# Electric Racing Planes Air Race E Showcased Its Electrically Powered White Lightning Aircraft By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-11-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-race-e References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/17/air-race-e-white-lightning-electric-aircraft/) & [airbus](https://www.airbus.com/search.image.html?tags=events:airshows/dubai-airshow/das19&tagLogicChoice=OR#searchresult-image-all-1) Air Race E is an aircraft racing tournament that is held by [Airbus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft). Recently, Air Race E revealed a [fully electric racing aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen4), tiled 'White Lighting.' The aircraft was created by Condor Aviation and it is a [single-seat racing aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-solo). White Lighting is powered by an electric motor that can bring the aircraft to speeds of 300 mph. The aircraft was designed to complete sharp turns for a race that takes place approximately 30 feet above the ground. Air Race E will begin in 2020, and it will continue to finalize its logistics. Eight teams are scheduled to compete in the first race, which will take place within a few days. Electric aircraft racing tournaments could be a good way for organizations to create and test different technologies to advance the electric aircraft industry as a whole. Image Credit: Airbus, Twitter ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Aircraft Racing Tournaments:** Electric aircraft racing tournaments create opportunities for organizations to develop and test innovative technologies in the electric aircraft industry. - **Advancements in Electric Motors:** The development of high-performance electric motors for racing planes opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in various industries, such as transportation and aerospace. - **Precision Racing at Low Altitudes:** The need for sharp turns and precision racing in low-altitude environments presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in drone technology and autonomous flight systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Aircraft Industry:** The emergence of electric aircraft racing highlights opportunities for advancements in battery technology and energy management systems within the electric aircraft industry. - **Transportation Industry:** The development of high-performance electric motors for racing planes could lead to disruptive innovations in electric vehicles, transforming the transportation industry. - **Aerospace Industry:** The advancement of electric racing planes showcases opportunities for improvements in propulsion systems and aerodynamics, impacting the future of the aerospace industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flying Racing Car Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-racing-car.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Regional Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wright-spirit.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts.md) - [Optimized Aerodynamics EV Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-q-etron-e2.md) - [Next Generation Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen3.md)