# Battery-Powered Airplanes The ElectraFlyer-C Delivers a Quiet Eco-Friendly Sky Ride By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-powered-airplanes-the-electraflyer-c-quiet-eco-friendly-flight References: [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/08/the-company-cla.html) & [electraflyer](http://www.electraflyer.com/) The ElectraFlyer-C is a small, quiet, vibration-free [electric airplane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol) made of a metal moni motoglider retrofitted with a custom battery pack. Cruise speed is about 70 mph with a top speed of about 90 mph and a stall speed about half of that. The plane will fly for between 1.5 and 2 hours before it needs a recharge. The 110v plug-in recharge will set you back about 60 cents. The company also makes the [ElectraFlyer Trike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-flex-etrike), which is a Northwing Stratus and sells component parts so you can build your own trike or convert an [ultralight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-aircraft-e1000-ax). Additional Image Credits: [Electraflyer](http://www.flickr.com/photos/27224985@N07/sets/72157605355156982/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Airplanes:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the aviation industry by developing electric-powered airplanes, such as the ElectraFlyer-C. - **Battery Technology:** Advancements in battery technology can revolutionize various industries, including aviation, by enabling longer flight times and reducing reliance on traditional fuel sources. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The rise of battery-powered airplanes reflects a larger trend towards sustainable transportation options, presenting opportunities for companies to develop eco-friendly alternatives in the transportation sector. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can explore battery-powered airplanes as a disruptive innovation that offers quieter, eco-friendly sky rides. - **Battery Manufacturing:** The battery manufacturing industry has the potential to benefit from the demand for advanced batteries for electric aircraft, driving the need for more efficient and longer-lasting battery solutions. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can tap into the trend of battery-powered airplanes and invest in creating sustainable and environmentally-friendly modes of travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regional Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wright-spirit.md) - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts.md) - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Single-Seat eVOTL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-solo.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Hybrid-Electric Seaplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight.md) - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md)