Everything from cars to trucks to buses are going electric, but what about planes? Watch the full video here:
From commuting in air taxis to making regional flights more affordable and long-haul flights more environmentally friendly, electric planes hold a lot of promise. Right now, more than 200 start-ups are working on building some sort of electric aircraft, according to Bob Buddecke, the vice president of power systems for Honeywell Aerospace.Some small electric planes have completed test flights, but most of the focus is on hybrid planes, especially for higher capacity long distance flights.
NASA is partnering with the FAA to come up with certification standards and make electric flight a reality. Until then, companies likeare partnering with electric flight start-ups to experiment with air taxis and what's known as vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Watch the video to learn more about how close we are to a future with electric planes, and why we aren't there yet.
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