Electric Planes
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Supercapacitor-Powered Electric Wind-Up Plane We have all seen old rubber band wind-up planes built by crazy makers. Tom Stanton, a youtuber, just turned one into a 21st century electric wind-up plane powered by a supercapacitor. He is an engineer and a maker who loves to mix physics, 3D printing and clean energy storage. Instead of winding up a rubber band, he used his hand crank generator to charge a supercapacitor. This stored energy… |
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DIY High-Speed FPV Plane Inspired by Aviation Legends A YouTuber has shared a tutorial on building an FPV (First-Person View) aircraft designed for high-speed flights exceeding 220 km/h (138 mph). This RC plane features a foam board construction with swept wings, inspired by legendary aviation designs like the Bell L39 AAC Cobra and P-51R Mustang (Miss Ashley 2). The airframe is built… |
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CATL's High-Density Condensed Battery Unlocks New Possibilities for Electric Transportation China's leading battery manufacturer, CATL, has unveiled its latest battery technology at the Auto Shanghai event held earlier this week. The company's new condensed battery boasts an impressive energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, while still maintaining a high level of safety. This innovative technology opens up the doorways of opportunities for the passenger… |
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Are electric planes the future of the aviation industry? How close are we today? There is a huge demand for lower emissions flights among consumers and airlines, speculations are that electric flights with zero-emission could be closer than you think. While there is a continuous change in the way we commute in roads, various automobile and tech giants are working towards lowering the carbon emissions and manufacturing electric and hybrid-electric… |
