But consider that the aircraft burned no fuel and emitted zero emissions. Instead, the plane used an all-electric motor powered by a single battery. Called the e-Genius and built by engineers at ...

OK, we admit, we're a long way from a carbon-free grid—but when we have one, what's the most efficient way to use that energy to fly planes? This question is explored by an interactive tool built by a ...

Wright’s ambition has always been to “decarbonise the commercial aerospace industry” and its long-term future hinges on demand for high-power electric motors and batteries from developers of ...

The Liaoning Ruixiang RX1E, China's first electric general aviation aircraft, showcases the potential of electric propulsion ...

FlyNano is powered by an electric motor that can reach speeds of up to 75 mph. The aircraft is still in development and the price has yet to be confirmed, but it could cost around $40,000.

This, however, was no typical Cessna. Ampaire had retrofitted the plane to create a hybrid aircraft featuring an electric motor and an internal combustion engine working in concert. Ampaire ...

When nickel-cadmium batteries were invented, the first flight with an electric motor took off ... Starting in 2015, the solar-powered aircraft spent 16 months flying around the world, except ...

OK, we admit, we're a long way from a carbon-free grid—but when we have one, what's the most efficient way to use that energy ...

Dufour Aerospace's Aero2 completes historic hybrid-electric test flights, showcasing self-charging batteries and sustainable cargo solutions.

Electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies and 47G will work with Utah to select electric aircraft routes and charging ...

The CT6000E, which is the result of a collaboration between Mallaghan and International Motors, LLC, was unveiled at Logan ...