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I know nothing about Eviation other than what this article says. They're claiming 650 miles of range with nine passengers on batteries, and to that I will not s
by dreamcompiler 7y ago
I know nothing about Eviation other than what this article says. They're claiming 650 miles of range with nine passengers on batteries, and to that I will not say I'm merely skeptical. I'm saying they are flat-out liars selling bullshit, and I'll stake my engineering reputation on that statement.
- jacquesm 7y ago> I'll stake my engineering reputation on that statement Such forceful claims should not be made anonymously. I'm with you on the claim itself but feel that if you want to make that statement and stand by it that you should do so with your name and 'engineering reputation' attached to the claim itself.
- dreamcompiler 7y agoFair point. Here I am on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-spires-66b4ba44 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-spires-66b4ba44
- deepspace 7y agoI was reading the article with stunned disbelief at the BBC's lack of fundamental feasibility verification. And then I was unpleasantly surprised that I had to scroll down so far here on HN to see someone call out the bullshit. From the exaggerated numbers for aviation fuel cost to the ridiculously low cost of electricity all the quoted numbers are obvious lies. Not to mention that a back-of-the envelope calculation shows that the aircraft would never be able to take off due to the weight of batteries required for a 650 mile range. You would be absolutely right in staking your engineering reputation on calling bullshit and I would happily join you.