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It could be solved but it might not be worth it. Planes have a whole different set of expectations on their reliability and upkeep. For example I don’t think
by NegativeLatency 4y ago
It could be solved but it might not be worth it.
Planes have a whole different set of expectations on their reliability and upkeep.
For example I don’t think people would be excited about an electric car with an aux power unit.
- HPsquared 4y agoThey already have an auxiliary power unit of sorts: the 12V battery.
- Kon-Peki 4y agoThe air brakes used on heavy vehicles (semi trucks, etc) have a very simple fail-safe. You need power to not brake. I.E. Air pressure is used to disengage the brakes. If you lose power/air pressure, the brakes engage and are stuck engaged.