Leading supplier for mobility industry Denso has announced its collaboration with Honeywell for the development of an electric motor (e-motor) for the Lilium Jet, making it the first product developed by the duo since their alliance.
Under this, the two companies will work with Lilium, the developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, to integrate the e-motor into its aircraft engines.
The motor will consist of a rotor and stator, weighing approximately 4 kg and having an output of 100 kW, along with a high-performance system, on which the Lilium, Honeywell and Denso have been working for two years, a press release from the company stated.
Stéphane Fymat, Vice president and General Manager, Urban Air Mobility, Honeywell Aerospace, said, “Honeywell has been at the forefront of innovation in aviation for a century, and we are proud to closely collaborate with Denso and help usher in the age of electric flight.”
Jiro Ebihara, Senior Executive officer and Head, Electrification Systems Business Group, Denso, said, “The e-motor co-development solidifies Denso’s successful entry into the aerospace industry, giving us the opportunity to increase vehicle electrification not only on land, but also in the sky.”
Interestingly, with this development, the mobility supplier marks its debut in the aerospace market and is in line with its target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, the release said.
Yves Yemsi, Chief Operating Officer, Lilium, said, “Lilium’s procurement strategy is to engage with the technology providers with the most suitable expertise.The collaboration with these two powerhouses takes us further along the path to revolutionizing regional air mobility.”