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Electric Commuter Jets

The EADS VoltAir Plane is Completely Powered by Batteries

— June 23, 2011 — Autos
Since there are all-electric vehicles being developed, why not all-electric planes like the EADS VoltAir? This sleek, sustainable commuter jet will surely revolutionize air travel in the years to come. Completely powered by batteries, it could be launched into the skies as early as 2035.

Developed by European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, the EADS VoltAir plane is a zero-emission passenger aircraft that specifically uses lithium-air batteries, which would be powered by an ultra-high density superconducting electric engine that promises to be nearly silent and super efficient.

As a lightweight craft, the EADS VoltAir commuter jet is designed to only make short trips carrying just 50 to 70 passengers. At least, that is the case for now as it is still in the concept stages.
Trend Themes
1. All-electric Planes - The development of all-electric planes like the EADS VoltAir presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the aviation industry, offering sustainable and zero-emission air travel.
2. Lithium-air Batteries - The use of lithium-air batteries in the EADS VoltAir plane opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in battery technology, enabling more efficient and lightweight energy storage solutions.
3. Ultra-high Density Superconducting Electric Engines - The adoption of ultra-high density superconducting electric engines in the EADS VoltAir plane creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in electric propulsion systems, offering silent and highly efficient flight.
Industry Implications
1. Aviation - The aviation industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing all-electric planes like the EADS VoltAir, which offer sustainable and zero-emission air travel.
2. Battery Technology - The development of lithium-air batteries, as showcased in the EADS VoltAir plane, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in battery technology, enabling more efficient and lightweight energy storage solutions.
3. Electric Propulsion Systems - The adoption of ultra-high density superconducting electric engines, as demonstrated in the EADS VoltAir plane, creates disruptive innovation opportunities in electric propulsion systems, offering silent and highly efficient flight.
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