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Feb 1, 2023
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Bobmarleyjr
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They’re here but short flights and will be props. No electric jets ever
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How far out until our airlines are using electric engines?
Dark Forest Green
All-American
2/1/23 10:37am
Never
DirtyWater
2/1/23 10:39am
Forever
Indy Coug
2/1/23 10:39am
Impossible
Backcountry
2/1/23 10:40am
Batteries are still really heavy and don't get lighter as they discharge.
IdahoCoug
2/1/23 10:40am
Airlines would probably be the best beneficiary of hydrogen ICE longterm
LeonMarek
2/1/23 10:42am
IMO would require a step function in battery technology and weight for it to be
Skeptical Optimist
2/1/23 10:42am
When airlines revisit zeppelins
bluelands
2/1/23 10:42am
The only use case that’s practical is for people learning to fly and getting
Negative Equity
2/1/23 10:44am
If you're okay with a dozen layovers to reach the east coast, it could be done.
Corn Pop
2/1/23 10:45am
United is starting to use them in 2026, according to a jetbridge ad I saw this
NarfUte
2/1/23 10:46am
Would be interesting to see what happens when that Modesto to SFO flight
bluelands
2/1/23 10:59am
They’re here but short flights and will be props. No electric jets ever
Bobmarleyjr
2/1/23 11:01am
Electric jet engines are a thing. Electric jet motors are more accurate though, but they are a thing.
Tesla Coug
2/1/23 11:32am
Things CB has taught me. Electric jet engines exist
Bobmarleyjr
2/1/23 12:34pm
It'll be a while. Maybe when we can get graphene batteries to work. Until then, this is where hydrogen would excel.
Tesla Coug
2/1/23 11:35am
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