University of Illinois puts hybrid aircraft to the test in simulation

By Michael Alba Automobiles are trending towards electric power – but what about their counterparts in the sky?
Jet fuel and aviation gasoline are very energy-inefficient, but they have one big advantage: they’re lightweight. Every gram matters in the aerospace industry. That’s why electrifying an aircraft is so difficult: although batteries would be much …read more

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