- Airbus-backed air racing tournament unveiled the world’s first Electric racing aircraft.
- Last month, Boeing announced a partnership with Porsche to develop a concept electric flying vehicle.
The world’s first Electric Racing Aircraft
On Sunday, an Airbus-backed air racing tournament unveiled an electric-powered sports aircraft. It is the world’s first Electric Racing Aircraft, as the European plane maker attempts to boost its green aerospace technology.
As a result of increasing concerns about the environmental impact of fossil-fuel intensive air travel, several companies, including US ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc, are working on electric-powered flying cars.
Last month, Airbus competitor Boeing announced a partnership with automaker Volkswagen’s sports car brand, Porsche, to develop a concept electric flying vehicle which is capable of transporting people in urban environments. Air Race E unveiled the aircraft, called White Lightning at the Dubai Air Show. The aircraft will be manufactured by UK-based Condor Aviation.
The aircraft will utilize an electric motor which can carry it at flight speeds of around 482 kilometers (300 miles) per hour on a tight 5-kilometer (about 3 miles) circuit, which is located just 10 meters above the ground.
“The racing series will provide a test bed for innovation and accelerate the journey towards electric commercial travel,” Air Race E Chief Executive Jeff Walkman said.
Lithium batteries which are installed under the fuselage of the plane will provide power for five minutes of high intensity racing and around 10 minutes of reserve flying at reduced power.
Air Race E is aiming to be the world’s first all-electric airplane competition when it launches its maiden series of international races in 2020. Air Race E expects to this week name eight teams for its first race.
(Source: Deccan Chronicle)
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