Rolls-Royce unveils concept electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle at Farnborough
The initial concept vehicle uses gas turbine technology to generate electricity to power six electric propulsors specially designed to have a low noise profile. It also has a battery for energy storage. In this hybrid-EVTOL configuration it could carry four or five passengers at speeds up to 250mph for approximately 500 miles, said the company.
The Rolls-Royce EVTOL project is part of the company's strategy to ‘champion electrification’ and realise ambition to become the world’s leading industrial technology firm. Image source: Twitter