“Prius of the Air?” Airbus shows battery-powered plane

Airbus, the European plane manufacturer has shown off its first attempt at a battery-powered, no-emission aircraft. It’s a single-seater with limited range, but is the first step in a program to achieve a 70-80 hybrid airliner by 2050. It’s part of an EU project to reduce emissions. Details in Salon.

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10 years ago

Always favor new technologies being developed, but I would think the weight of the battery packs would be prohibitive.  Time will tell.

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