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Electric trainers (initially) and short-haul passenger aircraft (in a decade or so?) will succeed simply because operating cost savings make them extremely comp
by Reason077 8y ago
Electric trainers (initially) and short-haul passenger aircraft (in a decade or so?) will succeed simply because operating cost savings make them extremely compelling. Not just fuel savings, but reduced maintenance costs and increased reliability.
As for electric isolation? Yes, if electric aircraft work like electric vehicles, the high-voltage system that powers the motors is completely separate from the low-voltage system that powers the electronics.
- sandworm101 8y agoIncreased reliability isn't a big deal for modern commercial carriers. Engine reliability is very close to 100%, with little gains to be made. The real increase is in getting the same near-perfect reliability at decreased maintenance costs.
- Reason077 8y agoSure, they’re very reliable in flight. But it’s likely that electric motors will significantly increase service intervals (lowering maintenance costs) and increase dispatch reliability (ie: delays because service/maintenance is required).