As the world grapples with climate change, manufacturers are vying to become the Tesla of the skies. But who’s leading the pack in this high-stakes game of electric aviation?
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Jun
Jun
Wright Electric has made progress in electrifying aviation. The US company is focusing on jets, aircraft that fly less than a thousand kilometres. Such aircraft account for ninety percent of aviation emissions and mass electrification would be a major step forward.
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Jan
Jan
Flight has long been rumored to have a very high environmental footprint per passenger-kilometer. With the advent of low-cost airlines, this value has improved significantly for two reasons: in the low-cost model, they strive to make the best possible use of aircraft, thus minimizing the number of empty seats on flights.
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Jan
Jan
Flight has long been rumored to have a very high environmental footprint per passenger-kilometer.