“A battery isn’t a battery when it is a supercapacitor,” explains Thin Air Energy founder James Wiebe.
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Scandinavian aircraft manufacturer enters race to claim Air Race E title
The Norwegian team is best known for introducing an electric seaplane in 2018.
Department of Energy has $55 million for electric aviation
While initially for commercial aviation, the research from these grants could make its way to general aviation.
e-Beaver makes first flight from Fraser River
Harbour Air intends to build the world’s first completely electric commercial seaplane fleet.
Three teams from US to compete in electric air race
Five other teams comes from the UK, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Electric race plane unveiled
The customized electric motor will enable the plane to race at speeds of around 300 mph, according to race officials.
Electric aircraft await juice jockeys
Batteries are improving in capabilities by about 5% each year.
Electric Aircraft Symposium lands in Oshkosh
“Electric aviation has the potential to transform society.”
Airbus creates the first electric airplane race with Air Race E
Air Race E will follow a format similar to the popular Air Race 1 series of formula one air racing. Eight electric-powered airplanes will race directly against each other on a tight 5-km circuit, just 10 metres above the ground, and at speeds faster than any land-based motorsport.