted to the vehicle.

The disclosure relates to an assembly for an aircraft turbomachine, having a speed reduction gear comprising an input pinion connected to a power shaft of the turbomachine and an output pinion connected to a propeller shaft of the turbomachine. According to the disclosure, the assembly includes two electric machines which are each configured to provide electrical power to the propeller shaft or to draw mechanical power from the propeller shaft, each electric machine comprising a rotor and a stator, the stator configured to be connected to a casing of the turbomachine. The speed reduction gear can include two substantially parallel intermediate transmission lines configured to transmit the torque from the input pinion to the output pinion, each rotor being driven in rotation respectively by a pinion of an intermediate line.

A system for providing regenerative power for an aircraft to sustain flight includes multiple energy cells disposed within the aircraft, the energy cells being configured to supply power to a propulsion motor and electronics of the aircraft, a fan generator harnessing propeller blast created by an aircraft propeller and converting kinetic energy of the propeller blast into electrical energy, a charger receiving the electrical energy generated by the fan generator and using the electrical energy to recharge one or more of the energy cells, and a power transfer switch selectively connecting one of the energy cells to the propulsion motor and electronics of the aircraft, such that the energy cells are rotated one at a time to power the propulsion motor and electronics. During recharging, the one or more of the energy cells are disconnected by the power transfer switch.

A system for providing regenerative power for an aircraft to sustain flight includes multiple energy cells disposed within the aircraft, the energy cells being configured to supply power to a propulsion motor and electronics of the aircraft, a fan generator harnessing propeller blast created by an aircraft propeller and converting kinetic energy of the propeller blast into electrical energy, a charger receiving the electrical energy generated by the fan generator and using the electrical energy to recharge one or more of the energy cells, and a power transfer switch selectively connecting one of the energy cells to the propulsion motor and electronics of the aircraft, such that the energy cells are rotated one at a time to power the propulsion motor and electronics. During recharging, the one or more of the energy cells are disconnected by the power transfer switch.

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are directed for the use of at least one highly flexible thermoelectric device positioned in contact with and/or adjacent to heat-emitting aircraft assembly surfaces for the purpose of harvesting and/or converting energy in the form of heat to produce an electric current used to power an aircraft component.

Present apparatuses, systems, and methods are directed to the conservation of energy expended to power devices, components, systems, etc., on an aircraft, and to power aircraft manufacturing components used in the manufacture of an aircraft in an aircraft manufacturing facility using a highly flexible thermoelectric composite device to generate electrical current by converting waste heat into electrical energy.

Highly efficient apparatuses and systems comprise power generation systems including energy derived from an aluminum/water reactor in line with fuel cell electricity generation, with hydrogen and water produced at system stages and recirculated and re-used through the system in combination with waste heat reclamation increasing system efficiency and sustainability for powering vehicle propulsion needs.

Highly efficient apparatuses and systems comprise power generation systems including energy derived from an aluminum/water reactor in line with fuel cell electricity generation, with hydrogen and water produced at system stages and recirculated and re-used through the system in combination with waste heat reclamation increasing system efficiency and sustainability for powering vehicle propulsion needs.