The eGenius, as it is known, was able to fly with 2 adults for a little over 2 hours at speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour with electricity to spare.
With advancements like this, the future of General Aviation will be an exciting one!
Saturday, July 09, 2011
German electric motor glider sets the standard
The University of Stuttgart modified a lightweight motor-glider with an 80 hp electric motor and a 56 kilowatt hour (kw) power pack in preparation for entry in to the NASA/CAFE Green Flight Challenge.
The eGenius, as it is known, was able to fly with 2 adults for a little over 2 hours at speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour with electricity to spare.
With advancements like this, the future of General Aviation will be an exciting one!
The eGenius, as it is known, was able to fly with 2 adults for a little over 2 hours at speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour with electricity to spare.
With advancements like this, the future of General Aviation will be an exciting one!
Another informational, enjoyable post to read.......thanks for putting it together.
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