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Meet The Wright Spirit: An All-Electric Regional Jet
Wright Electric this week announced the launch of the Wright Spirit. The Los Angeles-based startup is looking to bring in the first zero-emissions regional airliner with this program. Ultimately, the firm is looking to have a full-electric aircraft in the air by 2026. (simpleflying.com) עוד...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Zero emissions with electricity, why people still believe that nonsense? THey need at least 30 years to offset the emissions caused during construction and from the providers of the electricity :)
Applaud the innovation drive instead of second guessing from the armchair that it's not worth it. What's the downside in pursuing this - if it's not adopted you can keep burning Jet A until it's gone. Pretty picture....
Electrification will play a part in general aviation, but green fuel technology will be the future of commercial aviation.
"If God meant for man to fly, He would've given him wings.", said practically everyone on the day prior to September 19, 1783.
They will require no different flight planning than jets burning Jet-A. By the time they are put into commercial operation more than 50% of your electricity will come from renewables, which provide the cheapest source of electricity by a wide margin in today's world. This delta will only get bigger, as wind and solar equipment costs continue to drop. These regional jets will be recharged in the time it takes to unload and reload passengers, as fast charging systems for cars have become commonplace today. Lithium issues will be gone, as batteries are going to be produced with more common inert metals. By 2050, most transportation will run on electricity substantially generated by renewable sources. I know of what I speak, as I am a jet pilot, who drives a Porsche Taycan, and who develops utility size wind, solar and storage projects in Texas, the oil capital of the USA. Visible proof is that the major oil companies are now purchasing wind and solar projects to insure their relevance in the future.
Cheapest source of electricity are "renewables" (misnamed, since they are not actually renewable)? Maybe if the government puts a 10000% tax on actual, reliable electricity sources and funnels that money towards these fantasy projects. Oil companies aren't stupid. They are investing in these scams so they can get the government money too.