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The Elektra All-Electric Plane Takes Its Maiden Flight

Posted March 30, 2011 2:36 PM

From Fast Company:

The massive carbon footprint of air travel is a well-known fact. Just ask any environmental advocate who inevitably gets slammed for their carbon output after taking a long flight. But all the high-speed trains in the world won't make air travel any less of a necessity of modern life: A new solution for air travel is necessary.

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03/31/2011 12:48 PM

Amazing, Converting Air travel into fuel less mode is the biggest ever challenge. Surface level is the simplest to tackle. The attempt seems to open new eras in the aviation sector. Good work and Good luck Electra.

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