https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/06/how-maritime-harbour-air-is-switching-over-to-100-electric-seaplanes/
Posted on 06/04/2020 9:43:01 AM PDT by Red Badger
Two tons of batteries or two tons of fuel, which will take you further.
“Well, why didn’t the author of this article include that useful piece of information? Wasn’t he part of your discussion last week?”
I don’t know. Different article.
That’s surprising, because I pegged this as purely a scam designed to defraud investors. I just can’t imagine any other purpose.
But that’s 100 miles before we mount the windmills on the wings to refuel in-flight!
Fuel costs while cruising:
Turbine: $200
Electric: $15
It’s just a matter of time before these electric planes are commonplace. But it’s going to take a while. One thing I noticed: the batteries weigh two tons and take up most of the space in the plane. Gonna require some dramatic improvements in battery technology to make this practical.
https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/06/how-maritime-harbour-air-is-switching-over-to-100-electric-seaplanes/
Uh....no thanks.....
BUT IT’S GREEN ENERGY!!!!...................
The densest and by far the most convenient/safest form of energy storage short of nuclear are the highly branched saturated alkanes. This electric crap is a complete fad.
“You apparently can’t invest in these companies.”
Thankfully.
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One thing I noticed: the batteries weigh two tons and take up most of the space in the plane.”
Design basis: Battery is sized based on removed fuel tank size and weight.
“TWO TONS OF BATTERIES AND COOLING EQUIPMENT”
So a good 2500 lbs. more than the gasoline version. I guess that leaves enough capacity for a feather or two.
Interesting. It had to start somewhere. I’m not sold, but interested.
“Actually, the batteries weigh the same as the weight of the jet fuel no longer required.”
Why do you guys have to lie about it?
https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/cessna-208b-grand-caravan
Perhaps you should do your homework instead of reposting uniformed opinions.
I’d prefer a glider.
“Perhaps you should do your homework instead of reposting uniformed opinions.”
I agree, mine was a guess - yours was a lie.
“Why do you guys have to lie about it?”
WTF! No facts on Electric planes.
“I agree, mine was a guess - yours was a lie.”
Nope. If it were a lie you would counter it with facts. You didn’t.
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