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First test flight of largest all-electric aircraft used just $5 of electricity (arstechnica.com)
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The X1 aircraft is comparable in size to a small regional airliner and can achieve a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 25,000 pounds with the help of four wing-mounted electric motors. The battery-electric propulsion system delivered more than one megawatt of power during the maiden flight.

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[–] 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

This plane has a max range of 125 miles. What's the point. It's faster and easier to drive 2 hours in an EV. You spend more than 2 hours just fucking around the airport.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 week ago

    When there is a road to where you are planning to go. But islands or remote areas exist.

    But in principle, I agree with you. With such a short range, it will probably not be sold by the millions ;)

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