# Energy-Efficient Planes The Electric-Powered Cri-Cri Airplane Sets a New Flying Record By manzil | Published 2010-12-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cri-cri References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/12/electric-airplane-sets-new-speed-record/) & [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/french-aviation-company-sets-new-speed-record-in-electric-cri-cri/) The French-made electric airplane Cri-Cri has broken a previous record set in 2009 by an Italian team. The electric airplane successfully completed a flight using only 75 percent of its power. The Cri-Cri airplane features two 35-horsepower electric motors fitted with custom propellers specially designed for the flying machine. The airplane's electric motors are made by Electravia and provide a maximum speed of 162 mph. **Implications** - The world as a whole is progressing towards a more greener and environmentally friendly existence. As such, many corporations are trying to theorize what the next potential and viable form of [vehicular transport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) will be. Venture capitalists who invest intelligently in green industries are sure to enjoy profitable returns in the decades to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric-powered Aircraft:** Companies can create electric-powered aircrafts as a greener mode of transportation. - **Energy Efficiency in Aviation:** The aviation industry can explore energy-efficient technologies for more environmentally friendly air travel. - **Electric Motor Propellors:** Companies can design custom electric motor propellors to increase energy efficiency in air travel. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation Industry:** The aviation industry can leverage the trend towards green energy for competitive advantage. - **Clean Energy Industry:** The clean energy industry can innovate in energy-efficient aviation technology for commercial and business applications. - **Venture Capital Industry:** The venture capital industry can invest in green industries such as energy-efficient aviation for profitable returns in the coming decades. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Regional Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wright-spirit.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) - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Hybrid-Electric Seaplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight.md) - [VTOL Air Taxi Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md)