Current battery technology is still too unreliable. Engine failure and simultaneous battery fire is not a good day.
1 year ago | 2
The way I feel is the last one, I don't care where the energy comes from as long as it's safe and durable, but I think ICE is here to stay. I just don't see electric having the durability any time soon. Only if it's something like a fuel cell. Batteries won't have the energy density probably ever, but definitely for decades yet.
1 year ago | 1
Would be interesting to see if solar cells on the wings and fuselage will extend the flight and possibly sort out the charging issue. Electric motors and hybrid technology is big driver now but still a while before we replace our rotax engines.
1 year ago | 0
For me, I would say ICE is here to stay, but if we can develop an energy storage system that can make an aircraft fly 4 hours and have reserves, then for sure, electric motors will be the future. The motor and drive are not the problem. Tesla has shown that today's technology can put ICE to bed. Batteries or energy storage are the problem.
1 year ago | 2
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