Electric Power Systems (EPS) announced its official teaming agreement with Bell Helicopter, A Textron Inc., to develop an innovative Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Bell’s vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

“We’re excited to work with Bell on making their On-Demand Mobility project a success.” EPS Chief Executive Officer Nathan Millecam said. “Bell’s team are proven thought leaders in a new,emerging market that will make this vision a reality. We are so thrilled to add our expertise to the platform and play a part in aviation history.”

Bell teamed with EPS to design and build the Advanced Energy Storage System which will include EPS’s Battery Modules, Battery Management System, and Power Management capabilities for its Flight Demonstrator Vehicle.

“Our collaboration with EPS will provide a reliable, efficient storage system solution for our Bell Air Taxi, which brings us another step closer to shaping the future of urban air transportation,” said Bell’s Scott Drennan, vice president of Innovation.

Pending a successful flight demonstration and market maturation, EPS and Bell will proceed to full scale development and certification of the system.