Cargo aircraft and solar panel: what they have in common

  1. Step 1. Cargo aircraft — has part — Turboprop. Turboprop engines for short runways.
  2. Step 2. Turboprop — has part — Reduction gear. A propeller gearbox.
  3. Step 3. Reduction gear — is part of — Electric car. A single-speed reduction gear usually replaces the gearbox.
  4. Step 4. Electric car — has part — Inverter. An inverter powers the traction motor.
  5. Step 5. Inverter — is part of — Solar power station. Inverters convert direct current into alternating current.
  6. Step 6. Solar power station — has part — Solar panel. A field of panels.

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