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Whats the problem with electric aviation?
by castis 3y ago
Whats the problem with electric aviation?
- drexlspivey 3y agoBatteries are much heavier than fuel
- regularfry 3y agoThat's part of the problem, as is the fact that batteries don't get lighter through the flight. The energy infrastructure on the ground is the thorny bit, though.
- regularfry 3y agoGetting enough energy into enough planes fast enough at enough airports to make a dent. As a guide to the order of magnitude of the problem, consider that a 747 needs roughly 100MW to stay airborne.