> a range of a few 100 km, which is possible with today's batteries. Not with a meaningful amount of cargo it isn't; look up the electric planes that are actua

> a range of a few 100 km, which is possible with today's batteries. Not with a meaningful amount of cargo it isn't; look up the electric planes that are actually flying today (and it's certainly not for want of trying, this is a very trendy field.) I can think of only a few niches where very light but expensive cargo needs to go somewhere close-by, but faster than is possible with a truck. Organs for transplant, and rich people.