Some experts believe there is potential for flying electric vehicles to displace cars that are on the road for short trips.
Airbus has been experimenting with electric planes for a number of years.
In 2010, Airbus developed the world's first fully-electric, four-engine electric aircraft, called the CriCri.Airbus sees the future of the aviation industry as moving away from jet fuel, to alternative propulsion methods. Its work in electric flights will"lay the groundwork for future industry-wide adoption and regulatory acceptance of alternative-propulsion commercial aircraft and urban air vehicles".In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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