All-electric plane with 600-mile range, unveiled
Eviation Aircraft, a member of NASA’s on-demand mobility program, has just unveiled an all-electric plane with a 600-mile range, Inhabitat.com reports.
The aircraft was presented at the 52nd edition of the International Paris Air Show and might start being commercialised as soon as early next year.
“At a time when we are more connected than ever, our mobility options must adapt to reflect this new, efficient future,” stated Omer Bar-Yohay, CEO of Eviation Aircraft. “Whether it is zero emissions, low-cost trip from Silicon Valley to San Diego, or Seoul to Beijing, our all-electric aircraft represents a chance for people to move with the speed and impact our global economy now demands,” he further explained.
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The electric plane can fly between six and nine people, with the company stating it has developed a new aluminum-air battery that will make it possible for consumers to fly without harming the environment.
“Based on an aerial application of Phinergy Ltd’s Aluminum air battery, coupled with a high power rechargeable battery buffer, and managed by a clever mission specific power analytic algorithm, EViation’s energy system is unique. Providing a true solution to both energy density and utilisation, at a cost that beats gas, and with zero emissions,” said Eviation Aircraft.
“We are witnessing a new age in aviation as advances in energy storage and aircraft design brings electric, on-demand air transit within reach. Our focus at Uber is in galvanising the ecosystem necessary for urban VTOL electric vehicles to thrive for 20-60 mile trips that can provide massive time savings over ground transportation for long trips in cities. In parallel, we are encouraged to see bold new players like Eviation tackling challenges in different sectors using electric aviation; these players will help catalyze demand for new battery and rapid recharging technologies that are crucial to enable electric flight,” the company further detailed.
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