[JD4JC]

Twelve-seat regional airliner could be in service in 2022, 700 mile range, 340 MPH, $250/Hr. operating cost. Wow!

https://www.evernote.com/l/ABTkYfIr0gxKppmJCQJirY0mIPVvV6VHj5E

For some reason, this URL wouldn't work when embedded into a one-word link!

 

[BrianP]

And here is a flying example that proves the concept

http://equatoraircraft.com/index.html

A 2 seat light aircraft which has basically the same power system.

 

[Steverino]

Here's the video:

 

[!arry4pyro]

Thanks for the post. Up to now I've dismissed any talk of an electric plane as pie in the sky, but reading the link I now see that an EP makes good sense when used as a commuter. I wonder if the hybrid strategy is similar to the Volt in charge sustaining mode, i.e., battery used when most power needed and generator power used for steady state cruise power. I wonder if it would be possible to regen in an airplane?

 

[JD4JC]

How about flying for $1.33/hour? New Chinese electric plane, 2 hours per charge, 100 MPH!

Flyer: £1.15/hour to fly China’s improved electric aircraft

 

[saghost]

Thanks for the post. Up to now I've dismissed any talk of an electric plane as pie in the sky, but reading the link I now see that an EP makes good sense when used as a commuter. I wonder if the hybrid strategy is similar to the Volt in charge sustaining mode, i.e., battery used when most power needed and generator power used for steady state cruise power. I wonder if it would be possible to regen in an airplane?

Regen should be possible, by reversing electric motors that generate thrust. It'll only apply when you need to slow the airplane on descent and landing, naturally.

 

[flyingsherpa]

And here is a flying example that proves the concept

http://equatoraircraft.com/index.html

A 2 seat light aircraft which has basically the same power system.

I think it's a big premature to say it proves anything... it hasn't flown yet. I actually really like the design, and they are supposedly getting close to a first flight (though they've been saying that for a few years), but it's a pretty complex system for a small aircraft and I have a hard time believing it will ever be commercially viable.

 

[JD4JC]

More action in hybrid airliner technology

Airbus E-Fan X To Pave Way For Electric Regional Aircraft. Looks promising!

 

[JD4JC]

Here's an all-electric regional airliner in the works!

Clever name: Eviation Alice

Impressive performance goals: 9 Pax, 540 nm range, 240 kt, <$200/Hr.