BURLINGTON, Vt. - For years, you've been able to watch cool-looking electric-plane videos on YouTube, created by some of the 300 companies who are working on them. But Beta Technologies, in Burlington, Vermont, is unique: "I believe we're the only company flying people," said Beta's CEO and founder Kyle Clark. His company's electric plane can carry six people, and flies 250 miles on one charge, David Pogue reports for CBS News. Continue reading original article.
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4 September 2024 - eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) technology refers to aircraft that use electric power to take off, hover, and land vertically. These vehicles are designed to operate more like helicopters than airplanes, requiring no runway, which allows them to be used in urban environments with limited space.
Benefits include reduced noise, lower operational costs, and zero direct emissions. Many eVTOL designs use distributed electric propulsion systems, meaning they have multiple small electric motors and rotors, which provide greater control and redundancy, enhancing safety.
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