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EADS Presents Innovative Hybrid Helo At ILA Berlin Air Show

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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

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The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) is presenting an innovative hybrid helicopter concept at ILA Berlin Airshow 2010. EADS Innovation Works, the corporate research and technology network of EADS, develops diesel-electric hybrid concepts as part of the Group's research to make helicopters more environmentally friendly. Highly efficient electrical motors driving the rotors, combined with diesel engines, reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 50 percent. The EADS Innovation Works Eco2Avia research platform will open up new possibilities…

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