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NASA launched the first electric aircraft
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NASA launched the first electric aircraft

NASA announced the first version of the electric-powered aircraft, the X-57 Maxwell, before continuing to complete with its first test flight plan in 2020.

November 12, 2019
Airbus researches electric planes
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Airbus researches electric planes

Airbus has announced plans to build a smaller aircraft powered by hybrid electric motors, similar to the current approach by automakers.

December 11, 2018
Development of electric powered aircraft
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Development of electric powered aircraft

The two-seat electric-powered airplane designed by the Institute for Aircraft Design at the University of Stuttgart, Germany will be funded to further develop the techno…

December 11, 2018
The future of electric aircraft
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The future of electric aircraft

Along with the development prospects of electric vehicles, the future of electric aircraft is entirely conceivable, with superior advantages over conventional aircraft.

December 11, 2018