Two-seater ultralight trike SAMSON electric series

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SAMSON started an electric adventure. Being the first to manufacture a motorized aircraft entirely propelled with hydrogen, and the first two-seater electric trike, La Mouette definitely has an edge on electrical technology. There is a growing demand for electric trikes. However, there are several compromises that demand the clarification for the users to make the best choice. There are two distinct sources of electrical technology: one that is supplied by battery and the other by an alternative source. Although, thanks to the fuel cells, the second one is on the rise, today it remains experimental due to complications related to hydrogen supply. At La Mouette, we’ve decided to wait for the hydrogen supply chain to mature before offering this technology to interested parties. In the meantime, due to proven battery technology, there are different solutions guided by the right balance of autonomy, weight, cost and power. To date, we can offer 5 different motors with power output of 12, 16, 20, 32 and 50Kw. (1Kw = 1.35962Cv). For the same takeoff weight (TOW), every one of these engines will consume approximately the same amount of energy. Thus a 12Kw engine propelling a 190kg TOW SAMSON will consume as much energy as a 32kw engine​​propelling the same 190kg TOW SAMSON. On the other hand if the user suddenly needs more energy, the 12Kw engine would be limited to 12Kw of whereas a 32 Kw could provide more (and also consume more). The LI-Ion batteries that we currently use to power the motors come in 15.5kg packs and have an energy density ranging from 3.1 to 3.5 Kwh / Pack.